Part 1: Tips for Shooting Storefront Backdrops with Babydream and April Massad! This is Part 1 of 2

[@alesiapratt]

I really love that you showed what position the feathered light is in because I could NOT grasp it properly until now lol.

[@aprilmassad]

@@alesiapratt thank you so so much for letting me know that!!! I truly appreciate it!!!!

[@screamindemonuk]

This is brilliant and your photos are amazing. Thank you for taking the time to create this guide. Just what I needed

[@aprilmassad]

Oh that is awesome!!!! THANK YOU!!!

[@faybeharry3330]

I love those absolutely beautiful dresses.

[@aprilmassad]

They are so much fun!!

[@valdemarcaballero5298]

FABULOUS.... EXCELLLENT VIDEO!!!!!! Thanks for sharing so much information!!!! The girls are LOVELY!!!!!!!!! Blessings

[@aprilmassad]

Thank you so much!

[@mavlography397]

very informative video... i like the way you show the behind the scene and the result of the image.

[@aprilmassad]

Thank you so so much!!!!

[@eydyaltamirano5338]

Hi, When shooting with strobe, do you use auto white balance, kelvin, or grey card? Thank you!

[@aprilmassad]

I shoot Kelvin and keep it around 4800-5000! That seems to be the sweet spot for my canon r5!

[@sandialdridge7599]

I just subscribed and can't wait to see more!!

[@aprilmassad]

Oh yay thank you!! If you ever have topic suggestions let me know!!

[@sandialdridge7599]

@@aprilmassad Do you also do outdoor sessions and if so, what lighting do you use?

[@AUlonestar]

Wow! This video was super helpful! Thank you! I'm a portrait photographer. I've been photog'ing forever, but professionally, only for a short time. I would love to work something like this into my repertoire, but my budget is next to nil. So, I'm a little wary of investing in an expensive backdrop. Baby Dream has 4 types of fabrics: fleece, matte fleece, premium, and dream fabric. They get really expensive. Do you have a fabric preference? And are they creased when you get them? (Do they need to be ironed every time you use them or are they low maintenance?)

[@chrisjohnsonfilms]

Lol to "thanks for coming to my Ted talk" haha

[@anamariaapreutesei5456]

Where do you buy those beautiful dresses?! They are breathtaking ❤️

[@aprilmassad]

Thank you!!! Aren’t they? Some are from La Petite Wardrobe and some are rentals from Bentley and Lace!

[@native1181]

Love your Ted Talk 😂❤️

[@aprilmassad]

Hahaha!!!!!! For real lol

[@krazyace35]

I have Christmas minis with Christmas backdrops coming up and would like to get some tips on lighting. I have umbrella lights and a flash that I use on camera and off camera. I usually do outdoor using natural light and this will be my first time doing these indoor. Any help is appreciated. I love you backdrop in this video and your tips for this is great. Also I'm using a rebel T6 with a 50mm lens

[@aprilmassad]

I think in part one of this I show how I shoot with strobe! Your umbrella would go where my PLM is if you are shooting a darker low key drop. If shooting a lighter high key drop I would bump down the power and light the drop with the second umbrella from the same side! Always think about you want some shadows on one side the the nose!

[@johannavirgil1762]

What lens do you use in that space? I have a small space and I feel my 85mm is a little tight, I’m considering using 50mm

[@aprilmassad]

50 is awesome!!! In my space I have exactly 17ft from subject to me. I have plenty of room to shoot with my 85! I used only my 50 for years and years!!

[@CastleHomeSpace]

Love your video❤️. Can you tell me the size of your backdrop and the material is it fleece or did you get the premium?

[@aprilmassad]

This was fleece 8x10! I also have a video on choosing backdrop type!

[@CastleHomeSpace]

@@aprilmassad thank you I’ll watch it😙

[@florikadedes4223]

Your photos are absolutely beautiful! Do you have any tips for someone, like me, just starting out? I have a Canon rebel t7 and want to do some Christmas photos using backdrops of my 15 month old...I have the basic camera set up so not even sure if I have the correct lens 😬

[@aprilmassad]

Hi!!! Thank you so much!! There is really no correct lens! It’s more what lens for your current lighting condition and what look you are trying to achieve!! But this does give me an idea for another video! If you scroll down I have a what’s in my camera bag video! With the rebel series cameras, if you are shooting natural light i will say make sure you have ENOUGH light! The rebel series are awesome cameras, but ISO and sensor size is limited! You can also always rent gear from a site like Borrow Lenses!!

[@itssofietheme9649]

New subscriber here! i love your work, what is that light reflector you have on the window underneath the curtains please. TIA

[@aprilmassad]

Was the reflector on the floor? If it was, it is just a basic two sided reflector! I will link below!www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0055P3UV6/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1 If it was a large white V-Flat it is here: vflatworld.com Let me know if that answers your question!!

[@SuperAdriana2323]

Hi! Love your video. Do you know where to get those beautiful dresses like the green one the little girl was spinning around? Thanks so much!

[@aprilmassad]

Thank you!! Bentley and Lace! You can rent them!

[@maryhaber5664]

I love this! how do you get multiple kids in focus with a low aperture?

[@aprilmassad]

Great question! With an aperture lower than the number of kids in the photo they need to be on the same focal plane! Simplified that means their noses need to be equal to the camera! I need to do a video on this…

[@Hawkehaven2278]

Thank you for taking the time to shoot and share this video. I was looking for the link to the snow overlay you mentioned. Can you share that?? Thank you!

[@aprilmassad]

I sure can! I will as soon as I get back to the computer! 💙

[@aprilmassad]

THANK YOU for pointing out that I didn't link everything!!! Everything is now linked under the video! If you do not find what you are looking for please let me know!!! Thank you!!!!

[@Hawkehaven2278]

@@aprilmassad thank you!!! Do you like the snow overlays from Jessica Drossin or Greater the Gatsby??

[@aprilmassad]

@@Hawkehaven2278 Greater than Gatsby! I love those but I might have used Summerana in that video! Let me look!!

[@aprilmassad]

@@Hawkehaven2278 ok the snow overlays I used are from Summerana!!

[@SandyHansenPhotography]

What what do focal length lens do you use??

[@aprilmassad]

I have a what’s in my camera bag video where I talk about that!! In studio I mainly use my 50 and my 85! Outdoor it depends on the subject! Mostly 70-200 unless it’s a kiddo I need to keep their attention and I use my 50!

[@HeadShotNoble]

Where can I find this back drop

[@aprilmassad]

@@HeadShotNoble Babydream!!! Join the group on fb! She started Black Friday sales early! I’ll get a link

[@aprilmassad]

@@HeadShotNoble babydreambackdrops.com/products/magical-main-street-nutcracker-with-soldiers

[@googlemom1361]

Definitely subscribing thank you 🙏

[@aprilmassad]

AW THANK YOU so much!!

[@yislyfairley2494]

Hi! What do you use to hang the backdrop from the wall?

[@aprilmassad]

Hi!!! I use regular stick pins and pin them directly to my wall!

[@er3117]

awesome thanks!

[@daishiacarr590]

What Material did u get Fleece, Matte Fleece, Dream Tech, or Premium

[@aprilmassad]

I have a video on this! Go to how to choose backdrop type!

[@justcallmesando]

Niiiiiice, thank you!! (Subscribed)

[@aprilmassad]

Yay! Thank you!!

[@alaeiii_350]

Hi , tha backdrop is't polyester? Which petter? Vinyl or poly acording to color ? .. which size is your backdrop ?

[@aprilmassad]

My backdrop is 8 feet by 10 feet! It is printed on fleece! It's by www.babydreambackdrops.com

[@gcre8ive642]

@@aprilmassad is it matte or regular?

[@aprilmassad]

@@gcre8ive642 regular!!

[@frankieibarra939]

Can you share what watts per second you have your Einstein set to?

[@yannetmo5610]

At what power do you set your strobe? I always use 1/128 not sure if im right i never get results like yours :/

[@aprilmassad]

ALWAYS start at a very low power and then work your way up! If you are not happy with the harsh shadows, simple raise your ISO OR add another strobe set on a low power and bounce it behind you to fill in your shadows!

[@latoyaepley9876]

Can I come visit & learn some things from you????? Just starting out

[@yvessaintlondon103]

Where’s the backdrop from?

[@aprilmassad]

Hi!!! It’s from Babydream!! If you’re on fb go join the group Babydream Backdrop News! Crazy sales right now!!

[@yvessaintlondon103]

@@aprilmassad thank you & I sure will

[@daishiacarr590]

What size is the backdrop can it fit a family of 8

[@aprilmassad]

If you posed them as a group you need at least an 8x10!