The Photographic Studio: A Guide to Its Construction, Design, and the Selection of a Locality (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

Thomas Bolas

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0265589355 ISBN 13: 9780265589359

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

Synopsis

Design a photo studio that works for you. This practical guide explains how to plan, build, and light a studio that fits real work and local conditions.

Thomas Bolas’s The Photographic Studio offers a historical overview of early studio forms and a practical path to modern setups. It covers choosing a site, orienting the glass house for optimal light, and choosing forms like north-facing or open-area studios. The book also provides concrete guidance on ventilation, heating, shading, and flexible arrangements to handle different weather and sitter needs.

• How to select a locality and position for the studio, with sun and shade considerations
• Different studio types, including north-aspect, tunnel, and south-light designs
• Techniques for controlling light with curtains, screens, and shading devices
• Practical notes on climate control, ventilation, and day-to-day operations

Ideal for readers of historic photography and for practitioners planning a studio with careful, real‑world constraints.

Edition details

• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0265589355
• ISBN 13: 9780265589359
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 119