The MOST AFFORDABLE HOME PHOTOGRAPHY STUDIO - The ONLY GEAR you Need!

An in-depth video about how to build the most affordable home photography studio! You will get to understand the gear you need before buying anything to save money. Building your own home photography studio will allow you to do professional work from the comfort of your home, and you won't need to spend a fortune renting out another space! 😍
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0:00 - My home photography studio and why you need one
3:00 - Best backdrop and holder
4:16 - Best backdrop material & sizes
5:06 - How to save money with backdrops
6:04 - The most affordable lighting: Continuous light or flash?
9:31 - The best softboxes: Best shapes and sizes for you
11:30 - Extras: Spice up your creative studio!
14:52 - Conclusion & Final tips
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[@LauraBC]

Happy Sunday guys! ❤️ Any questions just drop them below! I reply to all my comments here and on Instagram! 🥰📸 Do you know which lens I hold in my thumbnail? :))

[@javiero5712]

Which newer rgb lights are the ones you’re recommending at the end of your video ?

[@Perifral]

You're a good source of inspiration!!

[@pictureeyecandy]

The Ikea trick is great 👍 If you are on the tightest budget, I recommend the light modifier/Diffuser being a shoot thru umbrella. It's not sexy like a softbox but it works great and spreads light everywhere so you have to get creative on ways to control it. Another Cheap solution is foam core boards, white to reflect light and black to "absorb" the light (Negative Fill). They also can be spray painted with silver/chrome paint to be more reflective. Copper paint works well on certain skin colors. Learning the Inverse Square Law will save you money. No need for a black background if you know the basics of how it works don't worry about the math equation. Thank you, Laura

[@chiseled_maori]

Your heart is in the right place ❤️ legitimate help for hobbyists like me. I’m a late bloomer in photography. I am in the process of setting up a home studio and having my family as my portrait subjects 😁 also interested in interior still life photography. You’re great 👍🏼

[@LauraBC]

😍 Thank you so much Chase! I’m so glad to know that you enjoy my videos! :) Having a home photography studio and your family as models, is a great way to learn! Keep it up! 📸 Big love from London! :)

[@andirutherford2615]

Im also a late/mature bloomer with all this ideas and a spare bedroom which became an office during lockdown, and thought about a studio after watching this Im doing it

[@chiseled_maori]

@@andirutherford2615 great! 👍🏼

[@Krystal_Kitty7]

When I started photography at 16 I modeled and practiced with myself for yeaaars. It really does help you become better and know how to use the lighting, angles, etc. ❤❤

[@saral.9220]

Incredible video Laura! They keep getting better and better! The value you give in your channel is immense. You help so many of us on a weekly basis and I'm always looking forward to every single one of them. THANK YOU!

[@LauraBC]

Thank you so much for your meaningful comment Sara! 😍 I very appreciate it. I'm very happy to be able to help with my channel! Big hug! :))

[@lensman5762]

In 1982 my brother and I started a small portrait photography business. Our studio was the front room of our small flat and for outdoor work we just used local parks ( we got kicked out of Tatton Park in Cheshire once ). Now my still life photography studio is our dinning table in the front room of my house , though my wife is never happy about it . I guess you just use what you have. Good video and presentation.

[@LauraBC]

Amazing story! Thanks for sharing it! A perfect example of using what we have for what we love! ❤️ As soon as we can get work done and get creative, it's all that matters! :) I can imagine some people may not be happy with our creative mess... 😀 I hope she understands. :D Big hug! 📸

[@artandweightloss]

I love the "i personally love waking up every morning, with all my creative mess around me...." and the place is spotless, like from a interior magazine editorial :D I was like wth, usually my studio looks like it just survived a direct hurricane hit :D

[@ryanboyle4865]

10/10........videos get better and better. This video is great as you really dive into the realms of owning your own studio, making dreams become a reality and the equipment you recommend is all high quality and super cheap. Thanks again for your amazing videos 😁

[@LauraBC]

Thank you so much Ryan! I very appreciate your meaningful comment! 🥰 So nice to hear that you liked the video and you found it useful! 😍

[@noah.tingen]

Just started doing product and portrait photography at home. Love it! Great video, and fantastic work! Can't wait to see this channel grow!!

[@LauraBC]

Noah! that's amazing to hear! I share the same passion for portrait photography and product. Being able to do it at home is just so handy. You can spend all the time you want experimenting. Thank you so much for your words! I really hope my channel grows one day! 😃 Big hug! ♥️

[@ckdesignlab]

I love this! The tether cable is genius! I'll have to get one. Most importantly to me is that you have created an intimate space in your home where you can shoot and isolate yourself from distractions. ❤️

[@LauraBC]

Thank you so much Chris!! So glad to hear that you've enjoyed the video! :) The tether cable is AMAZING! 😍 Very useful and a life changer! :D And absolutely... I love my little studio. A creative bubble for my work and as you said, avoid distractions. I'm glad you liked it! ♥️

[@jimfachini1635]

Another VERY inexpensive diffuser for those on a tight budget is an umbrella. Umbrellas can be used with either flash or continuous lights, they give the round catch lights, & will easily leave enough money left over for the paper backdrop. Thank you for sharing your ideas & knowledge. I'm definitely subscribing!

[@LauraBC]

You are very welcome Jim! :) Good insights! I hope you enjoy my channel! Big hug! ♥️

[@jeremiascorreaaguilera8470]

I've just discovered your channel, and wow, so glad I did. I'm in love with studio photography, I'm thinking of taking the next step and making a "studio corner" at home and this video was so informative than many others I've seen. Cheers from Argentina!

[@LauraBC]

Awww Jeremias! So nice to hear that you enjoy my channel! 😍 And yes yes yessss! Build that studio! I was crazy excited when I decided to do it and now I can’t stop using it. Not just for professional work but also for my own creative personal projects! 📸 You will enjoy it a lot, so glad this video helped! Big hug all the way from London to Argentina!

[@herodot86]

thank you as usual Laura✌️ I really love your content and learn a lot from it🙏

[@siranush_vardanyan]

omg thank you soo much, please keep guiding us😍😍

[@alibarnes1136]

This video was exactly what I needed!! You are amazing, thank you!

[@frombehindthechair1558]

I love your videos… and your accent! Keep putting out great content. I’m starting this journey/phase of life so it’s nice to see your passion for this come thru💥💥

[@gluteusmaximus7608]

I love you for making photography accessible for me. Thank you for sharing all your hard work❤

[@JohnAspired]

Laura thank you. God Bless and have a fantastic New Year. I look forward to your videos. I'm just starting out in photography and plan on documenting my photography journey on KZbin. Thanks to you I am able to learn and implement a lot of what you're doing along with other like minded creatives. Oh, I need to just add I only stumbled upon your videos the other day and I have just subscribed. Blessings.

[@Deliric1Nebunu]

Thanke you for your Hard work ... and for the love and way you put in this videos

[@johnpietrolaj8917]

Great video... I love watching them!

[@ExploreTX]

Not sure why your following isn’t already in the millions! This is so helpful! Loving tour channel 😊

[@bryanthomas007]

Laura great work!! Beautiful photos as well!!! Keep rocking.

[@simgill3642]

amazing video. super helpful, thanks a lot for making it

[@_theHavis]

Nice one, Laura. You inspire beginners to get started.

[@LauraBC]

You are very welcome! It makes me super happy to hear that! 😍📸

[@besosdenyc]

Este video es fenomenal! Phenomenal video! I’ve been thinking of a home studio on a budget, but didn’t know where to begin! Mil gracias! Thank you a thousand times over!❤

[@ThiagodeLyra]

Thank you so much Laura! I love your video, always with useful and relevant content. 😘

[@LauraBC]

You are very welcome Thiago! Thanks for leaving a comment. I love to read nice feedback and it motivates me a lot when someone likes my videos! Gracias! Big hug! ♥️

[@gordonjohnston684]

The other essential pice of equipment is an L Bracket, the camera sits beautifully on a ball head, and is a joy to use shooting portraits and fashion on a tripod.

[@kaliska78]

Thanks Laura! I did first photo shoot with a model in my home studio last week and RGB lights were so useful, the backdrop makes my photos look so much more professional too! Thank you for all your amazing tips. ❤️❤️❤️

[@LauraBC]

Juliaaaaa! Sooo damn happy to hear that! You are slowly growing and growing even with your super busy full time job! Getting more clients and now also in studio. 😍 You are very welcome. Your work is amazing and you are just getting better and better! Can’t wait to see more in your Instagram! 🥰

[@kaliska78]

@@LauraBC Thank you 🥰

[@one4thebigguy]

Just restarting my photography passion and your videos are so inspiring, thank you for all the wonderful ideas.

[@LauraBC]

That’s so amazing to hear! That you are back to photography. 😍 You are very welcome! I hope you enjoy my channel! 😊📸

[@stephanyfaycohen3842]

Thank you so much Laura. You're reading my mind 100%. GOD bless you.

[@topicruben]

Beautiful as always, Laura! Keep rocking

[@LauraBC]

Thank you Ruben!!! 😍🤦🏻‍♀️

[@jataviouslumpkin2523]

Wow this really just helped me out a lot !

[@phillipbere2866]

Well constructed presentation that tickles ones creative buds. I have just been inspired to create my own home studio and I know exactly what equipment to buy and the budget I need to work with .

[@BlackfeetCommunityCollege]

Laura this was so great! Muchisimas gracias!

[@LauraBC]

You are very welcome April! Un abrazo! 😊❤

[@isabellashandy9245]

such a very useful video! thank you Laura!

[@LauraBC]

Thank you Isabella! I'm glad you enjoyed it and you found it useful! 😍

I hope this channel grows bigger and more people benefit from this good information. I like her style , speak and heart. Thanks ( sorry for my bad english )

[@ReemoDollar]

Love your videos, very informative and to the point👌🏾

[@HotRodMarketing]

Wonderful video, wonderful tips. Muchisimas gracias!

[@COMICBOOKSandBEYOND]

Thank You for these handy tips. You are awesome!!

[@sriv9045]

Such a great video with tons of tips. Thank you dear.

[@LauraBC]

You’re very welcome! 😊 I’m glad you liked it! 🥰

[@steveteare3865]

Your enthusiasm is infectious! Wish I could bottle it up. Great tip on using the curtain rod holder - I can't believe it never occurred to me. Thanks!

[@LauraBC]

Awww thank you Steve! Glad I can transmit that through the camera. I still struggle to record believe it or not. 😅 Big hug! I hope you enjoy my channel! :)

[@Patricia-oq7kx]

Laura,amazing video love the tips and loving your b roll game. Exceptionally polished video

[@LauraBC]

Thank you so much Patricia! So nice that you appreciated the tips and the effort put into the b-roll! 😍 Big big hug! :))

[@seabeepatriot2258]

❤ I love your passion and information

[@isaacrivera6414]

Next month I’ll be setting up my first home studio so this was very helpful! Subscribed!

[@LauraBC]

Hi Isaac! Amazing! So nice to know that you're setting up your home studio! 😍 And thanks for subscribing, I hope you enjoy my videos! 😊

[@fynali]

Thanks, Laura! 🙏 Appreciate your 👌 hard work, 💪 energy and 👍 enthusiasm.

[@LauraBC]

Awww thank you so much! 😍 I really appreciate your support and your nice words. I hope you're enjoying my channel! ❤️🙏🏼

[@jsr8884]

Very straight forward. Tkx a ton.

[@chenn3234]

Thank you so much for sharing the knowledge!

[@ducdinh8404]

I must say, very inspirational Ms. Laura. I really liked the part where you talked about how used orange light on that guitar to make the video more interesting (as I have been paying attention to that guitar the whole time haha). Great sum up at the end of the video as well! Lighting is the soul of photography in my opinion. I have been self-practicing photography for around 3 years as a hobby, but I think with this I have finally decided to pick up a flash and be a little bit more serious!

[@audiencecoach8521]

This video comes at a great moment! Thanks a lot. I'm planning to set up a portrait and product studio at home in the next few weeks, I'm still in the process of learning flash and editing. Btw, me encanta tu acento 😊

[@LauraBC]

Awww amazing! So nice to hear! I hope this video helped. This gear is the one I use for all my professional portrait work. 😍 Good luck with your new studio! And thanks a lot! You make me feel better about my thick Spanish accent! 😅 Big hug from London! :)

[@mateodillon9412]

This video was really helpful, I have come to see this at just the right time as I was figuring out how to install the backlight and the ikea hack was great, thank you!

[@LauraBC]

Hi Mateo! That’s amazing to hear! 😍 Glad this video helped. The Ikea hack is so good right? Way cheaper and you get to save loads of space by not setting up background stands. :)) I hope you enjoy my channel! :)

[@gardnep]

Great video, just love the passion you display for your photography. Thanks.

[@LauraBC]

Thank you so much Philip! 😍 So nice to know that you enjoy my videos. 😊❤️

[@alexsobrino]

That was very useful advice, thank you Laura!

[@draganas8875]

Thank you Laura!

[@paolo.oribiana]

Hi Laura! Super love this video! Im am an aspiring photographer and this video gave me so much useful information! Thank you for making this video! ❤

[@wtpwtp]

Thanks, very helpful!

[@luludelasnubes]

Outstandingly useful, precise and well thought ! I could listen to your voice the whole day, accents are fantastic (I think) ! jajajaja Thank you so much for the effort and tips, you gave me confidence into creating a space into my own home. Lets see what happens... ;-) Take care, and congrats : you got one more subscriber !

[@LauraBC]

This comment made my day! 😄 Thank you so much! I’m so happy to know that you enjoyed this video and found it useful. Keep up the work with converting your home into a studio space! It will be well worth it! 😍 Big hug and thanks for subscribing, I hope you enjoy my channel! :)

[@tommydaynjer5334]

I absolutely love those LED panels I own 3 of them and I use them for portraits and ultra macro photography can’t recommend them enough!

[@LauraBC]

Hi Tommy! Right? So good to know that you also like them. Same here. I use them a lot for portrait photography. They are super versatile! 😊

[@fingerchops]

Thank you so much Laura

[@tedsmith_photography]

Wonderful video thank you! Am aiming to create my own home studio in the next few months so this is helpful to see what the essentials needed are (I knew what they were but it is useful to know the types of which things to get).

[@LauraBC]

Amazing to hear that Ted! It always helps to see what different photographers have right? It helps a lot to choose your own possibilities. I’m glad you enjoyed the video! :)

[@renaldasramoska4751]

Laura thank you ! so much !❤️☺️😁✌️

[@yongkwon4777]

Thank you Laura! It helped me soooo much!!! Thank you!

[@grega.n.1865]

Thanks! Awesome content!

[@LauraBC]

Awww 😍 Thank you so much! I really appreciate your support! I’m glad you like my content! ❤️

[@TheGreyBrunette]

This is exactly the video I was hoping to find! You answered all my questions, after me trying to figure out what to buy over the past few weeks. Thank you so much. I've just ordered a continuous light, softbox and stands. I'll be saving your video in order to order some other bits in the coming months! You're a star! x

[@LauraBC]

Awww so nice to read this! I'm glad this video helped you with your gear. 😊 It's all very affordable and works in a professional level so I'm very happy with all of it! Enjoy it now! 😍❤️

[@TheGreyBrunette]

@@LauraBC thanks Laura! I will ❤

[@jcameraz]

🌹 Bravo, this video is on point and I love listening to your Spanish accent!

[@LauraBC]

😍 Thank you so much!

[@temitayoisme]

Great video Laura. Keep them coming

[@LauraBC]

Thank you so much! 😍 I definitely will! 🥰🙏🏼

[@RiseRevive365]

You saved my confidence. Thank you so much. I am based in spain and I love your content 🤗 thank you again 🤍

[@LauraBC]

Awww I love to hear that! You are very welcome! It makes me super happy to know that this video helped you. Big love and thank YOU for such a meaningful comment! :) ❤️

[@ramdassumman2422]

Thank you for sharing. I love all your videos. Awesome young lady.

[@LauraBC]

You are very welcome! So happy to know that you love my videos! 😍 Thank you! 🙏🏼📸

[@ehalawaimai]

Awesome video thank you!

[@LauraBC]

😍 You’re welcome! So glad you enjoyed it! :)

[@carlosamo815]

Super asequible todo el equipo fotográfico que enseñas. Y los consejos muy buenos! Muchas gracias por este vídeo 😉

[@LauraBC]

De nada! Me alegro un montón de que te haya servido y hayas disfrutado del video! :))

[@mayaarevik4335]

I love you! You are the best!

[@CryptoJones]

That ikea hack is amazing. Thank you!!!

[@lolobird3757]

That's amazing thank you Laura. love

[@larknafets]

Great video. Thanks!

[@LauraBC]

You are welcome Stefan! :) Glad you liked it!

[@saketsekhsaria8650]

Thank you so much!

[@tchoubyweber906]

thank you Laura

[@dedclownsRfunny]

This is my dream 😊 I recently split up with my partner of ten years since then I have had my cameras on the bed next to me where I spend a lot of time lol. Everywhere I look I see something worth capturing. Unfortunately I’m stuck in the mode of not picking a niche. Being a full time wheelchair user has some practical restrictions to what I want to capture, but I’ll work around it!

[@NickosIV]

Thank you so much for the tips!

[@LauraBC]

You are very welcome Nickos! :)) I hope they were useful! 🥰

[@user-rj2yn1vs4c]

what i love is youre accent❤❤

[@a.g.4843]

Thanks. That’s a great video! Gracias

[@LauraBC]

You are ver welcome! “De nada” 😍

[@RicoResolves]

I love your accent Laura. Muy bien. Soy un big fan de la idioma de españa y el pais. Gracias por compartir!

[@LauraBC]

Awwww gracias Rico! 😍 I'm glad you've liked the video. Espero que te guste mi canal! :)

[@rulgargo.]

Great content!!!

[@LauraBC]

Thank you! 😊❤️📸

[@yosuhanverdecia]

Really nice video, thanks a lot, for all the tips, really helpful. Thanks

[@LauraBC]

You are very welcome! So happy to hear that you’ve enjoyed it! 😍 Big hug!

[@chriseagland]

Thanks Laura. Great video. I really enjoyed it a learnt a lot. Best wishes.

[@LauraBC]

You are very welcome Chris! So good to know that you enjoyed it and took some value from it! 😊

[@jensi_co]

Graciasss!!

[@AllSortsOfScripts]

¡Excelente contenido! Muy instructivo 👌🏼 mi gracias Laura.

[@LauraBC]

Muchas gracias! Me alegro un montón de que te guste mi contenido. 😊 Un abrazo!

[@glmcreationsfilm]

THANKYOU!

[@kiannkan]

If only I could talk like her I would never shut up ! So funn ! Loved all your recommendations btw. It’s perfect 🤩 ❤️

[@LauraBC]

hahah THANK YOU Shubham! I'm so glad to know that you enjoyed this video. I hope you enjoy my channel! :) Big hug from London! ♥️

[@a.ayiinla]

God bless you 🙏🏿 Third video I’m watching I’ll probably end up watching 80% of them

[@matthewpphotography]

Thanks Laura, really appreciate all of the advice and experience that you share 🫶🏼🖤🤍

[@LauraBC]

Awww Matthew! THANK YOU so much for your support! So nice to see that you joined my community too! 😍 I really appreciate it! :) Big big love and we stay in touch in the community! 🥰 📸

[@keymanshow]

❤❤❤❤❤❤ Thank yoooooooooou, You help me a lot

[@LauraBC]

Tulikaaaa! You are very welcome! So happy to hear that! Big big hugggg! ♥️ 🥰

[@vectorstudios6705]

Thanks for being confident with the language.... A lot of guys who are confident with their knowledge usually fear the mistakes and you didn't! Kudos for that :D

[@LauraBC]

haha thank you! I do sooooo many mistakes. But if I try to don't do any, I would never press record. It is what it is... 😅❤️

[@iamalvinaringo]

I could listen to you talk all day 😅 Amazing content!

[@LauraBC]

Awww thank you Alvin! 😍 I hope you enjoy my channel! Hugs from London! 😊

[@anoirsx]

Awesome and so very helpful! Thank you for this video!

[@LauraBC]

Thank you! I’m so happy to know that you’ve enjoyed and that it was helpful. :)) I hope you enjoy my channel! Big hug from London! 😊📸

[@anoirsx]

@@LauraBC You are so welcome! Looking forward to checking out more of your content!😃

[@lostrusty7351]

QUE BUENOS VIDEOS LAURA , GRACIAS POR TODOS LOS TIPS,,

[@nkwellemesumbe7591]

I am about to buy stuff for my home studio, this will be super helpful. I'll send you pictures in the comments once I set up my home studio.

[@amitu22]

Simply Thank you.,

[@LauraBC]

You are very welcome! I hope you found it useful! :))

[@LauraTucker-xk1io]

Hi Laura - would like to see a video on where / how you store your gear at home. Love!

[@LauraBC]

Hi Laura! Thank you so much for your suggestion. I'll definitely keep it in mind to do a full video about it or to mention it in one of my next videos. 😊 Big love to you too! ❤️ Thanks for watching! :))

[@justhitplay]

Gracias por este ivideo. Te acabo de descubrir y estoy muy contento de que lo hice. Voy a ver todos tus otros video ahora! Ciao!

[@LauraBC]

Christian! Muchísimas gracias por comentar! Me alegro un montón de que hayas descubierto my canal y te esté gustando. Te mando un abrazo gigante! :)

[@veselinvasilev9362]

Thank you!

[@LauraBC]

You are very welcome Vaselin! :)

[@tecnomusic3256]

Felicitaciones 4k .de vistas en solo 4 días wowww .cada día se nota el profesionalismo .gracias por compartir tu vida y tus conocimientos. Te quiero mucho desde aquí el ecuador un beso enorme. Gracias

[@LauraBC]

Muchas gracias Lucasss! 😍Me alegro un montón de que te haya gustado el video! Un besazo enorme desde Londres a Ecuador! ❤️