Ready to learn about studio techniques using digital cameras? Maybe you'd like to read about photo digital studio software? Take a peek at this helpful Q&A and great article: Digital Studio Techniques.
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Photos of Family in Their Home
I am taking photos of a "mid-sized" family (9 adults, 6 kids) in their living room. They have a large window on two sides of the room - to the north and the east. They would be standing on the s... |
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ST-E2 vs. Pocket Wizard system
Hi. I've got studio lights, and 2 x 580 EX flashes, which I quite enjoy using in a smaller environment and would like to do more 'strobism'.... I'm looking at the ST-E2 vs. the Pock... |
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Basic Studio Lighting
I'm looking for some good advice about what kind of lighting I would need for an event. I'm photographing a small dance and we want to set up an area to take pictures of couples and groups ... |
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How do I lower the light in my softboxes
I just recently purchased my first set of soft boxes. Before, I shot just with shoot through umbrellas. I cannot figure out though how to change the power on my soft boxes. All of my photos are pu... |
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Studio Equipment
My husband just told me to buy some studio equipment because I have just really gotten into doing portraits and once winter sets in I will need it! I'm just starting out so I didn't need ... |
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Shooting Floating Objects
I want to shoot items on a piece of glass, some see-through and some solid. The see-through would have the light behind, but how do you avoid seeing the light itself? For the solid objects, how ... |
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Studio Lighting: Barn Doors?
I have 4 Photogenic PLR1000DRC lights and was wondering if I need to buy 4 barn doors or will just 1 or 2 serve my needs. I'm more of a photojournalist, but I also work as a portrait photograp... |
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Home Studio: Monolights
I'm looking to start doing some studio photography at my house. I would also like some control over the light for more artistic shots too. I'm looking at monolight set-ups and getting a l... |
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Studio - Flash Problems
I have a Nikon D80 with a SB800 flash. I have been having problems getting the lighting in my studio right. I have been using my built-in flash as a commander and the SB800 as a remote in a small... |
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Metering in Studio
Hi There,I would like to know if the camera meter has any effect on the final image. Is there a particular setting a 30D should be on? I have heard that your working aperture is measured from the... |
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Studio Backgrounds
I am considering opening a storefront portrait studio. Any advice on a digital studio (greenscreen) vs. a studio with all the props and backgrounds?... |
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Portrait Backgrounds
Hello,I've just started doing portraits and I'm having trouble getting my background to look right. I'm using muslins. And I've read where they are supposed to be wrinkled, but mi... |
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Studio Shoots Without a Flash Meter?
I seem to misplaced (or, worse, lost) my flash meter and am having a very important studio shoot coming up. I can't buy a new one at this moment. I own a Canon 10D and have done studio shoots w... |
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Lighting and Collapsible Reflectors
I am just starting out and am wondering what brands are the best for lighting. I was thinking of getting 2 continuous lighting umbrellas and a 5-in-1 reflector. Is this a good start? Or am I head... |
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Getting a White Backdrop
I have a white backdrop and am having trouble getting absolutely white results. I have tried to take a blank white photo and set the custom white balance, but it still turns out kinda gray. I want ... |
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Modeling Lights
I have a Paterson/Interfit system, which I am starting to use more and more. I normally shoot in concert. What wattage of bulb would you recommend for studio use per monolight? Also, are modeling l... |
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Vinyl or Muslin Backdrop?
I'm looking to purchase either a vinyl or muslin backdrop. Now, I've learned that a muslin backdrop is renowned for its wrinkles, and vinyl is supposedly of a much smoother finish. However,... |
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Shooting Object Against White Backround
I am taking pictures of colorful fabric braids against a white backround, and the background always comes out gray instead of white. What am I doing wrong?... |
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Basic Studio Equipment
I shoot with a Nikon D70 with SB-800 speedlight, and am looking to buy basic studio equipment (to shoot portraits): speedlight stand, umbrella, maybe a few backdrops, etc. I have no idea where to ... |
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White Balance and Studio Shots
I have two studio strobe lights and a Canon 20D camera. I also have white and black seamless paper. I am having a horrible time with the white balance (I guess) because even though the paper is s... |
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