Have you ever wished that you could simply walk into your studio space and immediately have perfect lighting? Japanese architecture firm FT Architects has created a gorgeous photography studio which uses diffused skylights and windows to harness ambient light and do just that. This beautiful studio located in Kanagawa, Japan seems to be the first of its kind.
The studio, entitled "Light Structure" by its architects, measures just 33 square meters. The structure is designed to harness sunlight to light subjects, similar to a common studio setup utilizing a key and fill light. The sloping ceiling that features a large, diffused skylight acts as the key, while non-diffused windows to the subject's opposite side provides fill.
Although the studio only functions as intended during daylight, the building still serves as a sizable studio space during the rest of the time. The front of the studio includes alluring details such as three large logs used for support beams, and corrugated plastic outer walls to showcase the elegant interior in a modern, stylish manner.
This studio resembles something out of my dreams and I would love to be able to shoot somewhere like this one day. How would you utilize this artistic studio? Let us know!
All photos by Shigeo Ogawa, used with permission
[via The Coolist]
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Want, gimme!
Shigeo Ogawa did an amazing job capturing this space. I like how each shot introduces new elements to the story and none of the photos feel 'secondary.' (the bird always facing left regardless of the direction of the shot is a fun Easter egg too!)
It IS beatiful but far (far) away from beeing the first in It's kind.
In 1876 (yep!) Portuguese photographer Carlos Relvas opened what it is known has "Carlos Relvas house studio" and it worked somehow like this one. The house was build with avaiable light in mind (positioned to maximize the daylight) and had a manual sistem to control light/shades. The site is somehow poor but if you care to look http://www.casarelvas.com/
incredibly dope
I had a space with one wall floor to ceiling glass. During certain seasons photos required some color compensation due to a slight green cast introduced by nearby foliage.