The Garden Shed Studio Group

The Garden Shed Studio Group is a group of keen photographers, mainly from Leigh-on-Sea Camera Club, who have come together to explore ideas for studio based photo shoots and portraits.

The name “Garden Shed” is a little tongue in cheek since this is where it all started.  However, we now have a fully fitted studio of some 1,200 square feet, or about the size of a 2 bedroom bungalow.

The Studio is open plan with areas to relax as well as work with a fully fitted kitchen and separate toilets.  We also have a screened off area for our subjects or models to get ready for the shoot.

Whilst we are technically amateurs, the members of the group include some very experienced and artistic photographers with many years of experience behind us.  What in fairness is relatively new, is working in a studio, rather than on location.

In terms of equipment, we have almost everything you can think of.

We have a comprehensive range of both studio flashes and day light balanced constant light sources. We also have a number of special effects flash projectors etc.

In terms of modifiers, we have a large variety of soft boxes, beauty dishes, grids, gels, Fresnel  lens spots, the list goes on.

We have wind and smoke machines.

We have a variety of both plane and ornamental backdrops, including “Green Screen”

Our cameras are tethered to our computer system which gives us the ability to show the images, on both a large projector screens, and a number of tv screens, which are dotted around the studio, simultaneously.  This allows both model and photographer to see exactly what is being shot as work proceeds.

All this, together with the more usual kit, means we should be able to achieve, almost, anything that one’s imagination can conjure up.

We only just got started when Covid-19 shut us down, but we are now beginning to think about getting things going again.

The photographs you see on this page are some of those of the photographers who have taken part in our various shoots.

We are always looking for new ideas and inspiration.

If you are a model, a musician, an actor, a drama student, a re-enactor, a member of a drama group, a member of a “Larpin” group and have some ideas which you think  we may be able to help you pursue, then please message us so that we can try and put something together.

There is no charge for the work we do. Our goal is to make interesting images , and for everyone to enjoy the process of doing so!