DIY Garden photo studio size ?

JackAllTog (e2 Member)

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22 May 2012 - 5:20 PM

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So here is a hypothetical question - if you wanted to build a low cost studio in the garden, what sizes would you think to be the minimum shooting area required for comfortable working for shooting groups of up-to say 5 people?

There could be a soft home made infinity curve (top/bottom and sides) at one end, and east facing windows to one side for natural light and maybe skylights.

I'm thinking about 7M wide 8M long and actually pretty high as well, at least 3M.
I've been used to shooting in a space 3.1M wide by 5M long and 2.4M high. The width was very troublesome for positioning lights far enough away that light fall off across the subject was not too obvious. Height was annoying for jumps or shooting tall people from low down and impossible for positioning lights overhead.

So what do you think would be a modest but comfortable size for which to aspire?

Many thanks for your ideas or comments in advance.

rheyes

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24 May 2012 - 6:45 AM

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Check here for what is allowed under planning.

As for size, that should be plenty, I've seen people work in much smaller studios with more than 5 people.

A side note, from my own and others experience around the country of converting or building outbuildings to use for a commercial purposes, you are more than likely going to need planning permission.

Richard.