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12/04/2005 12:38:31 PM · #1 |
I was wondering how to set up a little studio here at home without the lighting? I don't have the money to buy lighting right now but I really need to get my daughters pictures done to send out in cards by next week. A friend of hubby's was going to loan me all of his stuff but now he's got 3 more engagements this next week and won't be able to.
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12/04/2005 12:52:37 PM · #2 |
If you don't have studio-type lighting, I would suggest planning your temp space around a window that gets good daylight (not direct sunlight). Everything else works from there, move furniture, etc. as needed for space you need and shoot like mad! :)
Don't think I would worry about hanging a backdrop, use the christmas tree or a nice piece of art on a distant wall .
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12/04/2005 01:01:54 PM · #3 |
Just a comment on the above post... North facing windows work best as the light is more diffused ... well, that is in the Northern Hemisphere anyway :-)
I agree with the no backdrop, a christmas tree or other Christmas items woudld work fine. But, if you need a backdrop try a large festive color sheet. Just make sure the edges of the sheet are well outside the crop of the photo.
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12/04/2005 03:14:52 PM · #4 |
And make sure the sheet is ironed!
Originally posted by fotomann_forever:
Just make sure the edges of the sheet are well outside the crop of the photo. |
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12/04/2005 03:35:34 PM · #5 |
Here's a snapshot I took using just the light from a North-facing window, no flash.
If I could do it again, I'd probably use a reflector on the right, just to increase the light and fill in shadows.
I've put other comments in the shot.
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12/05/2005 06:51:35 AM · #6 |
Thank you all for the help. We don't have a tree this year since we won't be home for CHristmas, but I do have garland up around the windows. Will have to see what I can come up with to spruce things up a bit. I'll post when I'm done!
Thanks again! |
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