How To Build Your Own Photo Studio

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Since I often get asked what photo equipment I use for my food photography, I figured it would be a good idea to share it with you today as well as how to create your own photo studio.

Creating a photo studio in your house can be quite inexpensive.  All you really need is:

1. A table
2. A large window that gets plenty of light
3. A thin, white sheet or blinds (to diffuse the light coming in from the window)
4. A few pieces of styrofoam to use as reflectors
5. Your photo equipment (see below)
6. A ton of different fabrics and plates to complemeent the food
7. Tasty food 🙂

Speaking of photo equipment, this is what I use:

1. Nikon D60 10.2MP Digital SLR Camera: This is the camera I use to photograph my food…and my life.  The Nikon D60 is a great user- friendly "starter" DSLR.
2. Nikon 55-200mm Nikkor Lens: For being a relatively inexpensive telephoto zoom lens, this one is pretty darn good.  This is what I use most for my food shots.
3. Nikon 18-55mm Nikkor Zoom Lens: This is the lens I use when I want to get a nice close, but not too close, shot of my food.  This is another good deal of a lens.
4. Tripod: This handy tool helps you minimize blur in yourphotos and allows you to fuss with the food, not with the camera's location or frame.
5. Table-Top Sweep with Colored Paper Backgrounds: This is a neat little photography tool that allows me to have different colored backgrounds for my food photography.  It sits nicely on the table and isn't too expensive.  Over time, I have found I prefer using my own papers and/or fabrics, as opposed to the ones it comes with, but it is a handy tool that will hold up a background for your shots.

Food photography is all about natural lighting.  If the weather doesn't cooperate, though, I also use a Studio Lighting Kit that includes a light, stand and umbrella to help provide needed diffused light.

I hope this information helps.  Please let me know if you have other questions!

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