Building a Bargain Photo Studio

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I went around yesterday morning and picked up a few items to construct a photo studio with


  • Clothespins (18 count) : 1.49 at TruValue Hardware

    Useful in clamping things down, holding things in place, and for holding the showercurtain in front of the lamp

  • Shower Curtain: 2.63 Clearance at Target

    I cut this apart to create a filter to put in front of the lamp to diffuse the light.

  • 8 1/2 in. Clamp Lamp: 10.99 at OSH

    A lamp that can be easily clamped and adjusted.
  • Light Bulbs (4): 1.69 at OSH

    To put in the lamp. I may end up buying some higher wattage bulbs, but for now, these 100W will do.

  • Foam Core (White): 2.49 at Aaron Brothers

    To act as a light reflector and as a surface to photograph on.
  • White Posterboard : 0.79 at OfficeMac

    To create the infinite horizon.

And all of this for just a hair over 20 dollars.

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are you going to set up shop for recreation or for a side business? ")

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