Hi Scott.
I've used sheets for backdrops with good success. A twin sheet, bought on sale or not - they don't cost much, works well. Just find a good color, then make sure the wrinkles are out. Put it in the dryer with a wet cloth and let it run for 15-20 minutes. That will remove wrinkles quickly.
I've had shoots to do when I don't have a light meter. By using your histogram, you can get the lights set up quite nicely. I'll set up my shot and equipment early. Then I up a stuffed animal or doll in the place of the subject and start taking trial shots. By looking at the preview and checking the histogram, I can get my lighting set ahead of time. That way I look intelligent when the shoot is going.
When looking at your previews, check for pleasant lighting, not too contrasty, and no hot spots. Adjust the placement of your lights until you get a the look you want. Check your histogram for correct exposure. If the histogram is too far to the right (light image), lower your exposure through the aperature, or reduce your lights. If to far to the left, do the opposite.
Simple fixes, just do the work in advance and look awesome for the client.
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