Need help with home studio lighting?
kitten05 asked:
I’m trying to put together an at home photo studio, i just need to know what lights to get? What type of lighting do i need for a small at home studio?
I’m trying to put together an at home photo studio, i just need to know what lights to get? What type of lighting do i need for a small at home studio?
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Visit a few portrait studios in your area and talk to the photographers there. You will see what kind of lighting equipment and backgrounds you will need to shoot in your in home studio [who] fhotoace
There are two basic types… continuous and strobe. Strobe is the most common used for studio lighting for people. There are many pros and cons to each type, but you can’t go wrong with a good set of strobes. Alien Bees are very popular, and of good quality for the price. You can get basic sets to get you started.
Here is the site:
You can check out the Alien Bees Packages to see the various options and prices offered. Here is a good starter set that you will not outgrow quickly:
I also highly suggest you get a remote trigger for the lights so you will not have to be running a sync cord and tripping over it and pulling it out of your camera or light:
steve [who] Steve P
For a home studio you really only need 2 lights, but 3 would be better.
You would need a main light and a fill light and a background is always nice to have but not necessary. Go to you local camera store and buy a light kit of 2 hot lights. The kit will come with stands. Also you will need a photographic umbrella. Get 250 watt bulbs with a light temperature of 3200 degrees kelvin. All total should be about $125-$150. [who] dms47949