Applied Photography and Video

DIY Photo Studio

How to create DIY
photo studio

Even a photograph taken in a home

studio can be produced in a very high
quality and can reach the audience.

To build a home studio, following items

are needed:

• Background

• Camera

• Tripod

• Light source

• Reflector - foam board

• Duct tape, clamps, etc.

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Background

A background can bring a creative element to the final photograph. It can be simply a white paper or
any other material in any colour. Selecting a proper background is an artistic choice.

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Camera

A type of camera is also a artistic choice. These days even mobile phones can produce high quality
images.

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Tripod

Using a tripod enables consistency, stability and focus of the image.

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Light source

• Natural light
• Artificial light

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Reflector

Any material that reflects light can be used as a reflector.

Cheap solutions are foam boards or a tin foil.

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Duct tape, clamps, peg clips

Anything that can help a photographer hold equipment in its place can be very useful. Either DIY
stands, clips, clamps or a simple duck tape.

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