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02/09/2010 12:15:18 AM · #1 |
I bought a light tent to try some food photography since its too dark to use ambient light when i cook.
For the life of me I cannot find a webpage that can guide me to how to light my subjects with the is tent.
there are tons that show you how to make a diy tent, and a few that are specific for certain subjects. Maybe im hitting the wrong keywords, but if anyone knows a nice site that can explain how to use this contraption id appreciate it.
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02/09/2010 01:00:08 AM · #2 |
Generally the idea is that you point your speedlight flashes (or desk lamps, or whatever light you have available) at the sides of the tent and the light bounces around inside the tent, lighting the object evenly. I would question its usefulness for food photography though, because the light required for food shots is usually quite directional.
When I setup my food shots I normally set up on a table with flashes and reflectors. If I had an unlimited budget I would invest next in a gridded softbox.
I'll keep looking to see if I can find a good website for you.
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02/09/2010 01:03:26 AM · #3 |
Here is an example:
//www.turningwood.com/HOW_TOO/Lighting%20tricks%20using%20a%20photo%20box.pdf
If you are looking for something specific to food, then I doubt you'll find anything because I don't think it's the right tool for the job, sorry. |
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02/09/2010 01:14:28 AM · #4 |
Some examples for you:
These are all taken with natural window light from the back, and a reflector for fill. An off camera flash (diffused with something) would also work.
As a contrast, the following is light-tent (or similar) shot:
It really lacks something in my opinion.
Someone else asking a similar question
Hope that helps.
Message edited by author 2010-02-09 01:16:14. |
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02/09/2010 08:21:25 AM · #5 |
| thanks for the responses! and great photos Lonni. I realize that shooting with light from lets say a window is better. I just live pretty north and its pretty dark by the time i get to cook. I read about someone who took a photo of every main meal they had for a year and was thinking of doing the same |
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