photography workspace/workarea

[neocMatt]

So I'm trying to carve out some space in my home office dedicated to photography and my growing collection of cameras, lenses, prints, slides and a zillion accessories and cables. I am looking for a bit of advice. I've seen postings here talking about camera bags http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=36952, and portable digital storage devices but haven't come across a posting that talks about what people's work areas look like. Mine is rather scary at the moment. I've found a few storage systems to hold most everything but they either A. don't fit the dimensions of the stuff I'm trying to store or B. they look like hell and my wife doesn't want them in the house. Building my own isn't really an option as I live in a Boston area apartment without access to a wide range of tools beyond a drill and a hacksaw. Any ideas?[/url]

[blinking8s]

i have a spot on the floor i pile all my stuff...then my desk with my computer on it...wait, I dont do this for a living or know what i am talking about

sorry, wrong thread...hehe

[Penguin_101_1]

I too have all of my stuff in bags on the floor.

[Belmondo]

We did this a few months ago. A lot of the links are dead now, but here's the thread:

http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=21608&highlight=

[Tom W]

Well, Tom, I don't know if you realize it or not, but since that thread, I've bought 1 digital body, 7 lenses, and a flash. Plus numerous camera bags. And, I've bought and resold at least 2 lenses, plus I've sold 2 other lenses that I had prior to that thread.

Oh yeah, and a tripod or 3, and some crude cheap tungsten lighting equipment, plus a teleconverter and a couple of macro rings.

And I owe it all to a picture of two big white lenses with a windmill farm and a railroad in the background. :D

But its still cheaper than power boating!

[Belmondo]

Well, Tom, I don't know if you realize it or not, but since that thread, I've bought 1 digital body, 7 lenses, and a flash. Plus numerous camera bags. And, I've bought and resold at least 2 lenses, plus I've sold 2 other lenses that I had prior to that thread.

Oh yeah, and a tripod or 3, and some crude cheap tungsten lighting equipment, plus a teleconverter and a couple of macro rings.

And I owe it all to a picture of two big white lenses with a windmill farm and a railroad in the background. :D

But its still cheaper than power boating!

Sure. Sure. Blame it on Belmondo, a nice fat old retired guy living quietly out in the desert (where it's hotter than hell today).

Always pick on the quiet one. :lol:

[Tom W]

Sure. Sure. Blame it on Belmondo, a nice fat old retired guy living quietly out in the desert (where it's hotter than hell today).

Always pick on the quiet one. :lol:


Its all your fault!!!! :twisted: :twisted:

Actually, there's nothing to blame. I've found a hobby that I'm starting to really enjoy. I've been through a few hobbies, but I've returned home to photography more than once. This time, its more of a commitment than it has ever been.

[Belmondo]

http://www.bytephoto.com/photopost/data/500/353Messy_Desk.jpg

---UPDATE---

Since this picture was taken, my office has become much more cave-like. The two monitors on the desk are now a 19" Sony flat panel and a LaCie 22" CRT. The second PC is on the shelf to the left of the desk. The low 2-drawer file cabinet on the right has been moved to the left side of the desk. My Xerox copier sits on top of it, and the i9900 is perched precariously on top of the copier waiting for a more permanent home. The low file cabinet has been replaced by two standard 4-drawer file cabinets, and a shelf unit fills the space between the computer desk and them. The laser printer, fax machine, i950, and various routers, external hard drives, USB hubs, and cable modems sit on the shelves.

We've all heard about accidents looking for a place to happen, but this is the mess that found a place. There is a little room on the opposite wall, but that's where the stereo and my wife's iMac live. I suppose I could give up music and companionship to make room for the i9900, but that would probably cost more in the long run.

Hmmmm. I wonder if we really need the living room/dining room?

[Tom W]

Dining rooms are overrated! You can eat your low-budget macaroni and cheese right out of the pan while hovering over the stove. Its much more efficient that way.

Actually, I've got a furnished dining room that I've never dined in! I have, however, shot some rather unusual macro shots in the dining room. Its the only table in the house that is not covered with photography-related stuff. :)

[John_T]

Hunh? :shock:

I thought that's what dining tables were for, spreading out photos, comparing shots, drying prints, etc. no?

Now I'm in trouble! Just ordered a bigger one. Don't need all that much space just for eatin'... :?

[stopbath]

I have an easy system to keep photography clutter to the minimum. Just stuff everything into E-Bay. Soon, it's all gone, and replaced with new toys.