make time
I've been putting together a home photo studio this week, focusing on setting up for product shots. I'm taking some new pictures for my brother's business, so that's where the inspiration to do this came from.
I started by getting a large roll of white paper and some masking tape from a photo store. I've taped this up high on my wall and draped it across a table.
Next, I needed lighting. I went to Home Depot and got some halogen work lights with clamps that I can mount on some spare cymbal stands I have lying around. I also picked up a couple of Lowel umbrellas to diffuse the light.
This worked pretty well, but the setup was a little ghetto and messy, so I picked up a Norman Allure C1000 constant tungsten light and a proper stand. It's a great light that runs at 350W, 650W or 1000W. I still use one of my work lights to fill in shadows, but may get a second C1000.
I'll start posting some photos in the next couple of weeks. My pal Brian just redesigned his site (again) and reminded me that I need to get moving on my own redesign. I've been waiting to find the time to build a dynamic upload and management system. I've realized that I will not find time, but need to make time for it.
Comments
the umbrellas are great. they really take the edge off of the light. i couldn't use these lights without them.
posted by craig :: 04:18:34 PM on February 26th, 2004
ghetto? check out this approach (which I took for some "interview lights"): $30 Light Kit
OK, but where can you find some decent light stands for a decent (ie: cheap) price?
posted by jeremyw :: 07:52:13 PM on March 1st, 2004
okay, so maybe it's not "ghetto", but it feels that way after watching a documentary on david lachapelle and seeing his studio.
cheap stands? you can get real light stands for under $50. cheap cymbal stands work pretty well too.
posted by craig :: 08:10:36 PM on March 1st, 2004
Tell me how those umbrellas are working for you :) I fould some halogen lamps (500 watts) which are like $8. I just need some way to soften it a bid though, and those umbrellas look like a good idea.
posted by Brian Poulsen :: 04:12:47 PM on February 26th, 2004