12/19/2012

Building A Functional Makeshift Studio

By Cindy Miller


Creating a makeshift studio is expected from people who are starting to build their career as an indoor photographer. While a makeshift studio will not be able to completely replicate the structure of a studio that that a professional photographer occupies, budding photographers can always find ways to make their makeshift studio as functional as possible.

To get the space needed for this purpose, budding photographers should discard any obstructions, such as storage containers and pieces of furniture. With regard to blocking off unwanted light, they can cover open spaces like windows with cardboard and other thick and dark window coverings. They may also choose to retain existing light sources particularly those which they can use in capturing the kind of photography style they are specializing at.

When building a temporary studio, the next thing to do is to think where to install the backdrop. The wall on which the photography backdrop will be set up should also be free of any obstacles. Pushpins are used in adhering light photography backdrops to the wall. Pushpins don't leave big holes in the wall. But obviously it cannot hold heavy backdrops. Photographers will need backdrop stands when they need to use heavy backdrops.

Another basic requirements in indoor photography is proper lighting equipment. Indoor photographers cannot use ordinary room lights room as ultimate light source because these types of light sources are difficult to manipulate. Indoor photographers will also need a reflector to achieve balance lighting.

If the photographer doesn't have a complete set of lighting equipment yet, the photographer may choose to photograph the subject using a slow shutter speed.This is ideal in times when the weather is gloomy. It is also necessary to use a tripod when shooting with slow shutter speed.

DIY photography is all about being resourceful. The more resourceful a DIY photographer is, the more he is likely to succeed irrespective of the photography style he or she chooses to deal with--- whether it is classic family portrait, portrait photography, or Family photography.




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