Thursday, December 20, 2012

Building A Temporary Photography Studio

By Cindy Miller


Building a makeshift studio is a normal thing to do for photographers who engage in do-it-yourself photography. Although a makeshift studio may not completely copy the structure that professional photographers are occupying, budding photographers can find ways to install the right lighting sources and make their temporary studio as spacious as any studio photography should be.

To get the space needed for this purpose, novice 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 dark, thick window coverings. They may also choose to retain existing light sources especially those which they can use in capturing the photo effect they want to achieve.

Then, photographers should think how and where to set up the backdrop. The wall on which the backdrop will be installed should have no obstacles. Pushpins are commonly used in adhering light backdrops to the wall. This kind of adhering material does not leave big holes in the wall. But pushpins will not do a good job when the backdrop that will be attached is heavy. If this is the case, photographers will have to use backdrop stands.

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

For cloudy weather and the photographer does not have all the lighting equipment yet, they can improvise by taking pictures using slow shutter speed. A tripod is necessary when this photography mode is on. For the subject to avoid posing still for too long, indoor photographers should use the highest ISO when taking pictures 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--- be it is classic family portrait, portrait photography, or Family photography.




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