How to Make Your Own Studio Lighting

Set up professional lighting on your own.

Not everyone with a camera has the ability to take professional looking photographs. However, if a professional photo studio is available, it is sure to make the quality of the photos increase dramatically. Since many people can't afford to rent a professional studio, they opt to improvise and create their own studio with improvised lighting. Creating your own studio lighting can be easily done using only a few items along with strategic placement.

Things You'll Need

• Three 500-watt work lights
• Three tripods
• White sheets

Instructions

1. Purchase three 500-watt halogen work lights along with three tripods. Attach the lights to the tripods.

2. Select a room with white or bright colored walls for your photo shoot. Hang a white or bright colored sheet as the backdrop.

3. Set up the tripods on each side of the sheet. Aim the lights directly at the backdrop.

4. Set up a third light at the rear of the backdrop. Position the light on the floor aiming up towards the subject to be photographed to eliminate shadows.

5. Take a few test photos to ensure the lighting is to your liking.

References

• Shutter Talk: Do It Yourself Lighting