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• SPECIAL OFF ERS

• INSTAGRAM

Equipment List for Photography Studios


• Studio space
• Photography backdrops
• Cameras
• Lenses
• Adjustable lighting equipment kits
• LED lights
• Strobes
• Softboxes & umbrellas
• Chairs, furniture
• Hair, makeup area
• Computer
• Printers
• Photo editing software
Now let’s get deeper and explore all the photo studio equipment you will need in
your space. There are eight main categories. Depending on your budget and your
business model, select one that fits your needs.

Photography Studio Equipment for Beginners & Pros


1. Find or Create the Ideal Studio Space
If you’re just beginning your new photography business, you might need to
consider starting at your house, your basement or rent a professional space.

• Home or Basement (free)


• Rent space on a budget (from $50 per hour)

Make sure you have plenty of space if you choose to start at home. Prepare a
corner or a room in your house with a clean background, a chair or stool, and
good lighting.

You can also create that space next to a window if you want to have plenty of
natural light coming from outdoors. It will be a great light source for headshots!

2. Photography Backdrops for Photo Studios


Choosing a photography backdrop is easy and cheap. You can begin with a plain
white all-around backdrop for about $20.

Note: Never pin the backdrop on your wall, you will destroy it. Always use clamps
and a stand to hang it.
Plain White Backdrop 6x9ft

For newborn photography, you can buy an amazing bokeh photography


backdrop. It will make your images look incredible either you photograph babies
or animals.

Question: Do the poles show on the sides once the backdrop is up?

Answer: It depends on how much space your subject takes to fit into the frame.
Usually, if you use a 50mm or 85mm lens on a full-frame camera you won’t have
any issues!
Funnytree 5X7ft Ivory Gold Bokeh Photography Backdrop

This abstract blue vinyl portrait backdrop is great for family photoshoots! You
can place each person in front of the backdrop standing, sitting on the floor, or
use stools. The bigger the size, the better the larger the number of people you can
include.

BoTong 5x7ft Abstract Blue Vinyl Portrait Backdrop

This grunge grey canvas backdrop is suitable for commercial photoshoots and
businesses. Make sure to order the exact dimensions you’ll need for your photo
studio space.
EARVO 5x7ft/1.5×2.1m Grunge Backdrop Gray Canvas

3. Adjustable Lighting Equipment Kits


The YICOE softbox lighting kit is great for creating any kind of light tones you
need in your photo studio space. Choose between neutral, warm or cool tones
according to the project or subject you’re photographing,
YICOE Softbox Lighting Kit Photography Photo Studio Equipment Continuous
Lighting System with 5700K Energy Saving Light Bulb

The Emart photography lighting kit is also suitable for professional use. The
adjustable LED lights can direct your tones while they can be used on video
footage. They have a dimmer so you can create a dramatic scene and take
amazing off-camera flash photos!
Emart Photography Softbox Lighting Kit, Photo Equipment Studio Softbox 20″ x
27″, 45W Dimmable LED with Double Color Temperature for Portrait Video and
Shooting

These LED adjustable lighting kits can be controlled through your mobile device.
They are easy to install, simple to use, and perfect for photo studios or spaces
you need a strong light source.
GVM 3 Pack LED Video Lighting Kits with APP Control, Bi-Color Variable
2300K~6800K with Digital Display Brightness of 10~100% for Video
Photography, CRI97+ TLCI97 Led Video Light Panel +Barndoor
RALENO 800W Softbox Lighting Kit 2X20X28 inch Professional Photography
Continuous Lighting Equipment with 2 x 85W E27 Socket 5500K Bulbs for
Portraits and Product Shooting
SAMTIAN 2-Pack 240PCS Dimmable LED Video Light 3200K 5600K Panel Light
and 79 Inches Stand Lighting Kit with Remote Control Carry Case for YouTube
Studio Photography, Video Shooting, Livestreaming
Neewer 3 Packs LED Softbox Lighting Kit: 20×27 inches Softbox, 45W Dimmable
LED Light Head with 2 Color Temperature, Light Stand, Boom Arm and Sandbag
for Photo Studio Portrait Video Shooting

4. LED lights, Strobes, Softboxes & Umbrellas


Emart LED Video Light 11 Brightness/4 Color Filters Dimmable Photography
Continuous Table Top Lighting, Adjustable Tripod Stand, USB Portable Fill Light
for Photo Studio Shooting
Neewer Photo Studio Strobe Flash Light and Softbox Lighting Kit:(2)300W
Monolight Flash,(2)Light Stands,(2)Softbox,(1)RT-16 Wireless Trigger,(1)Bag for
Video Shooting,Location and Portrait Photography
NiceFoto LED
120cm Quick Set-up Folding Deep Parabolic Umbrella Softbox Photography
Studio SoftBox with Grid Carry Bag for Photo Studio Lighting Flash for
Nicefoto,falconeyes,Aputure
LimoStudio Photography Photo Portrait Studio 660W Day Light Umbrella
Continuous Lighting Kit, LMS103

5. Chairs, Stools, and Furniture


LimoStudio, AGG2236, Photography Posing Prop Stool, Massage and Salon Style
Chair, 14 Inch Diameter, Height Adjustable, Caster Wheel Stool with Large Gray
Cleaning Fabric Cloth, Photo Studio
Baxton Studio Jennifer Modern Lounge Chair with Dark Brown Fabric Seat
Winsome 24-Inch Square Leg Counter Stool, Black, Set of 2

6. Cameras, Lenses and HHS Flash


This category is suitable for you if you have a limited budget or you are just
starting out. First, you will need to purchase a good camera to produce
reasonable quality photos. It could not be too pricey. The best camera option is
an APS-C camera with at least 24 Megapixels, good Autofocus, and colors.

Basic Cameras and Lenses


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• Canon EOS 80D with Tamron SP 24-70mm f/2.8 Di VC USD G2 (for
Canon)
• Nikon D7500 with Tamron 24-70mm f/2.8 Di VC USD G2 (for Nikon)
• Fujifilm XT2 with Fuji XF 16-55mm f/2.8
• Sony a6400 with Sony 16-55 f/2.8

All of these cameras produce great image quality and their price range is
between $900 – $1500 plus the lens. Besides choosing a camera, you will also
need more lenses. You have quite a few options in zoom or primes.

Prime Lenses
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• Canon EF 50mm f/1.4 USM
• Nikon AF-S Nikkor 50mm f/1.8G
• Fuji XF 56mm f/1.2 R
• Sigma 56mm f/1.4 DC DN Contemporary for Sony

Zoom Lenses
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• Canon EF 70-200mm f/4.0L USM
• Sigma 70-200mm F2.8 EX DG APO OS HSM (Nikon)
• Fujifilm Fujinon XF 50-140mm F/2.8 R LM WR OIS
• Sony FE 70-200mm f/4 G OSS

Alongside the camera, you will also need to purchase an SD Card to store your
photos. The most reliable SD cards are:
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• PNY
• SanDisk
• SONY

Choose one with at least 32GB of space. You will need to shoot in RAW, so make
sure you have plenty of space or extra cards. You will also need a card reader to
help you transfer the photos from the SD card to your computer.

Tripods is another essential photography tool! Check the Geekoto tripod. It is not
that expensive for a tripod.
To capture clear photos you will need some form of lighting. But since we are
dealing with a limited budget, you may not need to purchase lighting equipment
at this stage. Just look for Photoflex reflector and use only one LED light or the
natural light within the studio.
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You will also need a tripod stand. Kupo light stand will do well for this task. In
addition to this, you will also need spring metal clamps. The best in the market is
the MegaDeal Jaw opening clamp. With these in place, you will be good to launch
your basic photo studio business.
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Full frame cameras

If you have a bigger budget, then you need to acquire camera gear equipment
which will set you apart from your competitors. At this stage, you will need
improved equipment. For a camera, I would recommend the following:
Sony a7 III
Canon 5D Mark IV
Nikon D850

High-End Cameras

If you want to go at full throttle with your photo studio business, then you will
need to invest more. The more you spend on camera gear, the better the results.
Choose one of the following cameras:
Fujifilm GFX50s
Fujifilm GFX100

7. Hair and Makeup Area


(coming soon)

8. Computers and Photo Editing Software


(coming soon)

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