Finally started setting up a home studio

it's far from complete, though

Published on August 12, 2004 By KarmaGirl In Professional Work

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

Comments

dharmagrl

on Aug 12, 2004

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

I think that you have a real talent!

JillUser

on Aug 12, 2004

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.

KarmaGirl

on Aug 12, 2004

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!

crimson

on Aug 12, 2004

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!

Ravenblack

on Aug 12, 2004

I agree, those pics are very lovely and your daughter looks really sweet in them.

KarmaGirl

on Aug 13, 2004

Thanks NickyG and Ravenblack!

Texas Wahine

on Aug 17, 2004

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.

web_poet

on Aug 18, 2004

So you are having a swell time with your home studio,I envy you,keep bloggong, Karma.

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