Build a DIY Home Studio

Class Description

This course is fantastic! You don't need a lot of money to start a studio or go on location. Mike shows some great easy hacks anyone can use to create a studio and create professional photographs that will earn you the money to then purchase more pro equipment. I got some great ideas I'll be using on my next shoot! - CreativeLive Student | Oct 29, 2016

Getting started in photography and looking to go beyond natural light? Not every piece of equipment needs to hurt your wallet. Join Mike Hagen as he shows you how to create your own do it yourself home studio. He’ll show you to create a $10,000 DIY photography studio on a budget and how to utilize and still create quality looking images. You’ll learn:

How to find and create grip equipment by shopping at your local hardware store
How to create a tabletop studio in your home
How to put together and light a portrait studio on a budget.

You don’t have to have your own studio space or purchase thousands of dollars worth of equipment to build your portfolio of images. Join Mike as he gets you expanding your portfolio so you can gain the clients to eventually purchase the gear you want to own!

Lessons

1Class Introduction
2Home Studio Space Considerations
3Recommended Gear
4Low Budget DIY Studio
5Camera Settings For Low Light
6Live Shoot: Low Ceiling
7Backdrop Considerations for DIY
8Build a DIY Backdrop Stand
9DIY Portrait Lighting
10Live Shoot; DIY Portraits
11Build a DIY Light Tent
12LiveShoot: DIY Product Photography Part 1
13Live Shoot: DIY Product Photography Part 2
14Live Shoot: DIY Home Business Photography
15Build a DIY Macro Lighting Tub
16Live Shoot: DIY Lighting Tub
17Live Shoot: Natural Lighting With Modifiers Part 1
18Live Shoot: Natural Lighting With Modifiers Part 2
19Build DIY Gobos
20Live Shoot: the Ultimate in DIY

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I was so glad to see Mike! He taught my first DSLR class (Nikon D70 - then Nikon D300). I love his presentation style. It is so clear and he takes care of showing details that get in the way of actually 'doing it'. And I like the way he emphasizes good manners when dealing with a model. Well done Mike!

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I've watched this class a few times when it's been on-air and I realized I really need to just buy it. I find Mike so likable and engaging, and I love how he talks you through the shoot while experimenting. Sometimes the experts show you the perfect way to do it the first time but it leaves you not really able to troubleshoot when you are doing it yourself. I already own a lot of gear that his DIY equipment is emulating, but it's really artistically inspiring to see his creative approaches.

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This course is fantastic! You don't need a lot of money to start a studio or go on location. Mike shows some great easy hacks anyone can use to create a studio and create professional photographs that will earn you the money to then purchase more pro equipment. I got some great ideas I'll be using on my next shoot!