A studio for what? Editing, developing, taking pictures etc or something else?
sorry taking pictures
hi all its a standard single garage will get measurements when i clear it tomorrow its attached to the neighbours garage and has a roof with a peak rather than most other garages with flat roofs so i have abit more height i will be shooting babies, family's and animals im new to all of this so have no clue and this is my first forum i've ever joined so apologises if im not getting it right
Well, if you're photographing babies then it will need to be flash, not continuous lighting, you won't want to dazzle them, and flash is better than continuous in every way anyway.hi all its a standard single garage will get measurements when i clear it tomorrow its attached to the neighbours garage and has a roof with a peak rather than most other garages with flat roofs so i have abit more height i will be shooting babies, family's and animals im new to all of this so have no clue and this is my first forum i've ever joined so apologises if im not getting it right
I'm sorry but I can't agree with that. Neewer is a rebranding business that sells a very wide range of goods from an equally wide range of manuacturers, so there is some quality variation, but most tend to be at the very cheapest end. Many are 'legacy' items from the very earliest days of the manufacturer, using the oldest and cheapest technology, with nowhere near the quality and consistency of output of current designs - they're cheap for a reason!Check out ebay for neewer studio lighting kits, you can get a three head kits with softboxes for under £200. They are not bad quality either. Theres a pro near me using the same lights every day, has had about 3 years out of a set and they are still going strong.
hi all its a standard single garage will get measurements when i clear it tomorrow its attached to the neighbours garage and has a roof with a peak rather than most other garages with flat roofs so i have abit more height i will be shooting babies, family's and animals im new to all of this so have no clue and this is my first forum i've ever joined so apologises if im not getting it right
Hi @Jess_4 and welcome to TP. I can't give you any advice on your garage nor on lighting as I lurk here to learn. (I have been photographing for years, but only with available light). What I would like to say though, is don't give up on your dream. Learn your craft and hone your skills with your own, and your friends' children in your home. You will know lots of potential clients if and when the time comes. In the meantime you have the luxury of a good subject to practice on.
I know a couple of women who have done newborn photography. One gave up after a year or so (I'm not sure why) and the other is still at it after 5+ years. Neither has/had a studio and the one who still does it, also does wedding photography and family photography. The latter usually on location. She started with newborn photography.
I think it's good to have a dream and great to have something to stimulate your mind when you are at home looking after small children. Whether or not you end up setting up a studio at home, you will have gained some skills and will get some lovely memories along the way. Best of luck with your course.
thank you so much for the positive encouragement i was feeling a little down after reading some of the comments on here i think people just assume you want to make quick money not the case at all ive always wanted to do photography just never had the confidence to do it and now ive started taking pictures i love it! ive got a long way to go i know but im excited to see where it goes
I'd get the one that Garry recommended earlier with a softbox and a brolly.So ive been looking for a lighting kit for my garage thoughts on this one please
https://www.lencarta.com/all-produc...ct-photography-portrait-photography-beginners
So ive been looking for a lighting kit for my garage thoughts on this one please
https://www.lencarta.com/all-produc...ct-photography-portrait-photography-beginners
He needs the lights in order to learn his craft.I think you should concentrate on learning the art of photography 1st and budget lighting kits gives budget results, I personally would opt for a decent light a softbox and a reflector initially and build a portfolio to show people - prior to asking to be paid!
You are/will, be asking people to pay for images produced by you and they will expect professional results - I still feel you are putting the cart before the horse- learn the skills until you can consistently produce acceptable to great images
Les
He needs the lights in order to learn his craft.
He can practice a lot and produce great results without having to be an expert on all things photography.
Are you saying those lights will only produce budget results?
I don't agree with that.
He has also said that he isn't charging customers and is a long way away from being at that stage.
I sorta see your point; except that lighting whilst inexpensive compared to Bron or Profoto is more than capable for the task in hand. (I’m guessing you didn’t check it out and just guessed because it was described as a beginner kit).Well for a start he is actually a SHE ……………………..
Claiming to be a beginner- hence my suggestion that learning the craft 1st would be paramount- budget lights will do a budget job and if SHE wished to get paid
then a decent light set up will be required in her garage studio, which is also a mute point- learn the camera 1st then move onto lights etc etc is what I suggest- ie a decent light a softbox and a reflector (unquote)
Brilliant thanks Garry i will try and find ur previous post suggestionThe kit I linked to early in this thread will be perfect for your needs, but Faldrax is right in saying that a battery operated kit, although much more expensive, could also be used outside.
Apart from cost, the downside of battery operated kits are that they recyle less quickly - except at very low power levels - which means that you won't be able to take shots in such quick succession.