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This might sound like a dumb question, but where would be the most ideal place to have a photoshoot, esp. when on a budget? I would like to turn my garage into like a studio, as that would be most cost effective for me. The only problem i would have with it would be inviting a stranger into my home and possibly getting robbed or worse. Does anyone have any suggestions? Thanks in advance.

well ... be careful in turning your garage into a studio. there may be zoning restrictions for no commercial or business in that area. Also beware some cities or small towns require require a building permit to "convert" your garage even if all you are doing is hanging lights. As far as being robbed... well you should be getting copies of an ID or drivers license to prove age anyway so right there you would have a Name and address and ID or drivers license number should anything happen. you could make a physical copy as well as scan one into your computer with a hidden external HD if you are that paranoid. Just a thought...

Inexpensive photo shoot locations.

Use natural light, diffuser with your flash and reflectors.
1. shoot at the beach.
2. Shoot in a park.
3. Shoot photos around water.
Beach, stream, river, lake, pond, park, etc.
Natural nature locations offer great locations.
Choose a time of day when light is soft like at dawn or early evening and consider photographing in the shade when the light is bright.

I wanted to say regarding this topic. All models should have an ID checked period. If you do any nude photography please see the Statute from the US Justice Department 18 USC sc2257.

Howard I must admit I can be rather lazy when it comes to looking up what other people are referring to. Would you mind sharing what you are mentioning about doing nude photography.

2257 refers to keeping records of a model's age and having them ready for inspection at any time. As I understand it , this regulation is supposed to be aimed at the pron industry. Since you should be keeping records like this of models anyway, I see little point in it.


GaryR