For photographers short of funds (which is quite common) or for those who don't want to invest time and space in studio lights and who love to do-it-yourself. If you are one of them, keep reading this article and find out how to make your own lights without having to rob a bank.
Steps
Step 1. Get around 100 Watt bulbs
Make sure they are classified as "Full spectrum" or "Daylight".
Step 2. Get a shop spotlight
They are inexpensive and you find them complete with reflector. Shop spotlights are ideal as equipment. They are usually also equipped with a clamp. This clamp will allow you to easily connect it anywhere.
Step 3. If you need a brighter light, try halogen ones
Step 4. Get some gooseneck lamps
They are particularly useful for still life. Gooseneck lamps are those that can be folded and positioned as needed.
Step 5. Get a couple of "sticks in a jar"
Make sure they are of different heights and sizes.
Step 6. Build a light diffuser
You can use sunlight or a higher wattage light and then diffuse it. Some types of speaker material are:
- Non-transparent opaque shower curtain.
- White papers
- Baking paper
Step 7. If you are using a halogen construction spotlight, take for example a white sheet and place it around the light
Make sure the sheet is a few meters (about 3 meters) away from light or you risk causing a fire.
If you use this kind of setup, place the subject to be photographed a few meters away from the diffused light source for a better effect
Step 8. Find a way to diffuse the light from the built-in flash on the camera
It is not recommended to hold your fingers in front of the flash.
Step 9. Create your lightbox
Essentially, you need to find a way to spread the light across the side of the box to visualize the object in the box.
