<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss version="2.0" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:wfw="http://wellformedweb.org/CommentAPI/" xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" xmlns:sy="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/syndication/" xmlns:slash="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/slash/" > <channel> <title>DIY Craft Photography</title> <atom:link href="/category/home-photo-equipment/diy-setups/feed/" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml" /> <link></link> <description>Product photography for handmade goods</description> <lastBuildDate>Mon, 07 Apr 2014 03:50:42 +0000</lastBuildDate> <language>en-US</language> <sy:updatePeriod> hourly </sy:updatePeriod> <sy:updateFrequency> 1 </sy:updateFrequency> <generator>https://wordpress.org/?v=6.5.5</generator> <image> <url>/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/cropped-DIYC-site-icon-32x32.png</url> <title>DIY Craft Photography</title> <link></link> <width>32</width> <height>32</height> </image> <item> <title>Simple White Background Product Photography Setup</title> <link>/simple-white-background-product-photography-setup/</link> <comments>/simple-white-background-product-photography-setup/#comments</comments> <dc:creator><![CDATA[M. Johnson]]></dc:creator> <pubDate>Sun, 06 Apr 2014 13:00:38 +0000</pubDate> <category><![CDATA[DIY Setups]]></category> <category><![CDATA[diy]]></category> <category><![CDATA[equipment]]></category> <category><![CDATA[photo studio kit]]></category> <guid isPermaLink="false">/?p=1408</guid> <description><![CDATA[Need some lovely new photos for your shop but limited by a tight budget? This DIY white photo background setup costs less than $5!   Supply List 1 large sheet of white poster board tape (painter’s, Scotch, masking – any kind will do) 2 big pieces of white foam core board “bounce card” made with...</p><p><a class="more-link" href="/simple-white-background-product-photography-setup/">Read More</a></p>]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a href="/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/500_cheap_diy_photo_studio1.jpg"><img fetchpriority="high" decoding="async" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-1468" alt="500_cheap_diy_photo_studio" src="/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/500_cheap_diy_photo_studio1.jpg" width="735" height="364" srcset="/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/500_cheap_diy_photo_studio1.jpg 735w, /wp-content/uploads/2015/04/500_cheap_diy_photo_studio1-300x148.jpg 300w" sizes="(max-width: 735px) 100vw, 735px" /></a></p> <p>Need some lovely new photos for your shop but limited by a tight budget? <strong>This DIY white photo background setup costs less than $5!</strong></p> <p style="text-align: center;"><a href="/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/diy_photo_studio_posterboard.jpg"><img decoding="async" class="aligncenter wp-image-1428" alt="diy_photo_studio_posterboard" src="/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/diy_photo_studio_posterboard.jpg" width="600" height="450" srcset="/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/diy_photo_studio_posterboard.jpg 1000w, /wp-content/uploads/2015/04/diy_photo_studio_posterboard-300x225.jpg 300w" sizes="(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px" /></a></p> <p> </p> <h1>Supply List</h1> <ul> <li><strong>1 large sheet of white poster board</strong></li> <li><strong>tape</strong> (painter’s, Scotch, masking – any kind will do)</li> <li><strong>2 big pieces of white foam core board</strong></li> <li><strong>“bounce card”</strong> made with white paper or tinfoil (heck, even a large notepad works)</li> <li><strong>a chair, table, or TV tray tall enough to reach the window ledge</strong></li> <li><strong>a well-lit window</strong></li> </ul> <p style="text-align: center;"><a href="/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/diy_photo_studio_posterboard_comparison.jpg"><img decoding="async" class="aligncenter wp-image-1426" alt="diy_photo_studio_posterboard_comparison" src="/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/diy_photo_studio_posterboard_comparison.jpg" width="700" height="394" srcset="/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/diy_photo_studio_posterboard_comparison.jpg 1000w, /wp-content/uploads/2015/04/diy_photo_studio_posterboard_comparison-300x168.jpg 300w" sizes="(max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px" /></a></p> <h1>Setting Up</h1> <p>Tape the white foam core boards together at a 90 degree angle. Gently bend the sheet of white poster board and tape it into place over the foam core boards.</p> <p>Place your set up on a chair, table, or tray next to a well-lit window. The light coming in from this window should be even (no dappling from leaves or cast shadows). Shooting in the middle of a cloudy day is best, if you can swing it.</p> <p>Arrange your object(s) on the poster board and <strong>hold the bounce card on the shadowed side</strong> of your object. Prop it up against something, hold it one hand and your camera in the other, or enlist a helper to hold it at just the right angle.</p> <p><a href="/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/diy_white_background_photo_setup_bounce_card.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-1421" alt="diy_white_background_photo_setup_bounce_card" src="/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/diy_white_background_photo_setup_bounce_card.jpg" width="653" height="490" srcset="/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/diy_white_background_photo_setup_bounce_card.jpg 653w, /wp-content/uploads/2015/04/diy_white_background_photo_setup_bounce_card-300x225.jpg 300w" sizes="(max-width: 653px) 100vw, 653px" /></a></p> <p><a href="/the-magic-of-bounce-lighting/">Read more about the magic of bounce lighting and how to make your own tinfoil bounce card here</a>.</p> <h1>Shooting Photos</h1> <p>Shoot a ton of photos – pick your favorites later. For every 4 photos I use in my Etsy store, I probably shot at least 10-20+ depending on the object. Try lots of angles and experiment.</p> <div id="attachment_1414" style="width: 477px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><a href="/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/cheap_white_background_photography_setup_take_lots_of_photos.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-1414" class=" wp-image-1414" alt="cheap_white_background_photography_setup_take_lots_of_photos" src="/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/cheap_white_background_photography_setup_take_lots_of_photos.jpg" width="467" height="387" srcset="/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/cheap_white_background_photography_setup_take_lots_of_photos.jpg 778w, /wp-content/uploads/2015/04/cheap_white_background_photography_setup_take_lots_of_photos-300x248.jpg 300w" sizes="(max-width: 467px) 100vw, 467px" /></a><p id="caption-attachment-1414" class="wp-caption-text">Take a ton of photos! Worry about choosing the right one later.</p></div> <p>The photos that follow were taken right here, using my <strong>iPhone 4S camera</strong> in the <strong>middle of an overcast day in March</strong> in Washington State, North America – not exactly “The Sunshine State”!</p> <p>I love the soft shadows and subtle white-to-grey gradation in the background. And Etsy does, too. Drop by Etsy.com on any random day and you’ll probably see a slew of featured items over soft, light grey backgrounds.</p> <p><a href="/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/octavius_2.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="aligncenter" alt="octavius_2" src="/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/octavius_2.jpg" width="360" height="360" /></a></p> <p><a href="/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/betta_size.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="aligncenter" alt="betta_size" src="/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/betta_size.jpg" width="360" height="360" /></a></p> <p><a href="/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/christmas_grubs_gifty.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="aligncenter" alt="christmas_grubs_gifty" src="/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/christmas_grubs_gifty.jpg" width="360" height="360" /></a></p> <p>Details are crisp, and the whole effect is classy and cool. I’m kind of amazed that my humble iPhone 4S could take such nice photos, and I still can’t get over the fact that this whole setup cost less than $5!</p> <p>Want to shoot in the evenings? In the winter? Need more control over the lighting? <a href="/table-top-photo-studio-kit-reviews/">Check out a photo studio kit</a>!</p> ]]></content:encoded> <wfw:commentRss>/simple-white-background-product-photography-setup/feed/</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>1</slash:comments> </item> </channel> </rss> <!-- Performance optimized by W3 Total Cache. Learn more: https://www.boldgrid.com/w3-total-cache/ Served from: diycraftphotography.local @ 2024-06-28 17:49:05 by W3 Total Cache -->