2007-11-28 22:27:42 · 6 answers · asked by thato_rabeta 1 in Arts & Humanities ➔ Visual Arts ➔ Photography
I'll go one step further than Edwin and suggest that if you have to ask a question like this, you probably don't know enough yet to run a successful photo studio.
I'd encourage you to find a studio that will take you on as an employee/apprentice to learn the business, before striking out on your own. Different studios catering to different types of clients require different types of equipment.
The most important piece of "equipment" you need is training and experience. Its not the camera or the software that takes great pictures.
Beyond the photo training, you'll also need a strong background in sales. Its not an easy time to be starting a photo studio, based on the economy and the dynamic nature of the market right now. Best to make sure you have a good competitive edge.
2007-11-29 01:18:32 · answer #1 · answered by Evan B 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
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2016-12-10 07:53:02 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hmmm...I'd suggest you add the following list to whatever the other users say:
High resolution Scanner
Preferably a Mac computer
Photoshop CS3
Lighting, Backdrops
High resolution printer (look into Epson)
I assume you will be working on digital formats, however I am not sure what your level of expertise is, until then I cannot suggest specific makes and models of equipment or cameras.
Comment: Although not the most practical among the two, digital photography can never replace the smashing color saturation and artistry of film photography. MMM... color.
2007-11-28 22:44:31 · answer #3 · answered by Selene VT 2 · 2⤊ 3⤋
High end computer
Photoshop (latest)
studio lights (3 are OK to start with)
background stand
muslin, seamless etc.
laptop computer if you plan on location work
extra hart drive for storage
archival quality printer
(I really don't use a scanner much since I stopped shooting film.)
2 Camera bodies
extra camera batteries
several lenses
2007-11-29 00:40:56 · answer #4 · answered by Iris R 5 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Evan B,
Amen, halleluia, and right on brother.
If you are asking what kind of equipment you need...then you are not ready to make the leap to professional.
2007-11-29 04:47:17 · answer #5 · answered by gryphon1911 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
This is difficult to answer without knowing your level of experience.
Please edit your question and tell us how experienced you are with photography.
2007-11-28 22:37:44 · answer #6 · answered by EDWIN 7 · 3⤊ 0⤋