Finally went in on a home photo studio

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christoc — Fri, 02 Jan 2004 02:41:00 GMT

care to tell us roughly how much you spent on the home studio? I recently purchased a digital rebel and have been taking photos like crazy, but have yet to look into any external lighting or other materials.

http://www.christopherhammond.com/photography/default.aspx

re: Finally went in on a home photo studio

KC Lemson — Fri, 02 Jan 2004 02:54:00 GMT

We got most of it for about $500, keeping in mind that we already owned two flashes (Canon 420 and 550):

Canon ST-E2 transmitter: $180
Lastolite Muslin "Florida" backdrop: $100
Stand for backdrop: $100
Flash stand: $25 each
Umbrellas: $25 each
Roll of white paper: $30

We also went to Joann's Fabrics and Crafts and bought 3 yards of the following for floor covering: black velvet, red crushed velvet, and fake white fur.

You can also find a lot of the above on ebay (both new and used), but that wasn't an option for us due to the timing, we purchased in december right before the holidays and didn't have time to wait for auctions to complete/shipping.

Really, the umbrella/stand/flash is what makes the pictures (and two of them makes it even better). You can get a decent backdrop by buying a sheet at walmart (solid black, or a non-distracting blue pattern for example) and throwing it over the railing of a stairway, hanging it up on a four-poster bed, tacking it to a wall, etc. I'd been shooting with a denim-patterned sheet for a few weeks thrown over our couch (photos taken from the back of the couch, my son sitting on the ground) and really enjoyed the results.

re: Finally went in on a home photo studio

lauraj — Fri, 02 Jan 2004 06:22:00 GMT

Kase, the photos are fab! I, for one, really enjoy hearing about your life along with all your MS insights. Thanks! LauraJ

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KC Lemson — Fri, 02 Jan 2004 17:43:00 GMT

Thanks :-)

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sarchi — Fri, 16 Jan 2004 11:51:00 GMT

KC go on! show us what you can really do?

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CameraCrazyGal — Wed, 21 Jan 2004 16:49:00 GMT

Wow. KC.. This has been my dream too. I have been pricing all the Photo Studio equiptment that I need( with some help from other ppl who own Portrait Studios) and I find them quite expensive! I was about to spend $1,200 on all the items that you have listed.( light stands , umbrellas etc).. I read that you bought alot of it on e-bay. I have been searching there too. If possible ,,, can you tell me where you bought it and if ther are any more,, then I can purchase some too? you will have saved me tons,, of money. I would also like to, not only save my freinds and family money on portraits ,, but take it one step further and maybe make it a business. I have a few health problems that refrain me from working a 40 hr week job. and If I can do a few portraits a week,, I can make enough money to survive. Thanks ....

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Finally went in on a home photo studio

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Home Portrait Studio

Home Portrait Studio

Warning: Don't make your photos look *too* good

Warning: Don't make your photos look *too* good

Warning: Don't make your photos look too good

Warning: Don't make your photos look too good