BetterPhoto Q&A: Photography Studio Techniques

Have questions concerning lighting photography studio technique? All of your studio technique questions can be answered here. For private instruction, take a look at Vik Orenstein's Studio Portrait Lighting online photography course.

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  Online Auction Photos - Lighting
Hello - I'm an experienced Ebay seller, and I usually use natural light for my product (small, table-top) digital photos, but I'm having a hard time wrangling enough light during rainy/clou...
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April 17, 2006
 
  10'x20' Backdrop Storage Ideas
I was wondering if anyone has found a way to successfully store a 10x20 hand-painted muslin backdrop in a way to minimize wrinkles. I have even tried rolling mine on a 10'x2" section of PVC bu...
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October 26, 2005
 
  Studio Lighting Problem
I am not sure how to word this and have it make sense, but here it goes: I want to shoot my portraits at f/5.6 or f/8. But when I set up my lights for that, anything under f/11 is too bright. I h...
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June 08, 2005
 
  Digital Strobe Lighting
I read somewhere a long time ago that if I plug my 1600-volt monolight into a digital camera it will screw up the camera. Is this true?...
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June 07, 2005
 
  Monolight with Built-in Pocket Wizard?
What would be a good set monolight set that come equipped with built in "pocket wizard"? I'm just starting out a small studio, looking for some advice to get 2-3 monolight set with around 400-6...
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January 16, 2005
 
  Light Rings
What type of photography are light rings used for, and what effect do they give?...
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January 15, 2005
 
  Studio Portraits - Film, Lab
I have been practicing with studio lighting in my home, and I am going to be taking pictures of a friend's child for his yearbook pictures. I am curious as to what type of film would be best fo...
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April 20, 2004
 
  Slide Film in the Studio
I am going to shoot a model for my project. I have planned to shoot her with Fuji Provia reversal film. This is the first time I am taking photos with reversal film. So what are the techiniqes I ca...
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April 06, 2004
 
  How to Use Studio Lighting/ What Film to Use?
My husband is in a band and they are wanting me to do some "band" shots for their promo package. Our local camera store has a small studio for rent with lights and backdrops that I will be using. ...
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July 23, 2003
 
  Object photography
Hi all,This is my first time and may be a dumb question, but here goes.I am doing a photography job, which is photographing objects to put into a catalogue. Although I am not using a studio for th...
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October 10, 2002
 
  shutter speed
I have an older Minolta camera that my grandfather used many years ago. I am a bit confused as to when to change the shutter speed. I was under the impression that for an action shot such as sports...
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June 26, 2002
 
  Cheap Lighting Ideas?
Photography for me is only a hobby (which is already quite expensive) and I was wanting to find cheap/alternative lighting methods for portraits or still life.My main idea was to use just 1 or a fe...
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March 16, 2004
 
  The Right Camera
I am torn between a Nikon N80, N90 and F100. I know for sure I want a Nikon because of the extensive lens capability.I will be mostly shooting weddings, portraits and candids on location. I plan ...
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June 24, 2003