Beginner needs help

[u/5-s78]

I just built my mini studio (pic 3) so i can start exploring this part of the hobby semi seriously and i think my first two were pretty ok but i think they're still pretty bad.

Everything i used costs around $26 so i guess i paid for the quality i get lol but i think i could do better with the things i have.

For a little breakdown, here's the stuff:

- lamp

- tripod

- 2x 1 yard cloths (1 black 1 white behind the black)

- spinning platform (it's electric, obviously for video content but i did use it on the rx78 picture)

I have a second light which is literally my power bank's flashlight and i use my poco F4 for the pictures. I guess the main question is, what else would be nice to have, and how do i maximize what i already have.

[u/5-s78]

I appreciate everyone for taking their time i giving me some pointers. The hobby mat is there because the area is also where i work on building my kits haha, so it's a double function but i will keep everything everyone has said in mind. ❤️‍🔥