Macro Photo Studio

[Lyrt]

Here (http://freshfodder.wordpress.com/2007/01/03/diy-ebay-photo-studio-0/)’s a brilliant idea I immediately tried.

The first pic was taken with my mobile phone, the second with my D70 which you can make out in the dark.

http://img395.imageshack.us/img395/9606/dsc00079cm2.jpg

http://img395.imageshack.us/img395/6092/dsc0025us1.jpg


The cardboard I used was too small as you can still see its reflections on the Proraso tub. However, by using a bigger box or by fully covering the inner parts with white paper, you can expect great results.

[Jim]

Great Post ! I have seen a pop open wire framed white mesh laundry bag used also.

[Lyrt]

Great Post ! I have seen a pop open wire framed white mesh laundry bag used also.
What are you doing here, go take some pictures of your Aeropress in action! :biggrin:

[Jim]

What are you doing here, go take some pictures of your Aeropress in action! :biggrin:


See This post (http://badgerandblade.com/vb/showpost.php?p=148605&postcount=30)

[letterk]

Lyrt, I use a very similar setup for many of my shots. However, I use my wireless SB-800 for light and have an umbrella and stand on order. Strobist (http://strobist.blogspot.com/) is where I learned of the idea, as well as many other fantastic lighting tips and tutorials.

[jmhUT]

What an excellen tip, thanks! Why photo paper behind the object? Is that just reflect the light back toward the object?

[Lyrt]

See This post (http://badgerandblade.com/vb/showpost.php?p=148605&postcount=30)
Well, that’s too bad. Try again when you feel like to. I'm looking forward to enjoying your photos.


Lyrt, I use a very similar setup for many of my shots. However, I use my wireless SB-800 for light and have an umbrella and stand on order. Strobist (http://strobist.blogspot.com/) is where I learned of the idea, as well as many other fantastic lighting tips and tutorials.
I do possess an SB-800. I’ll try your combination. I also possess a Lastolite reflector, though I still have to learn how to efficiently take advantage of it. Thank you for the link, I’m already perusing it. :smile:

[letterk]

What an excellen tip, thanks! Why photo paper behind the object? Is that just reflect the light back toward the object?

The major point of the background paper is to give you a seamless background.

[berzerkeleyan]

Man, you guys are pros! :smile: Nice tip!

[letterk]

Well, that’s too bad. Try again when you feel like to. I'm looking forward to enjoying your photos.


I do possess an SB-800. I’ll try your combination. I also possess a Lastolite reflector, though I still have to learn how to efficiently take advantage of it. Thank you for the link, I’m already perusing it. :smile:

Strobist is one of my favorite blogs. Fantastic ideas, photos, and writting.

[Lyrt]

First try with the SB800 used as a lateral light. I'm not completely satisfied but the potential is there. Back to Strobist.

[Edcculus]

Hey, thats an awesome idea. Now I just need to get myself a good digital camera. That probably wont be until next christmas...

[letterk]

First try with the SB800 used as a lateral light. I'm not completely satisfied but the potential is there. Back to Strobist.

I keep the SB800 at 45 degrees up from horizontal and aim it near the middle of the top of the lightbox at about 30 degrees from the front. Now, does that make sense at all?

[Lyrt]

I keep the SB800 at 45 degrees up from horizontal and aim it near the middle of the top of the lightbox at about 30 degrees from the front. Now, does that make sense at all?

Hmm, like this?

http://img207.imageshack.us/img207/479/hautjc1.jpg

http://img207.imageshack.us/img207/1377/faceui2.jpg

[letterk]

Almost. The box and light are about how I set up mine, but I place the background paper at the rear of the box instead of the left. I've never tried it as you have it, but judging from your photos, it does well. That's the fun thing about light, you can set it up in an infinite number of ways that work well.

[Lyrt]

I just built a new, bigger light-box which unfortunately showed its limit. I tried to photograph an object with challenging, reflective curves. Conclusion: a professional light-box with a front curtain is indispensable there.

http://img171.imageshack.us/img171/6637/lapavonimc4.jpg

http://img171.imageshack.us/img171/2792/lastolitecubeliteac5.jpg

[DoubleE]

Wow, I would think it's almost impossible to keep reflections off of that!

My guess is you'd do the best you can......then Photoshop!

[SSLStudio]

Thanks Yukio for taking the Arko pics for me, I almost do not dare to ask but do you still have the Feather box in one piece ? or make it look as if its in one piece and shoot me a big photo of that one aswell ?

Is that a real Espresso maker ? looks like a museum piece and I mean that its too nice to use for real.. ?

[Lyrt]

Hello Rene,

You sent me the ten packs of Feather in an enveloppe, there was no big box.

Yes, it is an expresso maker and it is too beautiful not to use. :biggrin: