Setting up a simple yet functional photo studio doesn’t need to burn a hole through your wallet. Lighting equipment, for example, doesn’t need to be premium when you’re just starting out. With these latest lighting deals from Amazon, you have plenty of options to get your dream budget studio started!
Setting up your own studio, whether at home or in a rented space, tends to be a daunting task. It’s especially the case when you’re just starting out. Aside from the technical aspects, there are also cost considerations to think about. Fortunately, there are budget options and studio gear deals
Thinking of setting up your own studio? It may seem intimidating with all the space requirements and studio gear that you need to get hold of. In addition, studio photography itself brings an entirely new set of challenges since you’ll be working mostly with studio lighting. But still, don’t let these
A portable studio that you can set up as needed in your own or your clients’ homes is a useful thing to have. Backdrops are a key part of every mobile studio setup. How do Foxbackdrop vinyl backdrops review when used for a portable studio? I checked out the Fox
Planning to set up your own photo studio? Among the equipment that shouldn’t go missing on your list is the C-stand. Many pro photographers swear by it as the most versatile piece of gear to have in the studio. Here’s a quick video that shows why, and how you can make
Reviewing the Impact Deluxe Varipole Support System with Metal Chain Kit was a positive experience. Even as I unboxed the Veripole (which was provided by B&H), the high quality of the components was obvious. Brushed aluminum poles are the cornerstone of the attractive and sturdy design. The Impact Veripole system
I was recently asked during a mentoring session what my main go-to’s are in the studio for portrait photoshoots. When you are starting out, these are some fairly serious questions. I feel I can’t live without these tools, and wish when I was starting out someone broke it down for
By now people have realized the Platypod Max is a very “on the go” versatile tool. Attaching a ball head and camera makes it as rock solid as a tripod. But did you know, it’s just as great in the studio? I’ve shown in a previous post how to attach an
Flats are large rectangles of lightweight foam core. Theater set designers use them to create background scenery. Their lightweight design makes them easy to move around sets to be used as backgrounds, flagging light and as reflectors. Hinging two flats together—creating a letter V—creates what is know as a V-flat.
An extension arm is a versatile piece of studio gear. You can use it to hold a studio strobe, clip a flag or hang a background. Connecting the Pieces The extension arm comes with a knuckle or grip head attached to one end. Slide the extension arm rod through a
Gaffers tape—also known as gaff tape—is a heavy cotton cloth, pressure-sensitive tape with strong adhesive properties. Sounds a lot like Duct Tape, but the two are different—especially when it comes to photography. Main differences between Gaffers Tape and Duct Tape Gaffers Tape is designed to be removable—especially important when you
Radio triggers—like a Pocket Wizard or Yongnuo—wirelessly fires a studio strobe or a speedlight off camera. Here’s how to secure the trigger so it won’t come crashing down when you move the light. Wrapping the Trigger Instead of letting the trigger dangle from a knuckle or from a knob, wrap
