Finally started setting up a home studio

it's far from complete, though

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I was on medical leave from work for 3 weeks.  I got really bored after awhile because there wasn't much I could do.  So, I started looking on eBay for photo studio stuff.  If you ever decide to start a studio, use eBay for some of the basics.  You can get new backgrounds and props for basically 1/3 wholesale.  I bought a 10' x 20' scenic muslin for $70.  It wholesales for $269 and retails for over $300.  I also bought some other props, then used them to take pics of my darling daughter.  Below are some small samples of them.  I spent about $150 on the whole set and costume (I made the skirt and hair flowers).  The rest of my website is at: http://www.angela-marshall.com  

                

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Reply #1 from JoeUser Forums Top

Karma, those are beautiful!  Your daughter is a cutie as well!

I think that you have a real talent!

Reply #2 from JoeUser Forums Top
Awesome pictures!  I wish I had a girl   My boys are getting a lot better at posing but I doubt they would let me dress them up for anything as neat as that.
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Reply #3 from JoeUser Forums Top

Thanks for the kind words!   I need some better lights for my studio.  I'm setting up an unused room for it.  It gives me something to do on weekends.  Taking pics of my daughter works out well because it gives me experience plus I then have pics to give to family.  The pics don't show it, but taking pictures of her is like taking pictures of the Tasmanian devil.  On my site, there is this picture: http://www.angela-marshall.com/photos/others05.jpg everyone thinks she looks so "peaceful".  She's actually kicking the crap out of the poor willow tree.    But, that is the wonder of photography- you only see what you should.

Hopefully I will start getting more work on the weekends to pay for my toys! 

Reply #4 from JoeUser Forums Top
If only we lived closer to each other. Those photos are simply gorgeous... I'd love to have someone set something up like that for my girl! Congrats!
Reply #5 from JoeUser Forums Top
I agree, those pics are very lovely and your daughter looks really sweet in them.
Reply #6 from JoeUser Forums Top

Thanks NickyG and Ravenblack!

 

Reply #7 from JoeUser Forums Top
KarmaGirl: What beautiful photos! Your daughter is precious.

On my site, there is this picture: http://www.angela-marshall.com/photos/others05.jpg everyone thinks she looks so "peaceful". She's actually kicking the crap out of the poor willow tree.


You have a very good sense of when to take the photo. I worked as a portrait photographer for a short time and that was one of the most difficult things to learn . . . how to sense the very best moment to take the shot. Your photos are fantastic, and I think your lighting fits very well with the mood of the photo. Beautiful.
Reply #8 from JoeUser Forums Top
So you are having a swell time with your home studio,I envy you,keep bloggong, Karma.