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FUJIFILM X CREATOR Shotti NYC shares his tips on running your own portrait photography studio, such as what to consider when looking for a space, how to choose gear, and more.
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More from Shotti
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– 21 Questions:
More in this series
– Sculpting Facial Features with Light:
– Use Props for More Interesting Portraits!
– Bold & Contrasting Colors for Portraits:
– Photographing Jewelry on a Model:
– The Advantages of Tethering in Portraiture:
Camera gear mentioned
– FUJIFILM GFX 100S Medium Format Mirrorless Camera:
– FUJIFILM GF 80mm f/1.7 R WR Lens:
– FUJIFILM GF 120mm f/4 Macro R LM OIS WR Lens:
– Profoto B10X Plus OCF Flash Head:
– Profoto RFi Octa Softbox (3′):
– Profoto D2 500Ws AirTTL Monolight:
– Westcott White Fabric for Eyelighter Panel:
– Rosco Matte Black Cinefoil:
– Tether Tools TetherPro USB Type-C Male to USB Type-C Male Cable (15′, Orange):
– L Brackets:
0:00 Intro
0:25 LR STUDIO: Shotti’s 1st Home Studio
1:23 Choosing a Studio Location
1:53 Inventory
3:50 Studio Layout
4:37 Budget or High-End Gear?
5:30 Your Team
5:45 Little Expenses
6:33 LR2 STUDIO: Building a Community
7:00 Final Thoughts
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Comments
38 responses to “How to Run Your Own Portrait Photography Studio”
What are your questions about running a photography studio?
this was super cool to watch. i started shooting out of my living room last year myself. so hearing that as your starting point is inspiring. thank you.
thank you for this informative video. may i ask what is the most used color for seamless backdrop or should i say what are the 3 best choices most preferred by clients. thanks
Happy guy! We like!
This was a really helpful video. Thank you for sharing your tips with us.
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Very informative video! Thank you 🖤
It great to see other photographers doing photography. I am always keeping open mind to learning.
This is Amazing, can you train us? Emmanuel from NIgeria
Awesome information and really helpful, I hope to start the process towards investing in this type of business idea! 💯
Saw his jewelry class also. Very good.
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This is good buddy.
I real wish to lnow how did you start.
Gotta respect the Bronx!! So happy to see this. I lived in the Bronx back in '07, loved it there.
Cheers!
Hello I live in Georgia and I am new to photography I've been doing a little dibble dabble since 2019 nothing to serious but I really want to turn it into something more serious. Do you have tutorials, any type of consults? If si us there a fee, how can I contact you.
Rechargeable batteries dude! Could you talk about how you acquire clients? Cold calls or blind emails or do you sent out mailers? Are you primarily B2b or b2c revenue studio?
Thanks A lot 🙏🏾🚀
Great Info
How did you advertise your studio to other photographers successfully?
Bro, you got to get on the rechargeable battery tip. It will save you a ton of money and is way more ethically sourced.
Good morning,, kindly advise can I open a studio with speed lights as my only lighting also what are vital equipment's for studio photography for a beginer?
Bx 📸💪
As a Fujifilm X-system shooter, how long have you shot GFX and not the usual suspects of Sony or Canon?
I shot here a few weeks ago! Super dope and great tips !
I love watching, learning from, being inspired by and appreciating an articulate Brother or Sister in any profession, but certainly in photography. Keep it rolling!
3:36 😂😂 as long as you encourage him to do so. Great video!! I definitely enjoyed it. Very informative and photos look stunning as always!🌻🫶🏽
For night shooting at lights which filter we can use..?? please give me suggestions
Good topic!
I love what your doing! Much appreciated! Thank you sooo much!
Really dig the ball cap!
Great information and tips for the photographer and their business.
This was a great video and great suggestions! I am become interested in adding studio work to my business in the future so this is all good stuff for me to remember!! Thanks so much for this!
Nice! Looks like a wonderful space with some good energy.
Thank you B&H and Schotti , do you have a portrait course on line?
Solid tips very informative
Which light can I buy that's not too expensive and going to serve its purpose to some extent?
informative content, can b expensive.
Thank you, this is an excellent video and great information 😊