Aren’t you thinking about creating a studio at home?Today I bring you some ideas, you want to see them?
Many of you are readers who start photography as a hobby and take small steps to make this art your profession, or at least you are being ordered to work. There are also such amateurs who set up a studio at home for the simple pleasure of practicing, learning or enjoying studio photography without leaving home; We already know that when we dive into this ocean of photography and are really trapped, we cannot go out, on the contrary, every time we want to dive deeper;).
- Before proceeding.
- I point out that these are ideas.
- It does not mean that you need each of these accessories.
- Because you will not need the same for macro photography as for portraits; or photograph products as newborns.
- So don’t get overwhelmed.
- Your experience will tell you what you need.
Well, this is the most basic accessory in a studio, if you don’t already have one I recommend you start here because it will help you work with slow speeds, when there is not enough light or when you do not have an assistant. and/or model with which to practice portraits, to give some examples. There are many types of tripods and as needed, there are cheap ones, for less than 100 euros, but if you really want a good tripod that lasts and to do a professional job, check out this article where it will give you clues on how to buy the best tripod that suits your needs.
The flash is another accessory not to be missed in a studio (unless you have other external lighting sources). And no, I’m not talking about the built-in flash, forget it, I’m talking about an external flash. the ultimate guide to buying your next flash, where Iaio explains everything you should consider when buying yours, however, here’s a recommendation (the only link is for Canon, but you also have it for Nikon, Pentax, Sony and Olympus/Panasonic, with its price variations).
And if you’re looking for something cheaper, check out it here, where you have other cheaper options so you can decide what’s best for your needs and budget;).
In a studio, you need light. You can use a window with natural light, in fact it is advisable, but if you have no choice but to set up the studio in a garage; If you’re taking pictures when you leave work and the only natural light left is a white ball in the sky called a moon, or if the building in front of your window steals each of the sun’s rays, you’ll probably need more. a continuous light source, like that bright window, I remind you that if you want to get a diffused light, the larger the objects you’re going to photograph, the bigger the light window should be. small objects or people, so you can decide which size best suits your needs.
Well, this accessory will help if you plan to photograph small objects, for example for product photography, here you have a laptop, but you can also do it yourself;).
An ally to control light is undoubtedly the reflector, any surface that reflects light will serve, however, if you are thinking of becoming a professional, you may want to think of something like the 5 in 1:
You also have other options such as the umbrella
There will be situations where you look for a hard light for your portraits, however, on many occasions you will seek to blur the hard light that enters through the window, or that of the flash or even the bright window if it is of “small” size with respect to the subject to photograph. Note that the font size is directly related to the light type.
As a diffuser you can use the one that comes in the 5-in-1 reflector, a white tissue attached to the glass if it is natural light, a white curtain or a fabric similar to this:
There are also specific diffusers for external flash
And if portraits are your thing, don’t forget to consider beauty dish.
For more information on reflectors and diffusers, please visit here.
Here is another tool that can be very useful when it comes to checking the lighting, there are many types, in this article we will talk about the photometer in case you want to immerse yourself in this type of accessories.
The external flash attached to the camera is much more useful than the one built into the camera, but if you want to make the most of it, you will need to be able to photograph it remotely, for this you will need a cable or a remote flash trigger, choose yours. Here’s a universal one:
And since we talk about shooting from a distance, you can’t miss a remote trigger, you have them with or without a timer, with or without a cable, depending on your needs, you know?But it is very useful and is one of the cheapest accessories.
To place your bright accessories there are illuminating feet, for the umbrella, the external flash?
If it comes to photographing small objects, it can be used from a cardboard to a roll of continuous paper, but for large subjects, portraits?You will need other accessories such as brackets, fabrics, etc.
You can also search for decorations similar to this
For fabrics, cartons or any other object you need to hold during your session.
If you want to specialize in portraiture, don’t forget to get a good stool, better if it’s height adjustable, you can also get a retro chair or armchair, or very comfortable, where your models relax and help you connect better with them.
To play, achieve different effects or have fun, you are always interested in colored gels. You can also use cellophane, but keep in mind that the result won’t be the same and that the variety of colors available won’t be the same either.
The newborn boom didn’t stop, quite the opposite, if you choose to photograph newborns and babies, I think you might be interested in this article.
And if you think we’re forgetting the lower budgets I say no;), we have a great article about DIY, where you can figure out how to assemble homemade photo accessories. Don’t miss it, you’ll be surprised;).
So far, today’s article, I hope it’s been useful to you and saved you work. If so, you can help me help other people. Just share it on your favorite social network. Thank you and see you soon. And good luck with your new studio?!