In my quest for my own studio, I have also been on the lookout for lighting. There are a lot of options out there to choose from – different types of strobes, light modifiers, etc… But the choice that I keep going back to, that seems the most appealing to me, is LED continuous lighting. [Read more…]
Archives for April 2013
My Quest For A Studio…
Posted on April 20, 2013 ·
As some of my friends know, I’ve been on the lookout for a cheap studio solution. My quest thus far has been disappointing to say the least. Trying to lease or rent a location is prohibitively expensive, and I don’t have a suitable location to use in my home either. That leaves building a structure on the property to use specifically for that purpose, which technically is the most ideal solution as I can then set it up precisely as I want it, but this option is also expensive… I’m thinking a 2 car “garage kit” would be ideal. One half to be used as the studio itself, and the other half to be used as storage for props, lighting, equipment, and a small dressing room… Hopefully someday…
When your camera gets all the credit
Posted on April 14, 2013 ·
“Wow! Your camera sure takes incredible photos!” Why do statements like this incite irritation in some photographers? I mean as a photographer myself, I do understand the source of the frustration, there is more to a great shot than just having a great camera in hand, but then again I also have a “so what” attitude regarding statements like that too… If people like your photos, does it really matter? [Read more…]