A photographer’s first time in a studio can be a scary experience.
But it doesn’t have to be.
Here are some important considerations:
The above tips are just the starting point.
Everything needs to be thought out carefully.
This will ensure a smoother experience, and you’ll come off as a professional photographer.
Know What Lighting to Use
Lighting is the king in studio photography.
When you’re first starting out, it’s probably best to keep things simple.
Consider using a single-light setup.
Many portrait photographers make use of just one main strobe light for their shoots.
A reflector can be used as well to fill in light where you don’t want any shadows.
See ourstudio lighting guide for photographersthat will help you make important creative decisions for your shoot.
This is important because your lighting will always change as soon as you move the model or your camera.
The shadows and highlights will fall in different places as soon as the perspective changes.
Save some posing inspiration on your phone so that you don’t run out of ideas.
Sites like Pinterest are great for discovering how photographers pose models.
The Best Camera tweaks to Use
Camera tweaks aren’t as complicated as they might first seem.
Your ISO will be set to the lowest, usually around 100.
Something like a neutral gray background would be ideal.
There are a few reasons for this:
A neutral background doesn’t have to be gray.
Any solid background (avoid patterns) that isn’t too bright or too dark will work fine.
Props can come in handy if you run out of ideas or just want to experiment.
If you do use props, we recommend using them after your planned shots.
This will help reduce the risk of worn accessories ruining the model’s hair and makeup.
Remember that time is money if you’re renting a space.
Your main mission is to get the shoot completed according to your plan, nothing more and nothing less.
Plan to keep your out-of-pocket expenses low and aim for keeping the shoot on schedule.
