How to Build a HOME PHOTOGRAPHY STUDIO in a SMALL PLACE!

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[@leslieunger7438]

finally someone who makes it all sound possible and not intimidating or so expensive that I will never be able to begin. Thank you!

[@LauraBC]

Awwww so happy to hear that Leslie! I know how it is when starting... I’ve been there so I find it super important to recommend the most affordable gear at least to start with. :) I hope you enjoy my channel! 😍🙏🏼❤️

[@shaughnegonzalez6814]

Leslie Unger 😎 yes!

[@erikaporter7805]

@@LauraBC I agree with Leslie. Makes me feel so much better that I'm not a professional photographer but it doesn't have to be so daunting. I have an estate jewelry business do you have any specific recommendations for getting soft, but tight and detailed photos? If it makes sense to have this convo in another stream let me know. Thanks! good stuff

[@audi_kid]

Yes!!!!! So glad I found Her!!!!! 🎉🤗

[@HaimGreen]

Your personality at the first few minutes made me subscribe to your channel , you so positive and I love your smile , thanks .

[@LauraBC]

Thank you so much for your beautiful words Haim. They really mean a lot! I’m so happy to have you here in my channel! :) Big hug from London!

[@kabelolanga3924]

@@LauraBC 100% I also subscribed in the first few seconds of watching. Nice 1

[@Ikas031]

Same

[@ronakowski6717]

I agree

[@WhirlOmar]

That is so funny because I immediately within the first minute and a half also decided to hit the subscribe button because I already felt like she’s going to be great to hang out with. Indeed, great personality.

[@leedahoney]

I’m trying to start a little photography studio in my bedroom and I’m so happy to have found your channel and this video!! Thank you! Love how encouraging you are! ❤️ definitely subscribed!!

[@LauraBC]

Awww thank you so much! I'm so happy to have helped you. It makes me very excited to help others with the same problems I encountered myself years ago. :) So glad that you feel encouraged! We, photographers and creatives, really need that from time to time to stay motivated. Any questions please just ask. :) Welcome to my channel and thanks for joining me here! :) Hugs from London!

[@2comicsonabench]

Respect the hustle. Subscribed.

[@LauraBC]

Thank you so much! I hope you enjoy my channel. Happy to have you around here! :) Hugs from London!

[@BracketReviews]

I am blown away like.... How come?! You are so creative, Angel. Intro and your speech. On point 🎯

[@LauraBC]

Awww thank you so much for the amazing words! Sending u loads of love from London! :)

[@BracketReviews]

@@LauraBC You are welcome. I will try and use your technique for my small home studio too. Thanks 😊.

[@LauraBC]

@@BracketReviews Amazing! I’m glad I could help. It’s nice to be able to have a home studio for our own projects or professional work. 📸❤️

[@LauraBC]

Hi guys! I hope this video helped you build your awesome home photography studio! ❤️ Subscribe here for weekly videos! :) laurabc.com/youtube

[@saral.9220]

This video is so encouraging. It really motivates me to hear how you started and how small your place is. You have such beautiful work. I would've never believed it was done there! love it! I will definitely get that flash as well. I thought they were way more expensive. Thanks for this!

[@LauraBC]

Hi Sara! Yes! The flash is definitely well worth it and super affordable. It’s the one I use now for professional work and it works great! :) Thanks a lot for your watching. I’m so glad you found it encouraging. 💪🏼 Big hug from London! :)

[@biancaberg]

Purrrfect - I literally live in a box 😂

[@LauraBC]

Hahah same here! And this studio at least is not so bad. I have been in tiiiiiny rooms. So I became very experienced through struggling a lot! 😄 Glad I could help! :)))

[@damonworthamsr261]

Your energy is so amazing. This is the first video of yours I have seen, but it was suggested because I'm looking to add a small studio to my home. I have the confidence after watching this video to maximize the space I have and that I won't need thousands of dollars to get high quality work.

[@LauraBC]

Thank you so much Damon! 😍 I really hope you enjoy my channel. Best of luck with the studio. As you see, we can manage not expending much. 💪🏼 Big hug from London! :)

[@Heiko_Kanzler]

Finally, someone who shots in a tiny space like I have. Absolute killer tips!

[@LauraBC]

Yessss!! Thank you Heiko! So nice to know that you also shoot in a small space. Here in London I had no choice. Renting an external studio is not sustainable when already paying so much for the flat! 😅 Big hug! I hope you like my channel. ❤️

[@ShahzaibDamnCruze]

Excellent

[@LauraBC]

Thank youu! :)

[@bryankimani]

Thank you. Setting up my studio, in my bedroom. Mob Love from Nairobi, Kenya 🇰🇪

[@LauraBC]

Amazing! :) Loads of love from London all the way to Kenya! :))

[@SamKuhne]

Laura, this is awesome! I'm currently working remotely from my parent's bedroom as a video editor for financial company, while also trying to grow myself as freelance video editor and videographer. I just ordered paperback drops, and some studio lights and you've given me a lot of ideas on how to make my small space work. Excited to see what else you do, subscribed!

[@LauraBC]

Hi Sam! That's amazing! So nice to hear your story. I'm so glad to have contributed to the set up of your new creative space! 😍 Thanks a lot for joining my channel! I hope you enjoy my videos! Big hug from London! :) Keep creating! 🎥 ❤️

[@danielxphi]

LOVED hearing your story and LOVED these affordable tips! Super concise and very well-explained 🤘🏼

[@LauraBC]

Hi Daniel! Thank you so much for your comment. I’m soooo happy to hear that you enjoyed the video and found it useful. I absolutely love to help with what I humbly can! Hugs from London! I hope you enjoy my channel! :)

[@SonnyGreenwichJr]

Laura thank you! I've been meaning to buy the Godox SL-60 for filming it seems great! Salutations from wet and chilly Ireland! ☘️☮️🤘🏽🤠👍🏽☮️☘️

[@LauraBC]

Yesss I’m well happy with the Godox SL-60. Glad I could help with your decision! 🙏🏼 Big big love from an also chilly London ❤️

[@Jagz9]

75% skills and creative 25% gears:)

[@verifiedkim]

instant sub when you introduced yourself

[@LauraBC]

Awww thank you so much Kim! I hope you enjoy my channel! 😍 Big love from London! :))

[@romiemiller7876]

Your space looks like it's about the same size as mine, about 350 sq. feet. It's difficult to do much of anything in it. Good video. I also use Godox. This video would have been improved if you'd shown a behind the scenes of you actually working in such a small space.

[@LauraBC]

Thank you Romie! I'm glad you liked the video. When I was professionally shooting there, I wasn't doing KZbin videos yet. And I moved not long after this video to my new studio. I did a home photography studio as well in my new place and I do have videos shooting as you said. 😊 This one is my new home studio: kzbin.info/www/bejne/gaKog2Z5iclnmpY And here you can watch some of the videos where I'm shooting: kzbin.info/www/bejne/h6WthIZrr5Knh6M kzbin.info/www/bejne/aqWcaXSKd7KjmpY kzbin.info/www/bejne/roexmJSPpM2Uoqc

[@pranavpaliyath]

Hi, I loved the video. I just have a quick question. We’re you only lit by the modelling lamp of the sk400 when u were talking?

[@LauraBC]

Hi! Thanks so much! I’m glad you liked it. 😊 That’s correct. I didn’t have a continuous light in that moment so I managed to lit the video using the modelling lamp of the flash. :D I do have now more gear and a continuous light for my videos. You can take a look at this video where I explain everything in more detail: kzbin.info/www/bejne/gaKog2Z5iclnmpY Greetings from London! :)

[@victorguapo7827]

Thanks for encouraging me... I'm a beginner I would like to be helped with some advice on what to start with, the devices and everything. Thank you.

[@LauraBC]

You are very welcome! I’m so happy to hear that my videos encourage you Victor! :)) Keep it up and shoot a lot! Thats the best way to learn. 😍📸❤️

[@jimmypalsson960]

First video i see on your channel. Really helps out a lot. New sub. What color whould you recommend for portrait as a first backdrop? White, grey?

[@LauraBC]

Hi Jimmy! Thank you so much! 🙏🏼 As a first backdrop, if you don’t have white wall (it perfectly works for portraits), I would take white. If you separate your subject from the back, you will be able to get the white backdrop looking grey. 😊 I personally love shooting with black backdrop as well. So it is up to you what you like more. :)

[@Frenchtechprofessor]

Gracias Laura for your great channel which I discovered yesterday. Glad to see Iberian photographers making it.

[@SamuelJamesVideos]

I love that background. I live in a small place too, and it's difficult to make that depth that a lot of KZbinrs have in a smaller space but I made it work. I might paint my walls matte black after seeing this video. Great job, I've subbed

[@LauraBC]

Thank you so much Samuel! ❤️ So happy to know that you liked the video. Thanks for subscribing! I hope you enjoy my channel. I love black backgrounds. 😄 It’s true that is harder to get depth in a small place. We manage anyhow with what we have right? :) Good idea about those black walls. 💪🏼

[@betweenrawframes8341]

This is amazing. So helpful. Thank you so much 🙏🏼🫶🏼

[@LauraBC]

You're most welcome! So nice to know that this video was helpful. I hope you enjoy my channel! 😊❤️

[@ljrandom147]

I am currently in the process of making half of my bedroom into a photography with a 10 foot wide backdrop. great video btw

[@LauraBC]

Amazing!! I used to built studios in very small rooms. Playing with what I had. So nice to hear that you are building yours! 😍 I hope you enjoy my channel! :)

[@AdrianTschubarov]

Jajaja estoy en una habitacion de 3x2 y la luz se escapa para todos lados. A usar la imaginación a ver que sale.

[@LauraBC]

Hola Adrian! Jaja te entiendo perfectamente. Me pasaba a mi muchas veces. Lo ideal es que coloques aun que sea tela negra en el lado opuesto del flash o del sujeto a fotografiar para que la luz no rebote. :) Ya me contarás qué tal! :D Un abrazo desde Londres!

[@pixelpearlproduction538]

I watched this whole video coz ur accent sounds so nice …. It just rolls so smooth …. Also great advice

[@LauraBC]

😄 Thank you so much! I’m glad you like my accent and the fact that it can be understood. :D Big hug from London! I hope you enjoy my channel. 😊

[@JonathanCooperGB]

Great video, thanks, have bought Luminar with your referral

[@LauraBC]

Thank u! :)) So nice to hear that you enjoyed the video. And pls don’t hesitate to ask me if u have any questions about Luminar! 🙏🏼❤️

[@asifaziz7558]

I really appreciate that you made this video because its very useful for me , i pray to God that you have more success 😀

[@LauraBC]

Awww thank you so much Asif! So happy to know that you enjoyed the video. Big love from London! ❤️

[@brandingwithvee]

Thank you for sharing. What’s the focal length of the lens you use?

[@LauraBC]

You're welcome Violet! 😊 In this space I used my 24-105mm and I play with it to see the space I have for the right frame of the shot. But even in this space, I was able to shot with a 105mm. Close-up portraits but possible. 😊

[@loveraquel816]

You are so beautiful and amazing! Thank you!

[@LauraBC]

🥺❤️ Thank you so much Raquel! And you’re most welcome. I hope you enjoy my channel! xx

[@loveraquel816]

@@LauraBC ❤️❤️ it is definitely my pleasure Laura! Indeed I am enjoying and learning! Please keep creating amazing content! 😍🤞🏾🙏🏾😊

[@LauraBC]

@@loveraquel816 Thank you! 😍 I'll keep the videos coming every week! ❤ Big love! xx

[@BikingWithCraig]

Hey Laura, I cannot express how much I admire you. You really highlight that it is all about attitude and hard work. So much of your advice applies to me :)

[@Lukafull]

The Ikea hack is so genius !

[@LauraBC]

Right?? I loved it when I discovered it! 😍 Good to know you liked it too! :)

[@robertsanzotera9591]

such a beautiful ellegent woman i learned a lot, i lover her voice.

[@LauraBC]

Thank you so much Robert! I hope you enjoy my channel! 😍📸

[@chinaratashmatova8657]

Laura, you are so charismatic and so creative ! I subscribed after first few minutes watching you! And thank you for super helpful tips ! I am about to set up my photo studio in my small living room.amd your video was very helpful !

[@LauraBC]

Thank you so much Chinara! 😍 It really means a lot to know that the tips helped you. A home studio is super exciting to have as a photographer and a very nice way to do professional work without spending much! :)) I hope you enjoy my channel. :) Hugs from London! ❤️

[@RatulPaul0]

What a lovely presentation! Not only that, the information you gave is very much helpful for me.

[@LauraBC]

Awww thank you so much! So nice to know that liked the video and it helped you. I hope you enjoy my channel! 😊

[@favourarowolo5216]

Happy new year And also waiting for ur next video

[@LauraBC]

Happy New Year! 🥂 I hope you enjoy my channel. :) My next video will be up today at 5pm GMT 😍📸

[@alejutube2002]

Very very informative. Thank you so much, Laura. How bout your lens? What do you use when you shoot there? Thank you so much!

[@LauraBC]

You are very welcome! Happy I could help! :) Here in this space, I use the 35mm and the 24-105mm for full-body or half-body. The 105mm for portraits. 😊📸

[@1986byanca]

I just discovered you and you are a force!! Love that! I’m not a photographer, but I’m a beginner makeup artist and as you know it is important to capture the work and make it visible on social media. I couldn’t find a video specific for beauty but your channel inspired me on exploring the self portrait including my work! Keep up the good work! 😊

[@alfredoburgosnunez9099]

Wao this is super nice and your work is amazing

[@LauraBC]

Thank you much Alfredo! Me alegro un montón de que te guste mi trabajo y hayas disfrutado del video! 😍

[@AndyTran]

Great video! Thank you for sharing. That iKea curtain mount is a genius idea! I've always wonder how I can mount backdrop without those tripod stand. Thank you

[@dariosantacruz]

Loved the tips and the accent. You sound like my friends. Saludos desde México, ya la sigo y veré todos sus videos esta tarde.

[@LauraBC]

Awwww thank you so much Dario! Te mando un abrazo gigante desde Londres hacia Mexico! :))

[@YarnsDIY]

I love your video your so inspirational I live in the UK Staffordshire & love crochet fashion & I di my own photography

[@LauraBC]

Hi Leonardo! Thank you so much! 😍 So good to know that you are your own photographer. I'm exactly the same and I love it! 😊 Big hug from London!

[@YarnsDIY]

Your videos are so helpful I love fashion to , definitely a new follower & subscriber ✊🏽⭐

[@ChristiInCanada]

Hi Laura, what trigger do you use for your Sony camera for the Godox strobe? I have a Sony and am interested in getting your recommended strobe. Thanks!

[@thenewoldphotographer1491]

Back in the early 90's I had to run some film to a local studio. I was shocked at the size of it, both big AND small. Big in the fact they had a white wall and it curved where it met the floor to be seamless. He had a gallon of paint beside it because they would constantly repaint to keep it perfectly white (remember, this is way before Photoshop). It was small in the fact that he showed me an area they did tight portraits, much like your examples. A large softbox, hair light on a black background. I couldn't believe how tight the area was! I had no idea that portraiture could be done like that and it helped my , years later, set up my first studio. Now Neewer and other companies, plus digital make portraiture SO much more affordable and accessible. This was a great video to let people know that they can do this. Keep it up, Laura!

[@LauraBC]

I get you sooo well! Time ago everything was so inaccesible and gear way much more expensive. Now, knowing a bit what to get, we can build a decent studio even in tiny places for professional work. Thanks a lot for watching and bringing me back to the old photography era. 😍🎞 Big hug from London! :)

[@agustintajch]

Excelente video!

[@LauraBC]

Muchas gracias Agustin! :)

[@kingafendikingafendi8897]

My house shelter + kitchen + shower + living + bedroom + hallway = 38m2 going to be a muzium/personal collection/photo studio/art gallery/seater and chatting area/sleeping area/working area/art workshop/dine area 🤣😅😂😜😛😝😋🤪

[@adrianbuckvideo]

Some good unbiased advice here and so honestly presented. Should be noted the car size backdrops (think 2.18 metre) are around same price as the 2.72M - if you look at the Tetenal website. When I started there wasn't a car size option but luckily the 2.7 metere drop fitted in my Nissan hatchback and later Camry saloon from one corner of the boot (trunk) through to the passenger seat footwell or resting on the dash against the windscreen :/ I might later saw off a piece to give me a more practical length of backdrop to work with on a client's premises. So I had to use stands which I agree are the biggest pain for using up floor space but lightweight and one of the few pieces of equipment you will never need to replace. These paper rolls are easy to cut with a regular hand saw meaning you shouldn't be put off getting a 2.7 metre drop. You can then cut to the size that suits your needs. As I said price difference between 2.18 (or 2.08) and full size is negligible depending on where you look :)

[@Diegrown]

Ya sabia yo que tu atento era diferente, Thank you so much for the tutorial, I want to make a photo studio, en Mexico, solo tengo 23 años y es un espacio pequeño y por desgracia aqui no tengo ventanas, tengo una luz Neewer NL480 una Nikon D3200 con un lente muy cieguito el 18-55 a 5.3 y pues, si le batallo para sacar fotografias bien iluminadas como las quiero pero me inspiraste mucho, Thanks you so much, gracias.

[@LauraBC]

Holaaaa! Sí, acento español donde los haya. 😂 Encantada de tenerte por aquí! :) Mucho ánimo con tu estudio! Conozco gente que no tiene ventanas y tienen un estudio muy bueno. Necesitas más luz. Lo ideal es que tengas aun que sea 2 flashes de estudio. Con ellos podrás iluminar esa oscuridad y hacer todo tipo de fotos. Poquito a poco vete adquiriendo equipo. Al principio cuesta. El flash de estudio que recomiendo es muy muy barato en comparación con otros. Con ese sólo igual te apañas. Ya me contarás! Un abrazo desde Londres a Mexico! :)

[@Diegrown]

@@LauraBC Muchas muchas gracias! Lo haré, tomare algunas fotos de prueba y te contaré cómo me fue, ¿Será necesario también comprar el fondo?. Sigue creando! Y de nuevo muchas muchas gracias

[@LauraBC]

@@Diegrown De nada! 😍❤️ Pues depende. Yo cuando quiero fondo blanco, con la pared me es más que suficiente. Pero un fondo negro para mi es imprescindible porque me encantan las fotos “moody” o “low key”. Si tu estilo son las fotos muy iluminadas, con una pared clara te vale. :) También puedes coger un fondo gris claro. Por que dependiendo de los parámetros de cámara, puedes hacer que parezca negro, gris claro, o gris oscuro. :)

[@Diegrown]

@@LauraBC Ah! Claro el gris me puede funcionar, pero también soy de Low key entonces si también me gustaría la opción del fondo negro. Muchas muchas gracias ❤️ la seguiré en Instagram para ver su trabajó. De nuevo muchas gracias por los tips.

[@Shubhamsharma-qv8ty]

When will you be launching your course?

[@LauraBC]

I’m working so hard for it. But hopefully soon. 🙏🏼 I’m also building a bundle with all the emails I personally send and pitch decks as this has been very requested as well. To be the first one to know about the release and get a discount during its launch, you can join my free newsletter here: laurabc.com/blog

[@ancaaxinte97]

Super!!!thank yoo For this video!! I need your help!🙏 can you recommend me a good camera and a good lens for indoors and outdoors? up to 1500 euros?please!!thank you!!

[@sofiahenriques6627]

Hi Laura. Thanks so much for this video. I just came across your channel and I'm staying :) When you mentioned the light kit, you mentioned you got the newer sk-400 but your link leads me to the godox sk-400 (maybe because I'm not in the UK). When I search for newer sk-400 I don't get any results or it only shows the godox. Would it be possible to leave a link (non-amazon one)for lights you mentioned? That would be great!

[@cristianmelendezbarria4304]

Hi Laura, thanks for your content and for this video, very helpful. I'm just starting with food photography and regarding lighting, would you recommend the Phottix RGB m200r, I've seen some food photographers using it in different shootings at restaurants. Thank you

[@ruthferrer8870]

No te conocía Laura y ahora te estas convirtiendo en mi favorita, tengo un flash elinchrome de los viejos desde hace años (10 mas o menos) y más nunca lo usé desde que lo traje de venezuela a londres, y pensar que lo único que necesito es un adaptador de corriente de América a europa, creo que vale la pena comprarlo mas que comprarse un flash nuevo ya que de momento no podría comprarme otro elinchrome pero si un neewer. Tu qué me recomendarías ? gracias

[@carlosamo815]

Está muy bien que hayas recomendado equipo más barato para los que tenga menos presupuesto. Ese flash parece muy bueno calidad-precio. Me gustó mucho este vídeo. Gracias :)

[@LauraBC]

Genial! Me alegro de que te haya ayudado un poco para descubrir equipo más barato. Funciona muy bien! :)

[@TheRebekahburgess]

I love your video & your energy is fantastic. Great to have it broken down like this - photographers can get much too technical and I'm very much just in my first couple of years as a professional. I'm based in New Zealand and with house prices here we haven't got the ability to go into a bigger house - our house is tiny - to allow me to set up a studio - and I'd like more flexibility when it comes to family photos instead of being beholden to the weather all the time. I'm getting a hobby room built that I wasn't going to use as a studio. but a writing room. It's 2.4 x 2.4 m with double doors that open onto a small deck. I actually think maybe I could make it work as a studio, initially as a natural light studio. I'm really interested in what lens you use for portrait photography. And your portraits are stunning by the way, wow.

[@saulidaniel]

Eey! Very informative video! What focal lengths you're normally using in your studio?

[@LauraBC]

Hi Sauli! Thank you so much! :) I use my 25-105mm depending on how much I want to cover in frame. For half-body shots I use a wider focal length but for close-up portraits I can even manage with the my 105mm going right to the other side of the room. 🥰

[@saulidaniel]

@@LauraBC Thanks for the reply Laura! I'm considering to buy a black background into my small apartment and start exploring studio lightning! :)

[@LauraBC]

Oh yessss! I love love love black backdrop! 🥰 You will have loads of fun experimenting! 😍📸

[@tobihagen1717]

Great vid. Immediately subbed :)

[@LauraBC]

Thank you so much Tobi! :))) I hope you enjoy my channel! Hugs from London! :)

[@colinreidcr]

Ive already passed my NQ and starting my HNC Photography this August. I live in a flat but my living room is massive as well as the place itself. Do you think I should start turning my living room into a photography studio?

[@teoperun]

Try to speak more slowly and you will be English. Once upon a time. Maybe. Although I'm not sure about that.

[@MrKarina2111]

Thank You so much…. I will have soon very small pleace and you show me that everythink is possible…

[@starktus]

I love your work but honestly i cannot understand why would you ever move to london from anywhere in spain. To me it sounded like you wanted to go there and have a hard & poor life while living expensive :)

[@LauraBC]

Hi Bogdan! Thank you! Glad you like my work! :) It's very easy to understand. In Spain, there are no jobs at all, no creative industry and you couldn't even get a photography gig even for free. :D We are in a big crisis since well before 2013. In London? I ended up shooting with international music artists, became the creative director of a fashion company and I had salaries that I could never imagine in Spain. The rent? is just the price you have to pay to live in such an amazing city full of opportunities. :) Not a poor life at all! just the opposite! :D If you want to fulfil your dreams, you must go wherever you can make them happen! :) I miss Spain, is so damn beautiful. But we are in a very bad situation over there. People see Spain very good because is awesome for holidays. Try to live there and grow your career... A very different reality.

[@starktus]

@@LauraBC Oh ok, i didn't know things are so bad from that perspective. I traveled a lot in Spain and loved it so much i was actually thinking moving there. Also saw london but didn't like it at all.

[@LauraBC]

@@starktus Exactly. Spain is incredible. Best weather, people, food, landscape... I miss it a lot! ❤️ But the economy is real bad... I want to come back in some point but for now, London is being the best place for me creatively talking. :) I hope to visit my family soon! When they allow us to travel. 🤦🏻‍♀️

[@OneMomentForMe1]

Una pasada el provecho que has sacado a un espacio tan pequeño! Muy buenos consejos!👍

[@LauraBC]

Gracias!! Me alegro de que te haya gustado el video! :))

[@jmftt]

Hola de los E.E.U.U. de un Asturiano!

[@LauraBC]

Holaaaaaa! Otro del Norte! 😍 Yo soy de Bilbao. Espero que todo te vaya bien por allí! 😊

[@mo5dm600]

Great video, do you think 2x 200w strobes would be enough power? Thank you

[@HK7ART]

that's so good am gonna subscribe and supporting you cause u deserve it !!! have a good luck .. !!

[@LauraBC]

Thank you so much! 🙏🏼 I appreciate a lot your support and your great feedback! Hugs from London! :)))

[@kingsglory100]

Good Job Laura, please how can I contact you, I'm trying to use one of my rooms for a photoshoot, I'm tired of shooting photos and videos at the wedding, graduation, or housewarming location. I need people to come to me and I don't have to spend money on gas and the stress is another issue. Please can I speak to you or email you I like your video presentation, I live close to Washington, D.C. I need to give up my paycheck-to-paycheck job if this will work for me.

[@patilkendrearjunsingh1435]

wow, in love with your studio , Awesome

[@LauraBC]

Thank you so much! 😊 I hope you enjoy my channel! :))

[@JohnAmaro_Official]

Hi i like your colors..do you edit/colorgrade videos and photos on a mac? or do you have another display?

[@learn.photography.videography]

awesome production quality on this video!

[@LauraBC]

Thank you so much Dimitar! I’m so glad that you noticed. 😄 Trying to improve my video skills to deliver better content! :)

[@dazzlaar02331]

Laura you are the best!!! Stumbled on your channel and now I’m hooked. Love the tone of your portraits. Ps you are also now my new crush 🤣🤣

[@ManuelNunez1]

I'm so glad I found your channel! Your suggestions for low budget mobile studios is exactly what I'm looking for. I'm officially following you on instagram and subscribing to your channel now! 😺

[@LauraBC]

Hi Manuel! Thank you so much! 😍 So happy to hear that this video can help you build your own studio. I struggled myself for many years so I really love to be able to help with this subject! :) Thanks for subscribing! I hope you enjoy my content. Big hug from London! :))

[@derekrabier4309]

This video was very helpful!

[@LauraBC]

Thank you so much Derek! So happy to hear that this video helped you! :) Hugs from London. I hope you enjoye my channel! :) ❤️

[@Jaimesebe]

Muy wapoLaura!!!!Te he pillado por este mundo de KZbin por casualidad!!Igual que tu vivo en un studio flat cerca de Elephant And Castle y lo quiero convertir en estudio, pero es el espacio el problema.Viendo tu video me ha abierto los ojos y veo que se puede hacer.Ya tienes otro subscriptor.Desearte mucha suerte con tu trabajo yo voy a ver si me hago Freelancer también.Saludos de un canario, en Londres!!!

[@LauraBC]

Hola Jaime! Qué tal? Muchísimas gracias! Me alegro un montón de que te haya gustado el video! :) Dale caña! Yo aquí me volví experta montándome mis estudios en habitaciones de pisos que compartía. 😂 Ahora ya vivo sola y mucho mejor pero seguro puedes montar tu estudio! Con una pared ya ves que te puedes apañar. 😊 Mucho ánimo con el tema freelance! En Londres hay mucha competencia pero también hay mucho trabajo así que seguro que te va a ir bien! :) Yo también vivo en el sur ahora, me mudé otra vez. 😅 Un abrazo gigante de una Bilbaína! 🤗

[@Jaimesebe]

@@LauraBC Ya ves que uno siempre se pregunta como poder sacar provecho de una casa tan pequeña y la verdad que estresa solo de pensarlo.Pero nos has demostrado que se puede y eso la verdad que te lo agradeceré siempre.Intentare hacer un vídeo parecido de cómo era la casa y como quedó al final a ver cómo sale.Sera mi proyecto más grande este año y con muchas ganas la verdad. Muchas gracias por ánimos también el salir de Canarias para darle caña aki no es fácil,pero me motiva mucho el poder vivir de algo que moriría por ello como es la fotografía y el vídeo y como tu dices Londres es una ciudad llena de oportunidades.Vamos a por ello con esfuerzo,humildad y sacrificio todo llega. Estás hecha una nómada,la pobre,bienvenida al sur seguiremos en contacto que te sigo por aki. Los mejores deseos para ti también,cuídese. 🙏🏾🙌🏾☺️📸

[@LauraBC]

Efectivamente Jaime! Yo ya llevo más de 8 años de aquí y aunque se haga duro, merece mucho la pena. 🥰 Adelante con ese estudio y eso es, seguimos en contacto. Con ganas de ver como te queda todo! 📸 Un abrazo gigante! :)

[@Jaimesebe]

@@LauraBC Vamos a por ello,muchas gracias por los ánimos y consejos.Super agradecido la verdad.Te mantendré informada con todo, a ver si te pillo por el IG y te mando algún DM mejor!! Cuídate mucho tu también!Otro abrazo fuerte de vuelta 🙏🏾🙌🏾☺️📸

[@LauraBC]

@@Jaimesebe De nada! 😊 Genial! Sí! Estamos en contacto y me enseñas ese estudio! :) Un abrazooo! ❤️

[@ramdassumman2422]

You are AWSOME. Thank You.

[@LauraBC]

Awww you are very welcome! :) I'm glad you enjoyed the video. I hope you enjoy my channel! :)

[@awaownn4619]

I just love you Laura. So so real.

[@LauraBC]

Thank you so much Awa! 😍 I hope you enjoy my channel! :)

[@ntukwasi]

This was an amazing video! It was so helpful and insightful and I can't wait to try your tips out!

[@LauraBC]

Thank you so much! It makes me super happy to know that you've enjoyed the video! 😊 I hope you enjoy my channel! 📸❤

[@dinkobilic9078]

I have curtains for a backdrop and I HATE the wrinkles it produces. Paper is definitely the way to go. Hey Laura, your channel is really exciting. I unsubscribed from a bunch of old, juggernaut worn down photography channels, I like your fresh and new approach. You seem relatable to a lot of us newbies and the problems we encounter.

[@Varalui2000]

Please, speak less often ! Thank you ! You are doing a wonderful job👏

[@LauraBC]

Hi Radu! What do you mean less often? 😅 Speak slower? I will try my best. :) Thank you! ❤️📸

[@Varalui2000]

@@LauraBC Yes. As fast as the TVG train 😁

[@LauraBC]

@@Varalui2000 hahaha sorry! 😂 Everyone tells me the same but it’s so hard for me to slow down. I will try. You can also change the speed of the video so it’s slower. Maybe that helps. 😅❤️

[@aharrcoop3]

Thank you! Setting up shop!

[@LauraBC]

Amazing to hear! :)) And you are very welcome, I hope you enjoy my channel! :)

[@andygovan]

Fabulous work, thank you 🙂✌️. I’m now a believer 🙂

[@Picartsfilms]

It’s beautiful to hear this, but we have issues with Nigerians when you tell them you stay far away from them.. there’s a cancellation in the shoot… why’s that ?😊

[@melviname4484]

I'm just starting out and this has been incredibly helpful. I love the detailed and honest insight. The IKEA hack is a game changer for me. You have inspired me... I know I can do this!

[@LauraBC]

Yessss! Such a nice comment to read. I’m so happy to know that this video helped you. Sometimes it can be very overwhelming thinking about building a studio but as you can see here, there are many ways to save money and space. I’m glad you liked my Ikea hack! 😄 Best of luck and I hope you enjoy my channel! :)

[@melviname4484]

@@LauraBC Thank you Laura! I just did a photoshoot using your tips and it went really well. Thanks for much for the great tips and tricks! I love you channel!

[@remembershooting2064]

You're so inspiring, Laura. I really really buzz off these videos. 👏

[@danielaziegbeakharia8888]

Thanks for this video, is really amazing to see the wonderful work you did with what the equipment's you have, this video is really helpful to me personally.

[@LauraBC]

You are very welcome! I'm so glad to know that this video helped you. And thanks a lot! 😍 I really wanted to show that sometimes, the end result is what matters, regardless of our space. 🥰 Big hug!

[@iconikkkelement]

Very humble, very informative

[@LauraBC]

Thank you! :) I hope you enjoyed the video! Greetings from London! 😊📸

[@janicecameron3747]

Glad I found you,great advice, what was the cable called?😊

[@rz5959]

great video thanks for sharring

[@recideas]

thanks for the tips! I also want to setup a backdrop for productphotography and these tips are very helpful👍🏻SUBSCRIBED😊

[@LauraBC]

You are very welcome! So good to know that this video helped! 😍 You will enjoy a lot having your creative space at home for product photography. Big love from London. I hope you enjoy my channel! 🥰📸

[@ProudOfMyPixels]

Never seen someone give so much fantastic information, thank you so so much! All the while saying "I don't know" a million times, I found that ironic and funny. Thanks again

[@LauraBC]

Awww thank you so much! This comment made my day! :) I do say 'I don't know' so many times, you're right lol I think is just the way I express myself 😅 Thanks for being here! I hope you like my channel! :)

[@denzcruz8778]

I just watched 2 videos of her and I always feel more motivated and convinced that I can do this too 😇

[@MartinSanchez-nh9do]

Laura soy Lucas .perdí tu contacto .me tengo que comunicar urgente contigo

[@Deetoy77]

I stumbled to your youtube channel by an accident and found this video. A really good one and inspiring since I’ve been looking into creating my own home studio. I’ve got the lights with 2 godox ad-200 and one godox v1 and also the godox sl-60w. Some light modifiers also but no good backdrop yet. Will be my next investment together with a backdrop stand. Thinking on a black canvas or should I get paper? Paper should be better I think.. For lenses i`ve 35 and 85 F1.8 Sony so they should do the work just fine for starters. So my question is paper or canvas? Keep up the good work and you have my sub! :)

[@LauraBC]

Hi Toni! Very nice to meet you and have u around here. Glad you found my channel! :)) You have great equipment and those lenses are definitely perfect to create some amazing shots! 😍 For background, definitely paper. I always use paper and I love it! They last a lot if you take care of them properly, they don’t crease and they are very easy to storage too. I can’t recommend them enough! :)) A very good trick if you shoot with people, is to put tape under the shoes, on the sole. That way they don’t make the paper dirty and it last longer. I used to do that when working with models in a fashion company. It works very good. 😂 Hugs from London! :)

[@brucedavidson2122]

Your video quality is always so good. Wow.

[@LauraBC]

Thank you so much Bruce! :) Trying to get better and better slowly :D I'm glad to hear your good feedback! :)

[@blackpitstudio5861]

I have a small room Converting it to a studio and your video was the first to pop up on my search.. Great thanks x subscribed x

[@LauraBC]

Awww amazing!! So happy to know that this video helped you. Thanks for subscribing too, I hope you enjoy my channel! 😊

[@MystRMind]

When you use the tether cable on shoot, you see the pictures appearing on you computer. Does that work on any software such as Luminar? Or is it a specific software ?

[@LauraBC]

Hi! The best software for tethering are Adobe Lightroom and Capture One. They are the main ones every photographer and professional studio use. I personally use Adobe Lightroom. You just have to connect the cable to the camera and the computer and within Lightroom go to File>Tether Capture>Start Tether capture Then you are ready to go and you will see every photo while you shoot. :)

[@EdwardKilner]

Practical. Pro lighting. Audio clear. I rather prefer the low key style, which you demonstrate very nicely. Thanks.

[@LauraBC]

Thank you Edward! So happy to hear that you liked the video. And moody shots! 😍📸 I hope you enjoy my channel. Hugs from London! :)

[@introvertpunk]

Thank you so much for this video!❤

[@Lilzvx]

thank you! so informative and great

[@LauraBC]

You’re very welcome! I hope you enjoy my channel! 😊

[@Lilzvx]

@@LauraBC Yea Im thinking to set up a small studio in my flat.. Now checking Vero because of you;)

[@DanielJerezKlein2023]

Hola Laura. Es todo lo que siempre tuve en mente y por algún motivo no puse en práctica. Gracias por el empujón (al verlo realizado por otra persona). Saludos desde Bariloche, Patagonia Argentina. @danieljerezklein