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Don’t miss these lighting deals for your dream budget studio!

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!

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Kickstart your budget studio goals with these studio gear deals!

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

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Impressive stability: Impact Veripole Support System

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

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Studio Tip: Use a Platypod to Hang a Hair Light

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

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How to Construct the Most Versatile Studio Gear: V-Flats

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.

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Studio Tip: The Benefits of an Extension Arm

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

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Studio Tips: Gaffers Tape is the Photographer’s Duct Tape

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

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In The Photography Studio – Securing a Radio Trigger

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

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