Studio Question

[walrus127]

First let me say that I hope this is the right section to post this, if not feel free to move to proper section. I am thinking about building a building in my back yard that I plan to use for a studio. I am thinking about something that could be used for portrait's or product photography. I'm thinking if I build it 14 foot wide it could be moved. How long will I need for a good portrait setup. Also what height should I consider. I have not ventured into portrait's yet and I'm kicking this idea around in my head. If I build it portable then if I decide it's not for me I can sell if fairly easy and just load it onto a trailer to move it out. If it works out I can use it until I decide to build a studio like I want. Thanks for any suggestion or comments.

[PhotosGuy]

I'm thinking if I build it 14 foot wide it could be moved. What?

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[walrus127]

Sorry if I confused you. What i mean is a 14 foot wide building can be moved without any type of permit here in NC. I'm just trying to look at this in a way that if I try it and it does not work out I can sell or use the building for something different. Maybe my post was not clear I was wanting opinions on what length I should consider. Hey if you think this is a crazy idea I can handle that too. Thanks for your reply

[Longwatcher]

For most single person portrait a small 5ft wide backdrop is all you need, but if you occasionally want to do family portraits (5-6 people ) then you probably need a 10ft backdrop, then some room on the side, so 14ft wide exterior should work well, giveing you probably 12-13ft on the interior.

As to depth, figure the backdrop coming out 1ft from wall (may not, but if you say get the 3-backdrop hanger, that is about where it ends up. Then add 3-6 feet for subject from backdrop, more is better, add 2-6 feet f0r lights and then another 2-6 feet for camera and 2 feet fro you. So you need 8 to optimally 20 feet in depth, but can easily get by with a smaller studio.

As to height, 8ft is absolute minimum, I have 10ft ceilings and would like 12+foot for optimum placement.

My effective studio space is currently 12' wide x 18' deep x10' high. However with some manuevering and I could make it 13'x24'x10' if needed, but would have to clear everything out of the living room. the big variation on depth is me stepping back into my entranceway and moving the couch currently behind the backdrop.