2007-01-28 07:55:41 · 7 answers · asked by Rhonda C 1 in Arts & Humanities ➔ Visual Arts ➔ Photography
Most of the equipment would be the same as a normal studio, the only difference would be the props and costumes. The aged effects are normally created through photo retouching software, like photoshop, but the same effects can also be achieved with traditional wet darkroom techniques. If you wanted to be extremely realistic you could use a large format camera with wet glass plate negatives, but the cost would be higher than a digital camera and computer over the long run. This company, http://www.oldtymeportrait.com/ offers turn-key solutions.
2007-01-28 08:15:01 · answer #1 · answered by Light+Glass 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Equipment is fine. Just about anything will work.
You need a location.
Start your business in a old downtown or a western town like, Carson City, Oatman, Prescott, Bisbee, Virginia City, Austin, Ely, Bubble Bee, Morenci, Flagstaff, Wickenburg, Taos, Sedona, or Santa Fe.
Tourist traffic is far more important than the equipment you choose.
Ok, let's talk equipment. Nikon D80, medium zoom, Photoshop greyscale with sepia, guns, costumes, matte frames, and a Epson 2400. You are there!
2007-01-28 18:07:25 · answer #2 · answered by Mere Mortal 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hi,
About wanting to start an Old Time Phots Business. I have been in the business for about 20 years. I have traveled to fairs & festivals. The business has supported me for all those years. I am selling my business at this time if you would like information you can conntact me @
Icirisheys@wmconnect.com
I can send you a list of equipment. I would be willing to train you so you would be ready to set everything up and work on your own. You even get a truck to haul evrything to your events.
I live in Spokane , Washington. If I can help you let me know even if your not interested in purchasing my business.
Thanks
Morgan
2007-01-30 23:47:39 · answer #3 · answered by Morgan M 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If you need to ask this question, don't think about putting your money and time into a photographic business. Find an outlet for your talents in something that you know something about. Professionally photography is a cut throat business, full of wannabees.
2007-01-28 21:49:53 · answer #4 · answered by rdenig_male 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
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2017-02-10 06:37:51 · answer #5 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yeah, start by learning about photography and business.
2007-01-28 08:06:10 · answer #6 · answered by Batty 6 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Never saying the word "NO" in a business setting! (Better to lie than disappoint)
2007-01-28 08:00:20 · answer #7 · answered by victor charlie 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋