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Homemade studio
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Hi everyone…
can someone sugget me how to “built” an homemade studio for portraits? which kind of lighs and stuff I need? of course without bleeding dry my bank account ;)
It’s just for the beginning and I have a very nice project I’d like to realize….
Cheers
a.If I was you, I would use a chair placed next to a window, a simple background (you can make one from a curtain or table cloth or similar) and a second white panel or portaflash reflector for filling the shadows on the other side of the face.
Sound advice from Zoltan there…
There is no better light than natural light for portraits, and I’d recommend
it over studio lights any time. If you don’t have a big enough window, you
can always place your sitter by an open door with an appropriate background
and something to bounce light back into the shadow areas. Studio lights are
terrific in the evenings, but if you’re going to shoot during daylight you won’t
get better than pure natural light…If you check out this site and explore around it, you will find a world of info and all the ideas are done with minimum cost..
http://www.diyphotography.net/homestudio/cheap-homemade-diy-studio-no-lighting-neededI think the advice you’ve been given has been pretty sound. I think too many people feel they need to have studio lights in order to take portraits :? In reality, most people invest in equipment they’re not ready for and when they finally are ready for it, they find the stuff they’ve bought is really pretty poor.
Stick to window/natural light when you can. It’s the best light by miles:
http://www.thewonderoflight.com/galleries/d/632-2/cwhyte_090307_0330_small.jpg
http://www.thewonderoflight.com/galleries/d/245-3/cwhyte_080123_0013_small.jpgIf there’s not enough light, it’s amazing what a simple hot shoe flash can produce, especially when it’s off camera
http://www.thewonderoflight.com/galleries/v/MODEL/cwhyte_080203_0021_small.jpg.html
Seriously though, don’t invest in any kit until you’re absolutely sure that you need it and what exactly you need it to do.
ciaran wrote:
I think the advice you’ve been given has been pretty sound. I think too many people feel they need to have studio lights in order to take portraits :? In reality, most people invest in equipment they’re not ready for and when they finally are ready for it, they find the stuff they’ve bought is really pretty poor.
you’re completely right… and I agree with you… that’s why I was loking for something cheap and kind of DIY…. :)
thanks for the advices….
and your pictures are AMAZING!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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