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assafphotography
22nd of March 2009 (Sun), 17:38
These were the first baby pictures that I took and I did some research and found that I wanted to replicate some studio shots.....These were taken with just one flash and white backdrop. I built a little rig out of pvc piping to hold it up.

cc would be appreciated, thanks for looking

http://assafphotography.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2009/03/gabby31.jpg

http://assafphotography.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2009/03/gabby6.jpg

http://assafphotography.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2009/03/gabby8.jpg

http://assafphotography.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2009/03/gabby5.jpg
lookingforaname
22nd of March 2009 (Sun), 18:19
I think you nailed your studio setup! Great lighting - looks much better than the crappy Sears portrait shots my neighbor recently showed me (ugh!).

#1 I think is the weakest - not enough contrast?
pennypue
22nd of March 2009 (Sun), 18:23
Do you have a pic of the setup?
I'd love to see.
4mykids
22nd of March 2009 (Sun), 19:09
These are great. #2 is my favorite.
brianmcho
22nd of March 2009 (Sun), 23:10
the lighting looks great!

i second the request for a pic of the lighting setup =]
assafphotography
23rd of March 2009 (Mon), 08:18
The lighting was simple, I setup up shop in front of a huge window in their living room. Just bounced my flash off the wall. The rig was only 5ft wide so for some pictures photoshopping was needed to fill out the sides.

I'll upload a picture later today when i get home.

Cheers and thanks for the comments
assafphotography
23rd of March 2009 (Mon), 20:44
as promised

http://i117.photobucket.com/albums/o52/supamsp/rig1of1.jpg
Tigerkn
23rd of March 2009 (Mon), 22:13
Cute family and great pictures!!!

Sup. or anyone please let me know where I can find info of the set up (pvc pipe? paper/fabric) TIA
MarkAnthonyPhotography
24th of March 2009 (Tue), 09:31
Cute family and great pictures!!!

Sup. or anyone please let me know where I can find info of the set up (pvc pipe? paper/fabric) TIA


I can't remember the exact thread, but in the DIY section there was a great link to a website with the directions, materials and images on how to construct one. I made one for about $25.00. It's not the strongest backdrop stand, but breakdown, portability and of course cost wise, it's the best bang for your buck!
pennypue
24th of March 2009 (Tue), 11:04
Heck, if you didn't need to portable you could build one out of galvinized pipe. :)

I think this is going to be my next DIY project....then a beauty dish.
I've been getting handy with PVC lately.
swoCanuk
24th of March 2009 (Tue), 12:49
Try this website and type "back drop stand" in the serch box.
There are several different ideas here.
http://www.diyphotography.net/
pennypue
24th of March 2009 (Tue), 15:17
Try this website and type "back drop stand" in the serch box.
There are several different ideas here.
http://www.diyphotography.net/Thanks swoCanuk! You're an evil genius!!:cool:

I think it might be time to buy that pipe cutter now!!
Rhinotherunt
25th of March 2009 (Wed), 15:49
These are too cute!