As I progress through my 365 project I can see that I'm probably going to want to do some "studio" type photography. e.g. high speed photography, macro, still life.
I was just wondering who here has a home studio, what is your setup, how much room does it take up and what do you think are the essential components for a home studio? The key here would be relatively inexpensive and not too big.
You took the words right out of my mouth Lisa. I'm itching to set up a little studio at home to play around with too. I too don't want to spend a fortune. Thanks Kevin, I took a peek at 'strobist' - great info. I'm going to go thru the whole tutorial in detail! Love the first video - that really explains a simple set-up so clearly.
I picked up an inexpensive 3 160 WPS strobe light kit with umbrella diffusers and wireless trigger for $250. While it is "plasticky", it works great. It is a good investment to learn with. Made by RPS lighting. Soft boxes are next!
i don't use a home studio.. mainly cause I am not a huge fan of unnatural lighting.. I like the challenge of using natural lighting to my benefit.. and sometimes it really just doesn't work.. sometimes it works amazingly though.
I am prob going to make one of the light boxes that Sarah Posted on here earlier last week.. and as always I recommend a soft box.. They are great for that natural soft light when additional lighting is necessary. Also.. never underestimate lighting experiments.. I did some night time photos during our snow this past weekend and was out there with a flashlight as my additional light source.. created some neat effects.. Have fun with it :)
Tweets ahoy!
Join the Group
Pin With Me
I do use lighting when I need to, but would not consider it a "home studio".
I follow the "strobist" approach to lighting, as it is inexpensive, but more importantly very portable.
withought standard strobes (about $85), my kit cost me around $200.
More info at: http://www.strobist.blogspot.com/
I am prob going to make one of the light boxes that Sarah Posted on here earlier last week.. and as always I recommend a soft box.. They are great for that natural soft light when additional lighting is necessary. Also.. never underestimate lighting experiments.. I did some night time photos during our snow this past weekend and was out there with a flashlight as my additional light source.. created some neat effects.. Have fun with it :)
I don't have this but I know some that do and its the cheapest, most complete, compact and flexible solution I have found..... It has a light box, two lights (not flashes) and different color back grounds all inside a nice compact bag to store for about $80
http://www.amazon.com/CowboyStudio-Table-Photo-Studio-Light/dp/B001MYC2B8/ref=wl_it_dp_o?ie=UTF8&coliid=I37J26FELCC1IA&colid=2WSLX0G9JT0JG