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Studio Portraits - help

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Deezy
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So i got myself a little job shooting staff at a local insurance company (30 people)

i was wondering if any of you know how to make a cheap soft box (that can be mounted on a lightstand)

i have 2 SB-900s, 3 PWs, D300 and stands that i will be using for the shoot.

all my studio stuff has all been creative and "artsy" but now i have to get down to professionalism
so yeah, i generally know how to shoot studio portraits, but i would like to use a softbox or any type of diffuser. i dont have much money to spend.

HELP me photographers of NS. tips, what to do and dont do. etcetc

+K for anyone who helps me.

Thanks in advance


Apr 11 2011 6:41PM
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TWoods
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pin bed sheets to the ceiling and set your lights a couple feet behind them.

If you want to spend the a little more money, you can build a square frame out of PVC and stretch bedsheets around it with bungee cords. You could use clamps to hold those up with a lightstand if you bag the stands. I guess that would look a little more legit.
Apr 11 2011 7:00PM
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Deezy
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i was thinking that but, i dont think i have a clean white beedsheet lol
i might just go out and get a shoot through diffuser. (just stop up the light)

im a newschooler shooting for an aviation insurance company, i should try look somewhat legit


so a softbox and a fill light (that also gets the BG)
Apr 11 2011 7:07PM
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.jr
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What? How are artsy and creative shots not considered professional?

Id like to see some of the artsy shots if you don't mind.
Apr 11 2011 7:46PM
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Deezy
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i dont have them on this HDD
but this one my bro made his DP on facebook.
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Apr 11 2011 7:59PM
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Keyjibbs
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My first thought is see if the company will expense buying you some softboxes. It is very unprofessional to come to a job with homemade items. Some are okay but then there is other things that are going to make it look like you're unprofessional. There are good DIY softboxes but you're going to find them at photography websites and not newschoolers.

I'd suggest setting up your flash placement at home with practice models that way you can get in there and take photos without having to make adjustments during the shoot. Also buy some cheap reflectors (most can be found under $20) to get rid of small shadows that can occur with only 2 flashes.
Apr 11 2011 9:11PM
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Winston_Smith
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http://DIYphotography.net
Apr 11 2011 10:25PM
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