Create a photography studio in your home as a convenient place to work.
Get more out of your spare bedroom by using it as an at-home . The way you decorate and furnish the space can make it comfortable for overnight guests as well as professional and inviting for your photography clients. Opt for lightweight, versatile furniture that's easy to push around and portable or fold-up pieces that can pull double duty. Keep the room set up as a studio if you use it primarily for photography purposes, and convert it into a guest room when necessary.
Instructions
1. Paint the walls a soft, soothing color that won't compete for attention or alter skin coloring in photographs. Shades of gray, creamy beige or soft pastels will serve the room during photography sessions and when overnight guests are visiting.
2. Position the furniture so it's easy to rearrange when converting the room from a guest room to a photography studio and back again. Use rollaway or collapsible furniture when possible, such as a Murphy bed. Include at least one or two comfortable chairs and a small desk for clients to fill out paperwork or discuss the photo shoot with you. Stools, ottomans or chairs can also be used during photo sessions.
3. Use photography backdrops on a portable stand. Build a stand out of PVC pipe and wooden dowels or closet rods if you can't purchase one. Alternatively, install curtain tracks on the ceiling and hang the backdrops. Slide them out of the way like curtains when you aren't using them.
4. Set up ample lighting in the room. Invest in a portable lighting kit that breaks down easily and store it in a bag or container in the closet or under the bed.
5. Fill a container, drawers or armoire with accessories and props for your photography sessions. You may need feather boas, toys, stuffed animals, wooden blocks or other props that are related to the types of photos you take. Add plants, flower arrangements, candles or lamps around the room where it looks natural to create an inviting space.
6. Display some of your previous work in frames on the walls, desk or an easel. Don't go overboard and cover the walls. A few of your best shots can inspire you, as well as add character to the room, whether you're using it as a guest bedroom or photography studio.
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