The whole studio; like equipment, background, props anything at all. I have use for some my photos right now navy blue material and a few other items. If you know anyone who has a current Mac computer, you
can use IWeb to create a website showing your recent
photographs. Set up an .mac account [$99 per year] and
publish your IWeb webpage(s).
Acquire from Vistaprint.com a colorful business card
by selecting from their many templates a suitable one
that meets your needs. Make sure to list the URL of
your website along with a telephone answering device.
Do not place your home address or anything personal
such as a cellphone on this businesscard. Then when
you receive the finished business card, pass it around
to various churches, temples and the like to solicit
business.
When you receive a major photography assignment, visit
your local professional camera store and "rent" the
necessary camera equipment to fulfill this assignment.
When starting out, you don't want to tie your money up
with a piece of camera equipment which because of ever
changing technology "becomes obsolete." Remember, that
90% of professional photographer are not "buying"
camera equipment continually which can easily become
outdated; instead, they merely "rent or lease" the
camera equipment for set period of time; thereby
keeping their money for other expenses. Even though
you may have your heart set on an SLR and film, you
may have to give up that concept for the moment, since
digital photography offers the most economic method of
photo reproduction. Digital imagery is easy to edit on
a computer and the print quality is often far superior
to regular film-generated prints.
You want to buy an "essential/basic" DSLR system which
has an all-around affordable accessory lenses, then
consider the award winning Pentax KD series beginning
with the Pentax K100D 6.1 mp DSLR with "image
stabilization" built into the camera body. "Image
stabilization" is essential for allowing you to take
telephoto pictures at weddings, parties, while on the
go and you don't have to drag along a tripod to steady
your camera. Unfortunately, Canon and Nikon have
chosen to install their "vibration reduction" devices
into very expensive auxiliary lenses. But getting back
to the Pentax K100D which comes in a starter kit
consisting of two Pentax lenses: a 18-55 mm. normal
lens and a 50-200 mm. telephoto which sells for $650
at samys.com. Again, the Pentax K100D starter kit runs
circles around the D40 Nikon!
For digital print processing, find a private
professional film processing lab who can handle all
your client's print orders. And with a resale license,
you will be qualified for considerable "professional"
discounts on lab fees. A search on the Google and
Yahoo for wholesale photo albums will connect you with
various distributors who, again, you can sign on as a
photography studio and get a dealer's pricing for any
number of albums, guest books, etc.
Instead of renting a studio, take people pictures at
local parks and beaches and for indoor shots, go to
the client's residence or office to set up a photo
shooting environment which consists of a set of
lights, reflective screens, background drapery, etc.
Good luck! In regards to...?
Set up of the studio itself? Like equipment? Elaborate, please.
: ) Your question indicates you do not have anything yet and have not used anyone else's studio.
So, here is the least expensive and most educational way to start. (photo schools start their student using incandescent lighting for the first year until they learn to "see" the effects of various lighting setups and results)
Buy a single incandescent light (like a Lowel-Tota light)
http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/46... and a background stand like the Savage portable http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/39...
The lot will cost you under $300 and will give you a good start learning how to use light.
If you later want to add fill, you can purchase a reflector or a second Tota light.
http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/24... More or less in order... just a suggestion.
1. Tripod - lightweight with a quick trigger grip... fast to use. I'd go for a carbon fibre - light + sturdy so great for use in the studio and on location.
2. Reflector set - 6'x4', with black, white, gauze, silver and gold. (ebay).
3. Single flash unit with tripod and reflector (try ebay again, look for something with in built slave, adjustable modeling light, wide range of output levels). Get a second later - once you've decided on the type of power output and head / snoot / reflector you need.
4. Backdrops depend on your subject - can be wall fixed rollers or stand alone support systems with either paper or material.
5. Flash meter - technically not necessary if you can read the histogram on a DSLR... but nonetheless very useful and a real time / stress saver on location or when setting up your lighting ratios.
6. Triflector - fantastically flattering on glamour headshots.
Hope that helps - good luck! |
