Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2004/06/21

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Subject: [Leica] studio ponderings
From: lea at whinydogpress.com (lea)
Date: Mon Jun 21 19:31:48 2004

I'm considering adding a studio to my home. I'm curious about size
recommendations. Can those of you with studios or those of you who have
had them please offer suggestions on dimensions and height? Also, any
special features I should budget into the project?

My typical studio shoot involves small children, high school seniors,
adult head shots, families, pets. I wouldn't be using the space to
photograph cars or other large items. My lighting consists of medium
softboxes (2'x3') and umbrellas.


I'm thinking of a space that would be 20 feet deep (I'm pretty locked in
to this dimension) by 16 feet wide (I have some flexibility here) and 8
feet tall (also some flexibility here). The north end, for certain,
would be the entrance with all/mostly glass surrounding a French door to
take advantage of that beautiful light. The remaining sides could or
could not have windows...most likely the western side would not in order
to avoid the afternoon sun and heat.

I'm not certain about flooring...I imagine some low-maintenance carpet
but might consider natural wood. Any thoughts on what works best here?

Currently my studio is in my attic which has 6' ceilings and while this
works fine for children it gets a bit tight with adults and full lenght
shots of adults are virtually out of the question unless they are height
challenged like myself (5'3" and proud of it!).

I'm anxious to hear thoughts from those of you who have been there, done
that.

Thanks,
Lea


Lea Murphy
Whiny Dog Press www.whinydogpress.com




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