How Do You Set Up A Home Portrait Studio?
Whether you are making the jump to full time photography or simply want to take a great family portrait, setting up a home portrait studio gives you a great creative space in which to work. Mark out a space to use. The space should be large enough to move freely without tripping over equipment and cords; there should be enough room to maneuver around a camera and tripod. A space that is too small can cost you time and money due to equipment accidents. Paint the walls a neutral color. This avoids a color cast being reflected back onto your subject. White is an ideal color which allows you to bounce light off of a subject and also allows your walls to double as a flat white background perfect for portrait work. Select your lighting. A small space will require less lighting equipment, where a large space may need more lights to appropriately illuminate your subject. Having an assortment of lighting equipment will allow you to change lighting styles easily. The minimum equipment necessary
