Studio Basics

I don’t have a fancy studio “downtown.”  (I wish).  Maybe someday.  But for now, I make use of whatever space I have–which at present happens to be out in my garage.  I’m fortunate enough to have a slightly larger-than-average garage, so the space works for me.

Studio Basics is where I talk about building real photography setups in real spaces — garages, spare rooms, kitchens, and small home studios — using practical lighting, simple modifiers, and the repeatable workflows I use that actually work.

I focus on the fundamentals of shaping light, controlling reflections, choosing backgrounds, setting up small studios, and using affordable gear to get professional-looking results without needing a warehouse, a crew, or a five-figure lighting budget.

If you’ve ever thought, “I don’t have a studio — I just have a little space,” I’m right there with you.  Let’s see if we can make that space a place that starts producing professional images.