Renting a photo studio is quite expensive, and this is especially unprofitable if you need to take pictures often. In such cases, you can try to equip the studio at home. If you plan to photograph small objects, a corner in the room will be enough, but for larger projects it is better to allocate a separate room.
Instructions
Step 1
First of all, take care of the organization of the lighting. It can be either permanent or impulsive. You can also use both options at the same time: for example, combine lamps with flash. When choosing flash light, you need a camera with a special connector for connecting an external flash. You can also use synchronizers to help you with lighting.
Step 2
Think about what equipment you need for shooting and purchase it. The choice of items directly depends on the genre. For portraits and thematic photographs, it is recommended to choose suitable interior elements that will help create the right mood. To photograph animals, draperies or "natural corners" with artificial or real grass, shrubs and other details will be required. You can also use decorations that simulate roofs, gardens, etc.
Step 3
Decide if you will be shooting small items - for example, small items for an online store catalog or for a portfolio. If you plan to take pictures of them, buy a photo table or photo box - special objects with white surfaces, against which the photographed things look especially clear and effective. You can try to make a photo box yourself from fabric or whatman paper, but in this case it is important to make sure that all surfaces equally reflect light and are evenly illuminated.
Step 4
It is advisable to purchase or make your own background stands. They can be black, white, gray, although other, less popular shades can be used. Against the background of such stands, it is convenient to do "magazine" photography - this is how models are photographed for covers and posters. The best option for a small home photo studio is a white portable booth and a set of color filters that can be attached to the background light source.
