How Can I Set Up A Very Economical/ Diy Set Up For Taking High Key Or Fashion Photos?
Nov 12, 2009 in
diy
Hi there, I make childrens clothing from home and sell them on ebay. I’ve seen pictures of models where the background is absolutely white. I’d like to take these kind of pics but cannot invest alot in lighting. Are there any possible DIY solutions for lighting?
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2 comments
nikonfot on November 12, 2009 at 5:38 am
It’s simple to set up your own studio. A white background is just a white wall. Modern digital cameras make the whole operation a lot less costly than it used to be.
Liz on November 12, 2009 at 5:40 am
You will work with has mentioned either a white wall or you can use a white sheet but you will want to make sure that there are no shadows. You can find two small low-priced flashes that will slave (tripped by the one on your camera). You would want flashes because these are balanced for daylight. See the links below for what might work for you.http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/89…http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/90…http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/43…
If you choose to use house hold incandescent light bulbs (150 watt ) these will have a warm cast (yellow) but can be fixed in photoshop.
If you choose the 150 watt lamps check Home Depot and look for the metal bell shaped housing with a spring loaded clamp on them. You can then clamp these to a chair or something like that to use as your “light stands”. Do not keep these on all the time because they get very hot!!! You can use the lamp bell for the above “flash heads” also.
Have your model (outcome) stand about 3-4 feet from the background (white sheet, wall etc) and place the background lights facing the background (not your model) at a 45 degree angle. This will eliminate your shadows for you.
Also another source for you to sell your work at is this place:http://www.etsy.com
Hope this helps you,
Kevin