6 things to remember when you're setting up a home photography studio

If you feel you have enough photography practice to start a home studio, then, congratulations! Before bringing potential clients in your home, there are things to consider. Here are 6 things to remember when you're setting up a home photography studio.
You might not be ready to set up your own studio in a business building, which is fine. That makes setting up a home photography studio a great and inexpensive option. Here are some things to consider first.
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1. Room for studio
You obviously want enough room set aside for your photography studio. This could be an extra bedroom or office room attached to your house. If the walls are not white or similar color, paint them. A brightly colored room will effect the lighting in your photos. Having extra space for a studio will also make clients comfortable and not feel like they are invading your private space.
2. Backdrop
Invest in a great backdrop or several backdrops for your studio. Start with a white backdrop, and slowly add other colored backdrops to your collection. You can always change colors with software after a shoot. Make sure to purchase a wall mount or stands, based on how much room you have for your studio.
3. Pretty props
If you haven't already, start collecting props for your photography studio. Props can add some fun and interesting content to an otherwise boring looking shot, especially if you are taking many of the same image. Furniture, clothes, and accessories make great props. Check out thrift shops and garage sales for inexpensive items to use.
4. Zoom room
Make sure you have enough room in your studio to zoom in when needed. To prevent photos from looking warped and contorted, you need to have enough room to step away and zoom into your subject. This is especially true for wide angle lens shots
5. Lights
Lighting is so important in photographs, so make sure you have a variety of lights and light sources. Studio strobes, constant lights, and speedlights are a few lights you want to think about buying if you haven't already. Studio strobes are very powerful lights that need wall plug to work. Constant lights are on most of the time. Speedlights are small trigger lights that are small enough to be portable.
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6. Modifying light
There are a variety of tools that are used to change the light around in shots for your home studio. Umbrellas and softboxes are popular light modifiers. An umbrella can spread light around the scene, which is great for a large shot or a shot with many people in it. A softbox lets you control more of the light and are ideal for smaller photo scenes.