Help!

[openskyphoto]

I am new to Texas Photo Forum. First off my name is D'Lana I have my own photography business "Open Sky Photography" I am used to doing mostly out door portraits but have accepted a job to do prom picture next Saturday May 9. I do not own studio equipment and if I did there would not be enough oom for me to set up. I am thinking of doing a backdrop and maybe a few props.

Here are my questions: (ANY ADVICE WILL HELP)
1) Where can I find a sturdy inexpensive background mount?
2) The theme is the "Roaring Twenties", any ideas on props and or backdrops?

Anything will help THANKS!!!

[David Whatley]

Welcome to the forum. MAy I ask a question? Why would you take a job, knowing you dont have the equipment? And not have a source for it? Try B&H photos.

[Cajungaltx]

I'm assuming when you say you don't own studiio equipment, you are talking backdrops, etc., not that you have no lights. Cause 'no lights' + 'prom photos' = business killer.

Fabric is the easiest 'backdrop' ....lots of options.... A stand can be from BH for like $120.... Don't skimp on that for safety reasons. Southern engineering has it's place, a school event isn't the place.

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Oops - roaring 20's was the jazz age... So a curtain style background done right would work really well.

[openskyphoto]

I have been informed by the prom commitee that there is not enough space for me to really set up so thanks for the advice and I think I am just goin to have to wing it.

[J Eddington]

There is always space somewhere. It might even be outside. Go early and figure it out NOW, not the night of the prom.

[texxter]

1920s style - sounds like fun! If I were getting paid to do this gig I'd make sure I got some of the following:

- Feathers, like peacock feathers
- Head bands, black ones, with some pearls or rhinestones on them
- Long strings of pearls
- It would cool to get a 20's style hat

Just do your research on what fashion was like in the 20s and bring some accessories. It was a very exciting time.

Concerning the venue, backdrop and lights, trying to wing it seems like a recipe for failure, especially if lighting is required and all you've got is a portable flash on your camera. You don't provide any information on what you've got, so it's hard to know what to tell you.