Build a DIY Home Studio

 

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

Class Introduction
Home Studio Space Considerations
Recommended Gear
Low Budget DIY Studio
Camera Settings For Low Light
Live Shoot: Low Ceiling
Backdrop Considerations for DIY
Build a DIY Backdrop Stand
DIY Portrait Lighting
Live Shoot; DIY Portraits
Build a DIY Light Tent
LiveShoot: DIY Product Photography Part 1
Live Shoot: DIY Product Photography Part 2
Live Shoot: DIY Home Business Photography
Build a DIY Macro Lighting Tub
Live Shoot: DIY Lighting Tub
Live Shoot: Natural Lighting With Modifiers Part 1
Live Shoot: Natural Lighting With Modifiers Part 2
Build DIY Gobos
Live Shoot: the Ultimate in DIY
 
 
 
 

Reviews

  • 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!
  • 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.
  • 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!
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