Dreaming of a professional studio but only have a spare bedroom to work with?
Marcus reveals the Small Studio Secrets he's learned from 20 years in commercial photography, showing you how to set up a professional, home-based studio that can easily handle headshots and small groups. This is crucial marketing for photographers advice, as a home studio instantly adds professionalism and speed to your service.
This episode is packed with useful content, but we've pulled out the three essential takeaways that will most quickly boost your commercial photography business. Stop relying on luck; start implementing a clear planthat converts prospects into paying customers.
- The Flawless Background Hack: Why the traditional paper roll is your enemy in a small space, and the simple, low-cost painting solution that lets your subjects stand right up against the wall without any visible creases.
- The Secret Lighting Stand of the Film Industry: Discover the one piece of affordable equipment (it's not a light!) that instantly opens up professional overhead lighting possibilities, even with low ceilings.
- Lens Selection for Small Rooms: Stop struggling with group and full-length shots in a tiny studio. Learn the unconventional lens choice that gives you the perfect distance and focal length to capture commercial photography portraits in a crowded space.
