Build a DIY Home Studio with Mike Hagen

Mike's approach is very clear and accessible. He is quickly becoming one of my favorite teachers!

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.

I'm cheap and a non-professional and I love to produce professional looking photos. Thanks for these great ideas.

great information and very practical!

Loved the class. I also thought the model Sidney was amazing.

Mike Hagen always delivers. Whether it be as a great photo tour leader or a workshop instructor. He explains things in a very patient and interesting way. Great class.

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!

Ideal course for beginners to studio photography who may want to experiment with low-cost options. I have been a photographer for some time but I was interested in Mike's DIY options. Having from time to time invested in cotton (or 'muslin') backdrops which suffer from major creasing I am now eager to try out Mike's suggestion of velour as an alternative. The last third of the lessons suffered radically from audio lag, meaning audio was some seconds out of sync with the video. Some years ago I looked for LED work lights as an always-on light alternative to studio strobes but options are limited in the UK; V-flat foamcore/foamboard availability is similarly limited not just Mike's course here but most) and 8' x 4' very difficult to obtain; UK equivalents of Home Depot don't seem to stock it at that size except in multiples of 20/25 and much more expensive, unfortunately. I was very impressed by Sydney's athletic shots using the 3-light Snap-On set-up, great photos!

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!

Very easy to make and cheap. I like his way to explain. I will totally recommend it.

i love this cool course with mike. Very interesting and cool.

Great course, very inexpensive items to produce stunning unedited images.

Great ideas Mike. Love your style.

I think that this course will create a lot of interest in the community. I look forward to viewing it with the intention of purchasing the product if the content is what I expect it to be. Regards. Mike