New to Photography?

Question

Can someone give me some ideas for cheap backdrops, good lighting and anything else I might need for a small indoor studio that will not break the bank, that I can practice with. I’m just learning photography and have done most of my pictures outdoors. I need a lot of practice with indoor photos and different lighting.
How much is Adobe Photoshop now?
IS there anything as good as Photoshop, but less expensive
Anything tips about indoor photography will be greatly appreciated

What kind of light would be cheap, but not too harsh?
Will shoplights work with soft white light bulbs in them?

Answer 1

Since there is an immense difference in light levels from outdoors to in, you will need to make the adjustments in that difference. Digital cameras will be good indoors with a continuous light source that is a temperature keyed to color imagery. 500w bulbs will require a ceramic fixture and will give good illumination to still life settings and objects. When you have movement, you may not only need more light to capture the movement, but to accurately record the colors you see. As far as cheap backdrops many people use fabrics such as sheets, blankets, curtains, etc. Large rolls of scene paper are available at most camera shops. Be care full about using reflective surfaces if that is not what you want to see behind your subject.Wooden crates and various boxes can be covered with fabrics or paint and are useful to sit things on and layer objects, etc.. The other great asset to photographing indoors is the use of window light, and sheer fabrics with a white wall or reflective surface to bounce light off of. Hope that gets you started. Best, Richardthelion

Answer 2

I am in my seventies and time is going by so quickly I haven't time to do all the photography I want to do. I can't bend down as I used to and when I do get down there to photograph that bug I can't get up again. I need a powerful diopter to see thru the viewfinder and a caddy to carry my heavy dslr plus this big tripod. (That's my wife). If I sit at my computer too long my back hurts and if I stand up I can't see the screen. Hey this is not the poor me's. I love photography in spite of the challenges and aches & pains. I am living in the most wonderful era of creativity in history and if Beethoven could compose his last symphony while blind I can still create good photos and I'm going to do it till I die Barry

Answer 3

lots of light in back and in front of a back drop, lights that look natural...nothing too harsh on the skin...you can buy queen or king sheets at any walmart for about 15$ each...its what i use for my indoor studio...just tack them up against a wall or window...you can download versions of Adobe Photoshop right off from KazaA or Limewire for notthing.....and there is nothing better than Photoshop out there, believe me. good luck with the photography...i love it, its my hobby...my life

Answer 4

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