I carried three backdrops (5ft rolls) on the subway at rush hour and thru the pouring rain from Manhattan to Brooklyn last night so I could get my li'l studio space set up for the shoot (which happens tomorrow!) It was a struggle, but well worth it as it finally looks like a photo studio in here...

Once in a box on inspiration photos, I had a picture of a simple studio room with a backdrop and two lights & umbrellas... I knew I wanted this, but didn't have my head wrapped around how I would achieve it. I couldn't envision where it would take place or what it would entail... I had no idea what it would cost; I just knew that I wanted it... One year later, here it is, in the same room (my original bedroom) where I stored the original photo. I had my amoire right where the backdrop is, and the photo box is was on top of it... I'm thrilled to see this manifest, it took some time, some work and a lot of acquired knowledge and info... The dollar amount was not really that daunting, it was the learning, working and gaining confidence to come to this point. I still have a long way to go, but having this setup at home will allow me to learn and do so much more. There was a lot of baby-stepping along the way that allowed me to arrive here, and I'm so grateful!