Proper set up of your lighting and your studio will have a big impact on the quality of your photos. Regardless of whether you have a professional studio or a DIY studio in your home, the setup is important. And if you are not familiar with or experienced in setting it up it can be a bit of a mystery. This post links out to 10 different resources that can help you to get your own studio set up effectively.
How to Set Up Basic Three-Point Studio Lighting
This tutorial and diagram are perfect for a simple, classic three-light studio setup.
How to Set Up Five-Light Studio Set
Going a little bit further than the three-light set, this example shows how to properly use a five-light set for beautiful portraits.
Creating the Ultimate Portable Photo Studio
This article covers the different products and techniques that you can use to have a minimalist studio approach that allows you to be more portable and still get great results.
Classic One-Light Setups
This cheat sheet shows how you can use one light in several different ways for different effects.
Studio Portraits – Getting Started with One Light
This article shows a simple way to get started with a basic one-light studio setup.
Simple Studio Lighting Setup
This setup is also pretty simple and is a good starting point, but it uses two lights instead of one.
5 Different Looks with 1 Light
Here you will see how you can use a single light to get 5 different looks quite easily.
The Budget Garage Studio Setup
If you don’t have the space in your home for a studio setup this is a great option. The article shows how you can set up a simple, but effective, studio in your garage.
Portrait Lighting Cheat Sheet
This portrait cheat sheet shows several different options for one and two-light studio setups.
Master Your Home Photo Studio: Setup, Settings, Accessories Explained
This is a helpful article for getting your own studio set up properly. It covers the details of how to set things up and how to use flash sync.
