This is an old pic when our studio looked much more organized and clean. We havent been doing paid gigs for a while so it has become more of a catch all room. But any shot in our portfolio that has a studio look is shot right there using a 580exII and a pair of 430s.
My daughter wanted "studio-type" prom photos, and the garage was the only room big enough for that.
Considering the "studio", I am quite happy with how they turned out.
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In case you're wondering about the dummy......... meet Griselda:
What I find more amazing, is that THIS terrible mess:
This is a kinda dated shot of my studio. Its full-time studio space created from the former garage. I added flooring, painted walls and installed heat/AC. At the time this image was taken it was getting a little crowded - I moved most of the props to an unused bedroom and had a yard sale to get rid of larger pieces I didn't need. Its much cleaner and easier to use now.
Used car reflectors on the floor with a work light just out of frame near them (not turned on in the studio shot), large mega worklights right behind the hung tablecloths (again not turned on in the studio shot because I was about to break down the set when I thought to take a behind the scenes photo) and natural light streaming in through the garage.
February - The Grand Marriage Proposal
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White tablecloth around card table, two desk light on either side, natural light streaming in from large window behind me (behind the camera), aperature open to 2.5 and shutter speed at 1/5 to let in the most light.
I'm taking a picture of our boys today for our 2009 Christmas greeting card that we send to family & friends and had to set up some of my studio today. Details about the equipment is in the image details.
Here's the result from the Christmas card shoot and the lighting setup above. This is 100% unedited except resize. I added a reflector with gold cover under their faces to get some warmer tones for the occasion (We haven't seen the sun for the past 3 months so their skin is almost translucent and needed some color). I also replaced the large reflector with a small softbox in order to get even light on both of the boys.
Basic set up. 3 interfit 600 strobes. I found using a umbrella instead of soft box as a main light on the high key shots seems to work better. Now only if I had 10ft ceilings.
Here's mine in my garage (it's usually full of more clutter though). The backdrop is made of PVC, so it's very easy to clean (a bit of detergent or ammonia and it's spotless again after models have trodden all over it) and it rolls up neatly without the creases I used to get when using fabric.
Also, the PVC is black on the other side, so I can reverse it for a dark background or use the white side as shown.
Old thread but I figured I'd just post here instead of starting a new thread.
So I am in the process of going full time with my photography business and and thinking about converting my bedroom into a studio, this of course means I will be sleeping on the couch but I don't have a lot of options. Due to a rough couple of years I am currently renting out my parents 3 bedroom basement (actually my bedroom wouldn't count as a bedroom as there is no closet) Anyways because of the job I have right now and because I have primary custody of my kids I am unable to move out without either getting a different job (not really anything available around here with the hours and pad pay I need) or letting my ex have custody which would be a bad move for the kids. So while trying to kick start everything I am thinking of setting up a dedicated studio for my baby/young children shots which I am planning on making my focus in the business.
So I have a 12'x15' room which I could setup for a studio. I will have the computer in here as well so it will be a 12'x10' studio. I have two alienbees B800's and diffusers, also the room has a large double door which gets nice light for the first half of the day. I have a backdrop stand as well as white and black 10'x20' muslins and if I do this I will get a few more backdrops, faux hardwood floor, area rugs and props. I do live a bit in the country, about 20 minutes from the main road of the city but I don't really think it is too far. Additionally we have a nice backyard to do outdoor portraits as well as a nice field at the end of the street.
So do you think it would be worth it to turn my room into a studio?
I'm taking a picture of our boys today for our 2009 Christmas greeting card that we send to family & friends and had to set up some of my studio today. Details about the equipment is in the image details.
Warning: some readers may find the following statement to be offensive, sexist and non PC;
"If I were you I'd get my wife to run an iron over that backdrop."
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