I'm very interested in Photography and want to take a few courses. I would like a few tips on Equipment I may need for a starter Studio.
2007-01-07 00:03:19 · 6 answers · asked by Bygtree 2 in Arts & Humanities ➔ Visual Arts ➔ Photography
The other answers are not specific...
1 Camera: must have hot shoe or lead for lighting... and be of studio quality SLR with a 28-80 OK for lens. A backup camera is recommended
2 A longer lens about 200mm for portraits.
3 Backdrops, at least one let it be white, 2 have a black and white.
4 At least a 3 light setup... hair/background light, main light and side light.
5 Faith in what you are doing and a professional attitude.
6 Of course, somewhere with high ceilings to put it
7 A computer work-flow in photoshop
8 A web page
9 Business cards
This should get you started... I also think you should find a book on studio lighting... try Amazon.com
beaux
PS: of course # 1 should be money... enough money.
2007-01-07 02:18:49 · answer #1 · answered by beauxPatrick 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋
The behind the scenes stuff, you can transition into, like the equipment, as budget becomes available. The important thing if you are starting up, in my humble opinion, is a sleek identity, applied across business card, letterhead, web page, and so on. You, or a good designer you know if you do not feel up to it, need to design an i.d. program for you. Get your hands on a photography annual or something like BLACKBOOK, and look at what the typical graphic design look and feel of a photographer's studio is like. You don't have to emulate the look. But you do need to know, to be conversant with it. What I'm saying is, your brand and identity is very important. It engenders customer confidence that you are the real deal. -- Along with solid samples of your work, or a portfolio of what you have done as a photographer.
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Let me ad one thing: Never undervalue your work. A friend, while she was in photo school, put flyers out on every bulletin board she could find that said "CHEAP! Will shoot weddings cheaper than anyone else." She didn't get a single nibble. There are always plenty of weddings. But who wants their wedding entrusted to someone who sounds this desperate?
Ego and pride in your own work are important to the extent that they inspire the confidence of others in your effort.
2007-01-07 00:11:23 · answer #2 · answered by Johnny Corndrink 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Starting a Photography Studio,first things have to saving more/or enough money to pay for your rent or buy a photography Studio,if you rent a studio,had to loan and pay interest rates from a bank.Once you wanted to buy Equipments like tripod,camera and lighting for your studio,another things were printer,chemical for printing,you would find some cheapest wholesalers or retailers not only that ,you have to compare cheapest prices for the equipments
2007-01-07 00:19:56 · answer #3 · answered by victor98_2001 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
a good computer to do the work on with the latest photoshops and all other programs, get a good screen since i hear there is a lot of difference. get a good printer so you can print your own work (this is if you gonna go digital ofcourse)
get some good lighting, a room with a clear wall so you can set up all kinds of props if needed.
make a nice portfolio so people can look at some work before hiring you to do some work for them.
I am sure the classes you be taking will helpyou along as well
good luck
2007-01-07 00:07:30 · answer #4 · answered by dutchcutie68 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I have a dslr camera and I was looking for a good online photography course. This is the best one I found http://www.goobypls.com/r/rd.asp?gid=557
It really helped me a lot. I'm sure it will help you to become a better photographer as well
Best
2014-09-07 12:41:45 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2017-03-08 21:32:38 · answer #6 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋