Setting up first studio

[suse]

Hi

I'm in need of a bit of advice. Can anyone give some advice on best items to get for starting out an (amateur) studio system?

In the first instance this would be a very basic table top and backdrop set up, but I sure could use some advice on the cheapest ways of doing this, eg lighting suggestions etc.


Many thanks
Suse
UK

[robertwgross]

Suse, can you describe what kind of studio photography you intend to do?

Some shooters want to do only people. Some want to do only product photography. Everybody is different.

I set up a studio arrangement in my garage in the space that would be used for one large vehicle.

---Bob Gross---

[Jesper]

Have you seen the sticky topic at the top of the forum: Studio Lighting Set-Up Links –illustrations of real world examples (http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=66140)

It contains some useful links.

[suse]

Hi

Well, as I'm just starting out its going to be still life and abstract stuff - table top. More to start learning about lighting and getting the basics than any serious intent.

I didn't really want to start with a light cube which was one of my local photography shop suggestions, as I'd prefer more flexibility and learning opportunities....

Yes, I've had a look at the stick thread. But it seems to be more about set up than actual product recommendations, which I'm interested in.... :confused: I think I was hoping to hear what products more experienced photographers used for their first set ups and if they would change that now from experience...