Don’t need a studio to take a good photo: Check out these insane photographers
Instagram is filled to the brim with crisp, beautifully shot pictures that seem like they were taken in an expensive professional studio. Yet, most of the time these photos were taken in the photographer’s backyard! So, how do they actually do it?
We’ve compiled some stunning pictures that photographers reveal were not taken in a trendy studio. If you’re looking to spice up your social media accounts and use the best photoshop courses, take a look at these insane photography tricks!
Caroline Lins’s floral photoshoot
Brazilian photographer Caroline Lins posted before & after shots of this lavender photoshoot. What was just an ordinary patio glass table and a bundle of lavender turned into a dreamy professional Instagram picture.
This just proves you don’t need fancy sets or countless props to create stunning photos! Her instagram is filled with her creative photography tricks and we couldn’t be any more jealous.
Zamar Velez’s sandy setup
Photographer Zamar Velez posted these before & after shots on his Twitter account, and they’re mind blowing! All he needed was a pile of beach sand and a model. The picture was expertly edited to make it seem like it was undoubtedly studio-made.
Despite his modest setups, Velez has shot a front page cover for PAPER magazine featuring Issa Rae. Velez has even shot advertisements for Levi’s! Velez is one of those studio photographers who inspires us to get off our butts and start shooting some fire pictures for our social media.
Danielle Alves’s recreation of “Ophelia”
Danielle Alves, or Quazar Art, perfectly recreated this famous painting with a makeshift lake! The photo was inspired by Sir John Everett Millais’s painting “Ophelia” which was created in 1852. This modern day retelling of the enigmatic character is equally enchanting! Alves’s social media accounts and portfolios are truly impressive and would make any studio photographers out there jealous!
Just get the cheapest kid’s pool you can find, fill it with greenery, and recreate this gorgeous picture!
Akashath Abdulsalam’s creative landscape
Just a trash bag and some light. That’s it. Well there’s also Akashath Abdulsalam’s genius creativity and awesome editing skills! He created a beautiful moonlit sea with items we all have at home. This is some major DIY inspiration!
@SuaveJayz’s blue rose portrait
This Twitter user flexed his insane photo transformation and we are in disbelief. He used some fake flowers and string lights to create a moody blue portrait worthy of a studio price tag! Turn off the lights and grab your string lights to recreate this dramatic portrait.
Although this twitter user has his own photography studio, he proves you really don’t need one to make amazing photos!
Lana Cole’s simple yet professional setup
A clean backdrop really makes a difference! This photographer propped up a bright yellow backdrop and let her modelling do the talking. Never underestimate the power of a simple backdrop and a fierce subject. Check out her twitter account to find more stunning fashion photography!
Advice for aspiring studio photographers
Don’t be intimidated by all of those perfect Instagram posts. You’re only a bundle of string lights away from an editorial-worthy photo! Ditch the Instagram filters and edit around the natural light to create that effortlessly pristine portrait.
Your creativity is your best friend when shooting on a budget! Remember there are no limits when it comes to photography. It’ll take some trial & error before finding the best setup.
As the famous photographer Ansel Adams once said, “You don’t make a photograph just with a camera. You bring to the act of photography all the pictures you have seen, the books you have read, the music you have heard, the people you have loved.”
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In the end, it’s about how creative you can get with a shoestring budget and no studio that proves artistic talent! Who are your favorite studio photographers and tips & tricks for creating Instagrammable pics? Let us know in the comments!
