Recent content by gingerwrinklepup

That's the type of person I am unfortunately, I'm worried I will come across unprofessional if I play around with things too long or take too many shots without getting it so I wanted a way of reducing the amount of time I'd take. I've never done studio before so I obviously want to know what...

That makes sense, so for each dog I photograph I'm going to have to do a ton of fiddling and test shots? I guess it would make sense to get a note book and take notes of exposure I found best for each breed and coat type then to cut down my prep time. Obviously it's going to depend on the size...

Thanks Gary that makes sense, will change the position of the soft box as I had it pointing at the wall! The reason I asked is to get a base formula and then go from there and then experiment when I have a decent idea of what I'm doing but ill start experimenting and see what I get! Think I'm...

Thanks Gary, definitely want to make improvements and get into the bigger space to make things easier. I'm having trouble having even light, what position should I have the lights? At the minute I've got the umbrella at approx 45 degrees to the side, reflector on the opposite side at 45...

Well I've had the kit a few days now, still playing around in my room with it as the space I've got isn't opening until the 5th. I wouldn't say I've got the hang of it yet, managed to get what I would say is an "ok" shot, no fancy posing or anything as I'm just using a wall at the minute. Ellie...

Very cool! Something I'll definitely look into for my outside portraits! I got my studio yesterday and had a go in my bedroom, kind of got the hang of it but need to play around some more and its difficult because I'm working on limited space until I can get to the Daycare place which opens on...

PERFECT! I do have a nikon but atleast I know what it's called so I can do some research! Cheers mate Chris

This may be a stupid question but I was watching some shows where they were doing studio photography and when they're taking pictures they appear on the PC for them to view, is this actual technology that exists (and is it affordable/easy) or is it editing the show to appear that way? I've...

I appreciate the alternate advice but I agree with Gary, if I have access to power and it's going to hinder my flash duration it's not a route I want to go at the minute because I want a versatile setup which will be able to do portraits and action shots of dogs. If my photography kicks off then...

Cheers guys! I guess with the subject moving all the time a light meter would be redundant lol! Looking forward to receiving it Gary, the advice you gave was very helpful, will definietly post photos when I've practiced

Thanks mike! I'll look into vinyl aswell! I have access to power at the site so I should be fine with the standard rather than battery packs. Hope I can learn this, seems like a lot of fun to do! The only thing missing now is a light meter I think? are these necessary and if so whats a good...

Thanks Gary for the advice, you've been a star! Will start with the kit you recommend and go from there. I was going to use paper for sterilisation reasons because I'll be photographing a lot of dogs! Some people recommend grey because it can be exposed black or white but what do you recommend?

So other than a background (still looking for recommendations for a strong one to handle dogs jumping on it?) that's a whole setup done? I need nothing else? I have room in my budget to upgrade to the 3 piece 300 super fast instead of a reflector but I don't know if you think that's over kill...

But I'm not sure if I need 1/1600 or not but that's what I usually use for outdoor photography to really reduce blur. So what setup do you recommend if umbrellas are actually suited rather than soft boxes with grids? So you either use a grid on a soft box or the grid that you attach directly...

To be honest I'm new to studio photography so I don't know what I "need" so should probably ask advice on that first. I really want to branch out from the typical posey shots and into action studio photography to make myself different from competition so I'd prefer a higher speed to freeze...