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PeaNut

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Posted: 2/9/2013 7:48:49 PM
Does anyone use a light box they would recommend? I am looking for something small; want to use it for blog photos such as food, etc. I know natural lighting is best but I do not have many areas which have natural lighting and are also suitable for photo taking.

Thank you!
Rhonda

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Posted: 2/9/2013 10:24:07 PM
No recommendation. Just some things to look for. Measure the area you plan to set the light box/tent up on. Remember, if you have a 24" tent you still need a couple more feet for your light stands to have room to be set up.

The wattage of lights is important. Get the brightest wattage you can afford. There are always ways to make light dimmer but if it isn't bright enough you are going to end up buying brighter ones down the road. If they can be dimmed that is a plus. If the light output is not adjustable it can be done by moving the lights further away from the tent. Just make sure you have room to do it.

and I want to add... there is NOTHING about natural light that is quantifiably "better". Many peas prefer it but personal preference does not constitute better/best.


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Posted: 2/9/2013 10:31:45 PM
Other related thought... you may want to skip the box/tent and just use studio lighting. Or even an off camera flash on a light stand with an umbrella to diffuse the light.

This was shot without a tent. I used two interfit studio lights because the light in my dining room is dim and florescent. For food I like the context the table top gives.



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PeaNut

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Posted: 2/10/2013 8:04:00 PM
Thank you so much for your thoughtful comments. Your suggestions are one's I was not familiar with so had not even considered them an option. However, they work perfectly for my needs. My stove top area has no lighting so I do not like taking photos there but studio lighting would make it possible. I am so excited to get started implementing your suggestions. Thank you!!

Rhonda
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