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Table-top lighting setup
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I’m interested in doing table-top still life photography. It’s not something I’ve done before, so I was wondering what sort of lighting setup I should get. I use a Pentax K10D but don’t have an external flash.
The budget is not very big, so something simple but effective would be good.
Many thanks. :)
Why not experiment with table lamps and reflectors? Sometimes the simpler the set up
the more successful the shot. We all have table lamps, torches, mirrors, white sheets etc
you would be amazed at what you can achieve. My favorite time of day to take table top
shots would be sun set, set the table up in front of or near a window that catches the evening
sun.I use a black fleece blanket as a backdrop, which gives a nice matte black, or any colour you
want.I use two Halogen garage lamps on stands that I got from Lidl’s for £12 each a few years ago. They’re great for macro where light is needed when using extension tubes. For backdrops I’ve used sheets of coloured card, sheets and Chef’s aprons in white and in black. I made a couple of reflectors from hardboard with tinfoil spray-mounted on one side and gold foil on the other. I saw ring lights on Ebay which might be of interest to you: http://www.ebay.co.uk/sch/i.html?_trksid=p4340.m570.l1311&_nkw=led+ring+light&_sacat=0&_from=R40″ onclick=”window.open(this.href);return false;
HTH
Alex.Thank you both for those suggestions. Using table lamps never occurred to me. I have a few here in the house. The other things you mentioned shutterbug are easily available.
The halogen lamps are a good idea too bigal. Might give them a try. I have some sheets of coloured paper already, so I can experiment with those.
It’s true that you don’t always need the most expensive gear to produce good shots.
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