Use the right colors to help create the right atmosphere.
When it comes to painting a photography studio, the most important aspect is ensuring the color won't adversely impact your photos. There are different schools of thought for what color works best for optimum photographic work; some prefer black walls, some white, while others prefer a neutral gray wall color for their studio. The color you choose depends on a few considerations.
Instructions
1. Use paint with a matte finish. No matter what color you choose to paint your studio, the paint should be flat or matte (not gloss or high gloss) to avoid reflections and bouncing light.
2. You may want black paint for walls, floors and ceilings. All black surfaces in the studio will absorb the light and allow you to control and focus the light easier. Black walls are especially suited to darker, moodier photography.
3. Or you can select white paint for lighter, brighter photography. If your studio is dark and lighting is a problem, paint the walls, ceiling and floors white. White reflects the light and can help in a poorly lit studio. Keep in mind that it will make controlling your artificial lights more difficult.
4. Pick a neutral gray paint to strike balance between white and black. Gray paint is lighter, so its not as depressing as an all-black studio, but not as reflective as white. However, finding a "true" gray paint can be challenging. The paint can't have any blue, green, yellow or other colors mixed in it or it will add color casts to your photos.
5. Use a two-tone technique. Paint the ceiling and floor black and the walls white if you don't want to commit to all one color in the studio. The black will help defuse the light.
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