Studio Setups
New 2012 Photo Backdrops
Every so often I find myself needing to update and manage the studio’s growing backdrop collection. I find the first of the year is a great time for a photo studio to take a good introspective look at the items that need updating. Backdrops for photo studios fade, get worn, rip, and just plain get [...]
Photo Gel Deals
One of the easiest and most cost effective ways to produce multiple backgrounds from a single light source is to use photo gels. These handy little pieces of transparency can take a white backdrop from white to any color backdrop you can imagine. Take it one step further and run a color transparency through your [...]
Photo Studio Backdrop Wednesday
I’m always out hunting for great photo backdrops and figured I’d post some of the better finds here for everyone to share in. Now you can certainly make home made photo backdrops for cheap, but if you just want to get started here are some really good cheap photo backdrop bargains for you:
Radio Popper Jr
If you’re new to the radio trigger systems of photography, but are interested in learning more about them I would highly recommend checking out www.radiopopper.com. These nifty triggers allow you to use flashes off camera and at great distances. The radio popper system is roughly the same price as the Pocket Wizards are, but the [...]
My Holiday Wish List
As a photographer it is increasingly hard to find gifts that I can utilize in my professional while still being in the price range that most of my family and friends can afford. While I’d love a brand new Nikon D90 this Christmas – the $1200 price tag is going to put it on the [...]
When Is The Right Time To Get A Studio
When does an amateur photographer officially become a professional photographer? That line has been blurred severely with the advent of the high end consumer digital cameras such as the Nikon 300 and Canon 5d. Anyone can go out and buy a decent camera for $1500, and say they’re a professional photographer. Obviously the proof is [...]
Photo Shoot Items – Sun Glasses
Everyone wants to look hot in their photos, so why not bring some serious accessories with you to your photo shoot. Fashion and glamor photographers almost always take shots with sunglasses. If you’re looking to get a hold of some unique and interesting sun glasses for your next photo shoot take a look at the [...]
Ebay Photography Lighting Sets
If you are just starting out and looking to get some decent lighting for your home photography studio you should most definitely be checking out Ebay for some inexpensive light setups. While you can certainly travel to home depot and go the do it yourself route, there is something to be said for buying specific [...]
Home Studio Setup – Colored Walls
I’ve been asked a bunch of questions concerning home studio setups over the last few years, but one question in particular keeps coming up over and over. Should I paint my studio walls white or black? Seems like a simple question until you really start thinking about it. Each color has its own unique problems [...]
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