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delmama
19th of September 2009 (Sat), 20:23
I am in the process of setting up a home studio, I have nothing for my studio yet.
Where can I find good deals on backdrops, and lights? Any advice as to what I should be purchasing? I dont plan on starting a new business just want to set up a studio at home for my kids, friends and family.

Also what type of lens and flash do you suggest for a home studio. I am not sure if I should get a 50mm or 85mm f/1.8's. and I thought of a sigma super 530 for a flash, any thoughts?

Thanks, sorry im a newbie with lots of q's, I have tried posting in the BUY section but it will not allow me!

Happy shooting :)
BCRose
19th of September 2009 (Sat), 20:35
Good luck with your new venture. You will have tons of fun and learn a lot in the process.

I suggest that instead of starting a new thread here just look through the many others that have already asked this same question and got many great responses.
c2thew
20th of September 2009 (Sun), 01:13
use the search function in this forum. it will definitely answer your questions.

two key factors -- space and portability. the next obvious factor is of course cost.
jeromego
20th of September 2009 (Sun), 01:34
I am in the process of setting up a home studio, I have nothing for my studio yet.
Where can I find good deals on backdrops, and lights? Any advice as to what I should be purchasing? I dont plan on starting a new business just want to set up a studio at home for my kids, friends and family.

Also what type of lens and flash do you suggest for a home studio. I am not sure if I should get a 50mm or 85mm f/1.8's. and I thought of a sigma super 530 for a flash, any thoughts?

Thanks, sorry im a newbie with lots of q's, I have tried posting in the BUY section but it will not allow me!

Happy shooting :)

Why don't you consider getting strobes/monolights instead of the Sigma 530?
diyphotography
20th of September 2009 (Sun), 04:02
The basic start could set by on strobe and an umbrella,starting to learn this way,the way light and photography comes together is the best way.
i wouldn't start with strobes and monolights if I just want to learn and examine the studio photography world.
A nice starters set can be built of one off camera flash with manual power capabilities a studio tripod an umbrella and a wireless trigger.This can cost sometimes less than 150$...

Enjoy!
Psychobiker
21st of September 2009 (Mon), 04:54
What precisely do you define as 'home studio?'. Do you intend to charge etc for this?