Photography Area
The Photography equipment at Pikes Peak Makerspace (PPM) is for all our members to use without any additional required training (Level 1).
Contact Us if you cannot find your answer here on our Wiki or if you notice any information that is outdated.
Training
Links to external sites:
- What is macro photography? — adobe.com
- A beginner's guide to product photography — canva.com
- Composing Product Photos for Your Etsy Business
- Product Photography for Ecommerce — shopify Learn
- What is a hero image? — canva.com
- Ultimate Guide to Hero Images — blog.hubspot.com
Tips
☐ Proper lighting is critical in photography, including product photography.
Equipment Lists
| Picture | Item | Manufacturer | Model Number |
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Studio Flash
POWER PACK |
novatron, now ntronix | 10-240 |
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Studio Flash
FLASH HEAD (2x) |
novatron, now ntronix | 2040-C |
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Display Turntable | ||
| light source | westcott | ||
| light deflector | LimoStudio | ||
| box light | LimoStudio | ||
| tripod | Velbon | S-600 | |
| green screen | |||
PPM does not have any GoPro or DSLR cameras, gimbals, or darkroom facilities.
Benefits
- PPM members enjoy discounts at the following local merchants:
- (bring proof of membership)
| Company | Website | Benefit | Directions to |
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Woodcraft of Colorado Springs | 10% discount | 4438 Austin Bluffs Parkway |
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CO Lumber Specialties | 10% discount | 3636 Stone Avenue |
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GENERAL AIR | 10% discount | 3031 N Nevada Ave. |
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ACE Hardware Uintah Gardens | 10% discount | 1830 W Uintah Street |
- Map of stores that provide PPM member discounts
- Map of helpful local resources curated by our makers
- At home LightBurn subscriptions can be purchased at a discounted rate for being a PPM member.
- The discount code is saved as a Pinned Message in our 'laser-cutter' channel in Slack.
Policies
Red Tags
- If equipment needs repairs, place a Red Tag on it and report it via the Pikes Peak Makerspace Slack channel #red-tags-issues
- This advises others on the malfunctioning equipment and ensures that actions can be taken to service/repair the equipment.
Related Pages
Links to related PPM Wiki pages:
For Additional Help
- Use the PPM Slack channel #general (or #showcase)
- List of all PPM Slack channels
- Note that we have a Slack channel (#job-board) for members to post, discuss, or accept job opportunities either within PPM or from the community.
Search the PPM Wiki — include Content pages as well as Multimedia.
Contact Us if you cannot find your answer here on our Wiki or if you notice any information that is outdated.
Pikes Peak Makerspace (PPM) is dedicated to supporting our maker community in their creative processes by providing shared space, shared tools, materials, software, and a knowledge base to turn their ideas into reality.