So you want to set up your own studio, in the garage or spare bedroom. Where do you start? what equipment will you require?. Lighting is the most important item with regard to a successful studio but in this article we will only cover the other requirements.Lighting will be included in a later article. Its very important to ensure that your studio area is big enough to accept the equipment you require, not forgetting the items or people you wish to photograph. Let’s assume that in the main it will be protrait photography you will attempting.BACKGROUNDS: This is a very important part of your set up. You need to be able to hang the background behind the subject you are photographing, and leave a short distance between background and subject. The easiest way to do this is to mount two hooks as high as possible on the wall you are using and place a wooden pole across from one to the other, backgrounds can then be hung from this pole. You can purchase professional backdrops with any subject or place printed on them or you can simply hang material purchased from the local market.STUDIO FURNITURE: Studio furniture means items or props that you may need in order to give your photograph depth and meaning. These items can range from sophisticated professional items you can purchase or very simple items you may have around the house. Dining room chairs with the subject seated at various angles can be used to give a strong pose. High kitchen stools can also be very effective. Mirrors placed at various heights and angles can give you a very quirky result. Allow your mind and imagintation to go to new heights and your results can be astounding.