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amwolf2
17th of May 2010 (Mon), 22:33
I am wondering if anyone hass ever tried doing some studio style photos outdoors??

I dont have any space that I could use as a studio, or even a room that really is big enough or gets enough light. I was kinda thinking that perhaps I could try just setting it up outdoors, but wondered if anyone had ever tried this??

if so, how did it work out?

suggestions/tips?

thanks!
Amy
krb
17th of May 2010 (Mon), 22:39
you mean like this? http://www.meetup.com/The-Carriage-House-Studio/members/6365359/photos/

:D
amwolf2
17th of May 2010 (Mon), 22:56
yes, something like that I guess :) maybe not such a large scale.... but u get the idea.
gonzogolf
17th of May 2010 (Mon), 22:59
Do you mean with backdrops and all, or just the lighting?
krb
17th of May 2010 (Mon), 23:08
Being more serious, all of the studio equipment can be (and often is) used outdoors.

What makes a studio shot a "studio" shot is not the equipment, it is the control over the ambient conditions that you get from having 4 walls and a roof.
amwolf2
18th of May 2010 (Tue), 18:00
I mean like using a backdrop and maybe a faux floor.... but using the outdoor lighting. Because I dont have the space indoors and I dont have a lighting setup.
momof3b1g
18th of May 2010 (Tue), 23:02
Many people shoot in their garages. Door open, background and natural light.
gonzogolf
18th of May 2010 (Tue), 23:23
I mean like using a backdrop and maybe a faux floor.... but using the outdoor lighting. Because I dont have the space indoors and I dont have a lighting setup.
Since studio work is about controlling the lighting more than it is a cloth background I wouldnt call that an outdoor studio.
toxic
19th of May 2010 (Wed), 16:50
Studio work is about controlling every light. Outdoors is the same thing, you just have to base your ratios off the sun (if it's out) since you can't adjust it easily.
mitchman
19th of May 2010 (Wed), 20:51
You should check out this thread.

http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=653964

I've always liked the idea of strobes outdoors. Schedules don't normally permit me to shoot in perfect outdoor lighting. With a few off-camera flash units you can make you're own "perfect outdoor lighting". Kind of like the outdoor studio you're talking about I think.