Photography Studio Tour 2025 (Lighting, Gear & Custom Sets)

Welcome to my 2025 photography studio tour. In this video, I walk through my full studio setup, including lighting, gear, and the custom-built sets I use for portrait and commercial work. You’ll see how the studio is organized for efficiency, how different sets are designed for versatility, and the tools I rely on for both client shoots and personal projects. If you’re building your own photography studio or looking for ideas to improve your lighting and workflow, this breakdown will give you practical insights you can apply to your space. 🛠️ Gear List – In Order of Appearance 🔗 Round Oriental Rug https://howl.link/0c60rwvc20dq7 🔨 Set Building - Home Depot 3 - 5/16” x 48" x 96" Natural Oak Decorative Slat Wall Panel https://howl.link/5be1oc3z1564b 8 - 2 in. x 2 in. x 8 ft. Furring Strip Board https://howl.link/sf77bkd4cq2ii 1-#9 x 2-1/2 in. Star Drive Dual Flat Head Coarse Thread Construction Screws 1 lb. Box https://howl.link/1158f84r64ofi 2 - 6 in. x 6 in. 14-Gauge Galvanized L Strap https://howl.link/i5rsy5hxno5hr 1 - 10 oz. Paneling and Molding Tan Construction Adhesive https://howl.link/zi228xj9lc83g 2 - 2 in. x 1-1/2 in. x 2-3/4 in. ZMAX Galvanized Angle https://howl.link/yknq2wfwjj11s 2 - 2 in. C-Clamp https://howl.link/jt596m10zgth6 3- 3 in. C-Clamp https://howl.link/wmhbtbfq06nom Wyton Wide Tufted Armchair - Green https://howl.link/bezn439qt3grb Gray Set Wayfair Ashford Scalloped 28″H x 24″W x 1/2″D Wainscot Wall https://howl.link/b8hitv0jtb1tq Ashford 24″H x 16″W x 1/2″D Molded Classic Wainscot Wall Panel https://howl.link/6a3cop6zjowcn Emery 3 1/4″ H x 94 1/2″ W x 3/4″ D Chair Rail https://howl.link/5db7ms651in6y Menards DPI™ Smooth 4′ x 8′ White Wall Panel Murphy 4′ x 8′ Aged Planked Cedar Wall Panel Home Depot 2 in. x 2 in. x 8 ft. Furring Strip Board Lumber https://howl.link/sf77bkd4cq2ii 10 oz. Paneling and Molding Tan Construction Adhesive https://howl.link/zi228xj9lc83g 3/4 in. Clear Soft Rubber Plastic Like Self-Adhesive Square Bumpers https://howl.link/ployzvd8bdyz0 #17 x 1 in. Stainless Wire Nails (1 oz. per Pack) https://howl.link/qo12jpimhe5rw #6 x 3/4 in. Phillips Flat Head Zinc Plated Wood Screw (100-Pack) https://howl.link/2bd2cgwkdrjq0 #8 x 2-1/2 in. Yellow Zinc Coated T-Star Plus Drive Flat Undercut Multi-Purpose Screw (133 per Box) https://howl.link/napx9w28jy502 3/4 in. x 96 in. x 3-1/2 in. Primed MDF Colonial Casing Molding https://howl.link/wno2zylnt2iul 1-7/16 in. x 4-1/2 in. ZMAX Galvanized Framing Angle https://howl.link/6izz0bwsphggq Glidden Premium 1 gal. Base 1 Flat Interior Paint https://howl.link/p6422xry40ksx 11 in. Plastic Tray Liner For Metal Deluxe Roller Tray https://howl.link/ip1xanxs9cfke Better 9 in. x 1/4 in. High Density Knit Polyester Roller Cover https://howl.link/ptxmjj82h649r Chesterfield Loveseat, Faux Leather Sofa Walmart https://howl.link/wbc6nvfifbgyi Wagner Flexio 3500 Electric Handheld HVLP Paint Sprayer Home Depot https://howl.link/uyk3yz0ubanj1 Kupo Big Boom Amazon https://amzn.to/3YHNBFU B&H https://bhpho.to/3Aj3wk5 Studio Titan Rack & Pinion Geared Crank Stand STA-06-200 Studio Titan https://studiotitanamerica.com/collections/shop-lighting-stands/products/sta-06-200 B&H https://bhpho.to/44Bj1y9 STUDIO TITAN AMERICA Double Beam Boom Arm (10.2’) B&H https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1874091-REG/studio_titan_america_05_031_large_double_beam_light.html/BI/22160/KBID/28702/kw/ST05031/DFF/d10-v2-t1-xST05031 Studio Titan Camera Stand STA-01-360 MK2 B&H https://bhpho.to/3cf4RfL Tether Tools AeroTrac Workstation Pro Kit Save 10% with the coupon code GRESS10 - https://tethertools.com/product/aerotrac-workstation-pro-kit/?ref=231 Amazon https://amzn.to/48oLfQL B&H https://bhpho.to/4j1ZdvP TetherPro Optima 10Gbps Gen 2 USB-C, 15’ Save 10% with the coupon code GRESS10 - https://tethertools.com/product/tetherpro-optima-10g-usb-c-straight-to-right-angle-cable/?ref=231 Amazon https://bhpho.to/4j1ZdvP B&H https://bhpho.to/48nNa8e RocknRoller Multi-Cart R12STEALTH Amazon https://amzn.to/2tDwSXU B&H https://bhpho.to/3NFzD1G Manfrotto 045- 6 Background Holder Hooks Holds up to 6 Backgrounds https://amzn.to/3X55MRW Impact Deluxe Varipole Support System - Black (Pair) https://bhpho.to/3CriGSa Impact Varidrive with Silver Metal Chain https://bhpho.to/3Iwx7s6 set.a.light 3D Software https://www.elixxier.com/en/#v2=62cde650bb192 Use Code JOHN-15 to save 15% 🎓 Want deeper training? Check out my digital handbooks & lighting guides: https://johngress.com/downloads/ Chapters 00:00 - Introduction 01:07 - New Set 02:08 - Hotel Gress? 03:08 - Kupo Big Boom 04:01 - Studio Titan Double Beam Boom Large 04:43 - Teather Tools AreoTrac Pro 05:44 - Modifiers, Movie Lights and Meetings 06:04 - Painted Backdrops & Storage #StudioTour #PhotographyStudio #StudioSetup #LightingSetup #PhotographyGear This description contains affiliate links. If you use them, I may earn a commission.