birdfish
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Okay so I've had my Canon Rebel XS for about a year now. I've done a few "photoshoots" but only with family, so there was no anxiety or nervousness whatsoever. I know of a couple of people who do photo sessions then edit the photos and give out a CD of all the pics. They charge from $50-$75 a session (CD included). I don't know these people personally or I would ask them. But I would like to start doing photo sessions like these part time. I just graduated and work as an x-ray tech part time as well.
The few shoots I have done so far have been outside and I haven't any problems with lighting. But I would like to set up a "mini" studio, if you will, in my house. I'm thinking black and white backgrounds. Can anyone suggest what type of equipment I would need? I've done a little research and I'm thinking at least 1 or 2 lights, an umbrella or softbox, a background stand, light stands??? Any suggestions are much appreciated!! After some reading, I think seamless paper may be the way to go for me. Or maybe muslin backdrops, but I don't want to have to worry about getting wrinkles out. Also, I am all about homemade materials if anyone has any ideas, I'm thinking PVC for my background stands maybe?? Not sure if this matters but I have the Rebel XS kit lens (18-55mm) and the Nifty Fifty (f1.8). Thanks in advance for any suggestions or comments!
BTW, I thought about just asking around at work, family, friends, etc. and asking for anyone who wanted a free photoshoot. Then once I get really comfortable and get some more experience under my belt THEN I could start charging a small sitting fee. Thanks again!
The few shoots I have done so far have been outside and I haven't any problems with lighting. But I would like to set up a "mini" studio, if you will, in my house. I'm thinking black and white backgrounds. Can anyone suggest what type of equipment I would need? I've done a little research and I'm thinking at least 1 or 2 lights, an umbrella or softbox, a background stand, light stands??? Any suggestions are much appreciated!! After some reading, I think seamless paper may be the way to go for me. Or maybe muslin backdrops, but I don't want to have to worry about getting wrinkles out. Also, I am all about homemade materials if anyone has any ideas, I'm thinking PVC for my background stands maybe?? Not sure if this matters but I have the Rebel XS kit lens (18-55mm) and the Nifty Fifty (f1.8). Thanks in advance for any suggestions or comments!
BTW, I thought about just asking around at work, family, friends, etc. and asking for anyone who wanted a free photoshoot. Then once I get really comfortable and get some more experience under my belt THEN I could start charging a small sitting fee. Thanks again!