Creating a makeshift studio is common to photographers who specialize in DIY photography. While makeshift studios may not attain the structure that is common among professional photographers\’ studios, DIY photographers can create ways to make the room spacious enough and free of unwanted light sources as well.

A makeshift studio that is free of obstructions provides adequate space for indoor shoots. On the other hand, DIY photographers can cover windows and other open spaces with dark window shades to block unwanted light. Photographers may also decide to keep other light sources especially those which they believe will help them obtain their desired photo effect.

Understanding how and where to set up the backdrop is also common to DIY photography. The wall on which the backdrop will be installed should be free of any obstacles. Pushpins are really functional in terms of adhering light backdrops to the wall. Pushpins don\’t leave huge holes in the wall. Pushpins, however, may not do a good job in terms of holding heavy commercial backgrounds. In this case, photographers will have to invest in backdrop stands.

Adding on another equipment that serves as additional source of light is also a basic requirement for indoor photographers. Indoor photographers should not treat room lights their major light source because they cannot direct the light. Hence, studio photographers need a reflector to illuminate the dark side from which the subject is positioned. Novices who don\’t have lighting equipment yet may choose to capture the subject with a slow shutter speed.

A tripod will be of great help when deciding to capture photographs with slow shutter speed. Photographers may also prefer capturing photographs with highest ISO so that the subject will not have to remain still for too long.

Resourcefulness is indeed an essential trait that every photographer specializing in DIY photography should exhibit. The more resourceful a budding photographer is, the more he is likely to survive in this highly competitive endeavor.