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I'm new to photography and would like to build some form of Home Studio.... I've seen guides on the internet of DIY backdrops and lighting, but I don't want to set it all up if its going to.... well.... suck :p

I've got a 5"w x 10"l x 6"h room that I want to dedicate to 'My Studio'

I want to cover one wall with a Backdrop... (I have bought a White & a black bedsheet as a drop thanks to Online help :p) But don't know how effective this will be....

Does anybody have any guidance on home studios?? Lighting is another question as after looking on here there are alot of different styles and types...

Thanks in advance
 
Mainly portraits....

Some macro stuff... but will use Maplins 40x40x40 box for that....

It is a small space, but all I currently have available.... So trying to make the best of a bad situation.. :lol:
 
Rosco88 said:
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I've got a 5"w x 10"l x 6"h room that I want to dedicate to 'My Studio'
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Good luck with the studio, but you are very optimistic if you want to set up a studio in a room that is 5 inches wide, 10 inches long, and 6inches high!
I'm sure you meant 5'w x 10'l x 6'h.

Having said that, even if you change the above measurements to feet, I think that you will struggle with lighting people, as even a brolly or softbox will be firing horizontally within that headroom, and horizontal key lighting is not usually good as we expect people to be lit from above, the direction that sunlight comes from!
 
6ft is awfully low for a ceiling! Its probably not idea, as has been said.
 
david357 said:
Good luck with the studio, but you are very optimistic if you want to set up a studio in a room that is 5 inches wide, 10 inches long, and 6inches high!
I'm sure you meant 5'w x 10'l x 6'h.
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I photographing a flea circus :p

But thanks all for the comments.... Might have to re-think my ideas :D
 
That size of room for a studio is limiting as has been said . But don't let it put you off . You can still do simple set up and head n sHoulders :-) How about using it for simple still life ? When you start thinking about it you will be surprised at what you can photograph in a smallish area . If you think about the size of a lastolite hilite box , your not to far off of this . Apart from room to step back for full length shots .
This would then give you experience , allow you to see if this is an area that you want to concentrate on . Build up your portfolio and when people want studio portraits , you can always hire a local studio . Which will have oodles of room . And often supply props for your paying clients ;-)
Give it a shot and most of all , enjoy your studio work :-)

ATB Mark
 
My studio is 15'x9.5'x7-7.5' minus a small store room in one corner. It is still rather small but 3 times the size of yours. I wouldn't build one much smaller than mine as you are just wasting your time. You would have no room to even get a decent soft box into it let alone stand far enough back with separation between your subject and the backdrop etc

Sorry I know it's not what you really want to hear.
 
I use our conservatory with a white backdrop and a flashgun aimed at the ceiling not brilliant but I get what I want.

We visited our wedding photographer who converted his garage which didnt have a tall ceiling but he used that for portrait photography.

these guys above know more then me tho.
 
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