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		<title>Best Indoor Lighting Equipment for Craft Photographers</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 03 Apr 2014 15:00:13 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[The most challenging aspect of product photography is getting the lighting right. Lighting affects everything: color, sharpness, shadows, and the overall quality of the image. The outdoors can be fickle and difficult to rely on &#8211; clouds, rain, and, oh yeah &#8211; that thing called winter. The best way to control lighting is to create...</p><p><a class="more-link" href="/best-indoor-lighting-equipment-for-craft-photographers/">Read More</a></p>]]></description>
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<div class="wp-block-image"><figure class="aligncenter"><a href="/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/500_best_indoor_lighting_tools_for_crafters2.jpg"><img fetchpriority="high" decoding="async" width="735" height="364" src="/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/500_best_indoor_lighting_tools_for_crafters2.jpg" alt="The Best Indoor Lighting Equipment for Craft Photography &amp; Food Photography" class="wp-image-1454" srcset="/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/500_best_indoor_lighting_tools_for_crafters2.jpg 735w, /wp-content/uploads/2015/04/500_best_indoor_lighting_tools_for_crafters2-300x148.jpg 300w" sizes="(max-width: 735px) 100vw, 735px" /></a></figure></div>



<p>The most challenging aspect of product photography is <strong>getting the lighting right</strong>. </p>



<p>Lighting affects <em>everything</em>: color, sharpness, shadows, and the overall quality of the image. The outdoors can be fickle and difficult to rely on &#8211; clouds, rain, and, oh yeah &#8211; that thing called <em>winter</em>.</p>



<p>The best way to control lighting is to <strong>create it yourself</strong>. </p>



<p>With a good indoor lighting setup, you can photograph whenever you need to &#8211; no more waiting for weekends or &#8220;a good lighting day&#8221; &#8211; and deliver consistent results every time.&nbsp;In this special equipment roundup, we&#8217;re going to recommend the very best indoor lighting equipment for craft photographers and food bloggers!</p>



<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Best lighting for small objects</h3>



<p><a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0009K50RO/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=390957&amp;creativeASIN=B0009K50RO&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;tag=diy07a-20">Lowel EGO Digital Imaging, Tabletop Fluorescent Light Unit</a></p>



<div class="wp-block-image"><figure class="aligncenter"><a href="/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/lowel_ego_light_manufacturer_photo.jpg"><img decoding="async" width="600" height="480" src="/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/lowel_ego_light_manufacturer_photo.jpg" alt="Lowel EGO indoor lighting lamp for food bloggers and craft photographers. From our article: Best Indoor Lighting Tools for Craft Photographers" class="wp-image-1448" srcset="/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/lowel_ego_light_manufacturer_photo.jpg 600w, /wp-content/uploads/2015/04/lowel_ego_light_manufacturer_photo-300x240.jpg 300w" sizes="(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px" /></a></figure></div>



<p><strong>Perfect for: food photography, handmade jewelry, small handmade crafts like toys and dolls</strong></p>



<p>We love this little lamp by EGO. It&#8217;s easy to set up (just plug it in) and compact enough to sit on a tray or small table along with your product or food. It&#8217;s lightweight (less than 3 lbs) and small enough to just tuck away into a closet or drawer. Each Lowel EGO light comes with two 27-Watt custom &#8220;daylight&#8221; fluorescent lamps behind a white translucent diffusing shield for accurate colors and soft shadows. The lightbulbs also come with a manufacturer&#8217;s estimated lifespan of&nbsp;5,000 to 10,000 hours. That&#8217;s a lot of food photos!</p>



<p>At just over $100 it&#8217;s not cheap, but it&#8217;s the closest thing to natural daylight we&#8217;ve seen. Food bloggers&nbsp;<a href="http://pinchofyum.com/" rel="nofollow">Pinch of Yum</a>&nbsp;and <a href="http://www.steamykitchen.com/266-lowel-ego-lights-for-food-photography.html">Steamy Kitchen</a> both use and recommend this lamp for fantastic food photos on dark winter nights.</p>



<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Best indoor lighting kit</h3>



<p><a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B003WLY24O/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=390957&amp;creativeASIN=B003WLY24O&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;tag=diy07a-20">CowboyStudio Photography Lighting Kit with Umbrellas </a></p>



<div class="wp-block-image"><figure class="aligncenter"><a href="/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/cowboy_studio_photography_umbrella_kit.jpg"><img decoding="async" width="425" height="425" src="/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/cowboy_studio_photography_umbrella_kit.jpg" alt="CowboyStudio photography umbrella kit for indoor photography, craft photography, and portraits. From our article: Best Indoor Lighting Tools for Craft Photographers" class="wp-image-1431" srcset="/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/cowboy_studio_photography_umbrella_kit.jpg 425w, /wp-content/uploads/2015/04/cowboy_studio_photography_umbrella_kit-150x150.jpg 150w, /wp-content/uploads/2015/04/cowboy_studio_photography_umbrella_kit-300x300.jpg 300w" sizes="(max-width: 425px) 100vw, 425px" /></a></figure></div>



<p><strong>Perfect for: photographing babies, portraits, clothing on models or mannequins, jewelry on live models, medium and larger sized crafts on tables and chairs</strong></p>



<p><strong>Transform a corner of your room into a well-lit photo studio</strong> with this kit. Sets up in minutes and includes high quality daylight CFL bulbs for consistent color. Aluminum stands are sturdy.&nbsp; This $70 kit looks and acts like a professional $1,000 kit.</p>



<p>This kit is pretty much everything you need in one convenient package, especially if your crafts are too big for a little light tent or worn by human models.</p>



<p>Set includes:</p>



<ul><li><strong>3 daylight CFL bulbs</strong></li><li><strong>2&nbsp;white 33&#8243; umbrellas and 7 ft stands</strong></li><li><strong>3 45 Watt 5500k Daylight bulbs</strong></li><li><strong>1&nbsp;mini light stand&nbsp;</strong></li><li><strong>3 swivel sockets</strong> (point your lights in any direction)</li><li><strong>Padded carrying case</strong></li></ul>



<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Best reflector kit</h3>



<p><a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B002ZIMEMW/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=390957&amp;creativeASIN=B002ZIMEMW&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;tag=diy07a-20">Neewer 110CM 43&#8243; 5-in-1 Collapsible Multi-Disc Light Reflector</a></p>



<div class="wp-block-image"><figure class="aligncenter"><a href="/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/neewer_reflector.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="500" height="500" src="/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/neewer_reflector.jpg" alt="Neewer reflector set for great bounce lighting. Works with indoor and outdoor photography. From our article: Best Indoor Lighting Tools for Craft Photographers" class="wp-image-1433" srcset="/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/neewer_reflector.jpg 500w, /wp-content/uploads/2015/04/neewer_reflector-150x150.jpg 150w, /wp-content/uploads/2015/04/neewer_reflector-300x300.jpg 300w" sizes="(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px" /></a></figure></div>



<p><strong>Perfect for: softening shadows on humans and small and medium size objects</strong></p>



<p>Light reflectors are awesome. Hold the disc up near your subject to bounce light back into shadowed areas. (See the magic of <a href="/the-magic-of-bounce-lighting/">bounce lighting in action</a>.)</p>



<p>This &#8220;all in one&#8221; disc is about the <strong>size of a medium pizza</strong>. It contains 5 colors: <strong>white, silver, gold, black,</strong> and<strong> translucent</strong>. Just unzip to get to the color you want to use, and zip it back up for storage.</p>



<ul><li><strong>Silver</strong> is neutral but more reflective than white, so it&#8217;s best used in lower light situations (such as shooting indoors).</li><li><strong>White</strong>, like silver, is also neutral but less reflective. Works best in bright lighting to soften harsh shadows. Since it&#8217;s weaker than silver, it&#8217;ll have to be held closer to your subject.</li><li><strong>Gold</strong> reflectors are very warm, use a gold disc to give human subjects a healthy glow or when shooting outdoors to counteract blue tinted daylight shadows.</li><li><strong>Black</strong> reflectors are the opposite of the previous three: black makes shadows darker by reducing the ambient bounce lighting hitting your subject.</li><li><strong>Transluscent</strong> isn&#8217;t a reflector; it&#8217;s actually a <em>diffuser</em>. Place it between your light source and your subject to soften harsh lighting.</li></ul>



<p>Some reflector kits cost well over $100. That&#8217;s crazy! This high quality kit can be found for less than $20.</p>



<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Best tabletop photo studio and lighting kit</h3>



<p><a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B005FMKJ1I/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=390957&amp;creativeASIN=B005FMKJ1I&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;tag=diy07a-20" rel="nofollow">LimoStudio Photography Photo Studio Lighting Kit Set</a></p>



<div class="wp-block-image"><figure class="aligncenter"><a href="/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/limo_studio_photography_photo_studio.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="500" height="500" src="/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/limo_studio_photography_photo_studio.jpg" alt="LimoStudio photography studio kit. 16 x 16 lighting tent, mini tripod, lamps, and backgrounds. From our article: Best Indoor Lighting Tools for Craft Photographers." class="wp-image-1439" srcset="/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/limo_studio_photography_photo_studio.jpg 500w, /wp-content/uploads/2015/04/limo_studio_photography_photo_studio-150x150.jpg 150w, /wp-content/uploads/2015/04/limo_studio_photography_photo_studio-300x300.jpg 300w" sizes="(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px" /></a></figure></div>



<p><strong>Perfect for: small crafts like jewelry and amigurumi, white background product photography</strong></p>



<p>A photo studio is great for when you want to achieve a smooth, white background behind your product. Aim the spotlights at the side of the box to light it up inside and take bright, beautiful photos. There&#8217;s a tiny tripod included but if you&#8217;re shooting with your phone you may not find it very useful. We didn&#8217;t get much use out of the blue and red backgrounds, but the white one is a workhorse that any crafter selling online should find useful. </p>



<p>See our <a href="/table-top-photo-studio-kit-reviews/http:/table-top-photo-studio-kit-reviews/">Photo Studio Kit Comparison Guide for a whole slew of options</a>.</p>



<p>This tabletop photo kit includes:</p>



<ul><li><strong>Light bulbs</strong> are studio quality 5000K, 120V 50W GU10 lamps for consistent color temperature (not too orange or blue)</li><li><strong>Eliminate unexpected shadows </strong>by controlling the light</li><li><strong>16&#8243; x 16&#8243; box </strong>fits small and medium size objects</li><li><strong>Mini tripod with bubble level:</strong> so all your photos are shot from exactly the same height</li><li><strong>Carrying case!</strong> Pack it all away when you&#8217;re done.</li></ul>



<p>Go forth and photograph your handmade crafts! Do you have any specialized lighting equipment? Show it off &#8211; share a link to your photos or shop in the comments!</p>


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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[M. Johnson]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Thu, 05 Sep 2013 07:00:37 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[This massive compilation of the web&#8217;s most useful articles and blog posts about photographing crafts has it all: backgrounds, cameras, lighting, tutorials, styling, composition &#8211; if it&#8217;s not here, it doesn&#8217;t exist! (Okay, we&#8217;re kidding on that one &#8211; if you know of a good resource we missed, tell us in the comments!! ) Here...</p><p><a class="more-link" href="/ultimate-product-photography-tips-list/">Read More</a></p>]]></description>
										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><div id="attachment_1279" style="width: 451px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><a href="/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/50_best_resources_ultimate_photography_tips_list.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-1279" class="size-full wp-image-1279" src="/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/50_best_resources_ultimate_photography_tips_list.jpg" alt="ultimate product photography tips" width="441" height="364" srcset="/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/50_best_resources_ultimate_photography_tips_list.jpg 441w, /wp-content/uploads/2013/09/50_best_resources_ultimate_photography_tips_list-300x247.jpg 300w" sizes="(max-width: 441px) 100vw, 441px" /></a><p id="caption-attachment-1279" class="wp-caption-text">Pin me on Pinterest!</p></div></p>
<p>This massive compilation of the web&#8217;s <strong>most useful articles and blog posts about photographing crafts</strong> has it all: backgrounds, cameras, lighting, tutorials, styling, composition &#8211; if it&#8217;s not here, it doesn&#8217;t <em>exist! (Okay, we&#8217;re kidding on that one &#8211; if you know of a good resource we missed, tell us in the comments!! )</em></p>
<p>Here are <strong>50+</strong> links to product photography tips were carefully chosen for their unique perspectives &amp; helpful content. Nearly all of these links are beginner-friendly with no expensive equipment, software, or cameras required, and most of them come from crafters just like you!</p>
<p><strong>Happy reading!</strong></p>
<h1>Backgrounds &amp; Photo Styling</h1>
<ul>
<li><a href="http://tracys-trinkets-treasures.blogspot.com/2011/01/how-to-take-photos-with-white.html">How to Take Photos With a White Background</a> &#8211; Two foam core boards make a flawless white background</li>
<li><a href="http://www.bowerpowerblog.com/2010/10/how-to-make-a-white-photo-backdrop/">How to Make a White Photo Backdrop</a> &#8211;  White background techniques for large objects (or small children!)</li>
<li><a href="http://www.iheartnaptime.net/my-photography-tips/">iHeartNaptime&#8217;s Photography Tips </a>&#8211; The secret is layering!</li>
<li><a href="http://www.pencilshavingsstudio.com/2012/09/pss-guide-to-etsy-styling-your-photos/">Guide to Styling your Photos</a> &#8211; where to find styling accessories plus gorgeous examples</li>
<li><a href="http://blog.bigcartel.com/post/53443976459/expert-tips-photo-styling-101">Expert Tips Photo Styling 101</a></li>
<li><a href="http://www.asweetpeachef.com/how-to/how-to-create-a-wood-background/">How to Create a Wood Background</a></li>
</ul>
<h1>Composition &amp; Posing</h1>
<ul>
<li><a href="http://ohmyhandmade.com/2013/marketing-pr/feature-perfect-etsy-shop-product-photography/">Feature Perfect Etsy Shop Product Photography</a></li>
<li><a href="http://blog.folksy.com/2011/03/14/product-photography-tips-composition-the-rule-of-thirds-and-using-dynamic-diagonals">Product Photography Tips</a> &#8211; Rule of thirds and camera angles</li>
<li><a href="http://www.prettyhandygirl.com/2012/01/photography-tips-better-composition-and-lighting-tips.html">Better Composition and Lighting Tips</a> &#8211; Befores and afters!</li>
<li><a href="http://www.modahaus.com/photography-tips-for-card-makers-and-crafters/">Photography Tips for Card Makers and Crafters</a> &#8211; Use a camera stand to produce perfectly straight and undistorted photos</li>
</ul>
<h1>Camera &amp; Lens Recommendations</h1>
<p>Guides on buying a new camera:</p>
<ul>
<li><a href="/best-dslr-cameras-under-500-spring-2014/">Best DSLR Cameras Under $500</a> &#8211; <em>Updated Spring 2014!</em></li>
<li><a href="/top-selling-point-and-shoot-cameras-amazon-winter-2014/">Top Selling Point and Shoot Cameras Spring 2014</a> &#8211; <em>Updated Spring 2014!</em></li>
<li><a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0075SUHWG/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=390957&amp;creativeASIN=B0075SUHWG&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;tag=diy07a-20">Canon PowerShot A2300</a> &#8211; My favorite point and shoot camera of 2013. If I had to replace my camera tomorrow, I&#8217;d get this one.
<p><div id="attachment_864" style="width: 194px" class="wp-caption alignright"><a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0075SUHWG/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=390957&amp;creativeASIN=B0075SUHWG&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;tag=diy07a-20"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-864" class="wp-image-864" src="/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/canon_powershot_elph_a2300.jpg" alt="Canon Powershot ELPH A2300" width="184" height="137" /></a><p id="caption-attachment-864" class="wp-caption-text">Canon PowerShot A2300 was DIYCraft&#8217;s point and shoot pick of 2013.</p></div></li>
<li><a href="http://www.modahaus.com/best-camera-for-product-photography-guid/">Pros and Cons of Various Camera Types</a> Compares DSLR, point and shoot, and smartphone cameras</li>
<li><a href="http://www.mkdigitaldirect.com/tips/features-selecting-digital-camera-for-jewelry-photography.html">Features to Look for in a Digital Camera</a> &#8211; Help choosing a DSLR</li>
<li><a href="http://snapsort.com/">Snapsort</a> &#8211; Recommendations and a tool that compares ANY two cameras!</li>
<li><a href="http://lenshero.com/#price=300">LensHero</a> &#8211; Tell it your budget and your preferences and it tells you what lens to buy.</li>
</ul>
<h1>Camera Guides</h1>
<h2>DSLR Cameras</h2>
<p>Master your DSLR camera:</p>
<ul>
<li><a href="http://www.pinterest.com/diycraftphoto/dslr-cameras-the-missing-manual/">DSLRs: The Missing Manual</a> &#8211; Our pin board collects the web&#8217;s best DSLR how-to&#8217;s</li>
<li><a href="http://www.digitalcameraworld.com/2012/04/02/do-or-di-your-lens-markings-explained/">Lens Markings Explained </a>&#8211; Decode your lens&#8217;s language</li>
</ul>
<h2>Point &amp; Shoot Cameras</h2>
<p>Get the most out of your point and shoot camera:</p>
<ul>
<li><a href="http://www.munatycooking.com/2013/01/how-to-food-photography-with-point-and-shoot-camera.html">Food Photography with a Point and Shoot Camera</a> &#8211; Amazing point and shoot photos, and the advice applies to more than just food!</li>
<li><a href="http://www.digitalcamerareview.com/default.asp?newsID=5464&amp;news=how+to+take+great+pictures+with+your+point+and+shoot+camera">How to Take Great Photos with your Point and Shoot Camera</a></li>
<li><a href="http://digital-photography-school.com/macro-photography-tips-for-compact-digital-camera-users">Macro Photography with a Point and Shoot Camera </a></li>
</ul>
<h2>Smartphone Cameras</h2>
<p>Maximize your smartphone camera:</p>
<ul>
<li><a href="http://www.modahaus.com/iphone-and-galaxy-macro-photography-tips/">iPhone and Galaxy Macro Photography Tips</a> &#8211; It&#8217;s amazing what you can do with a smartphone camera nowadays</li>
<li><a href="http://www.etsy.com/blog/en/2013/top-tips-for-smartphone-photography/">Tips for Smartphone Photography</a></li>
<li><a href="https://db.tt/bOPHgPH">Dropbox</a> &#8211; Use Dropbox to painlessly transfer photos from your smartphone to your computer. Dropbox is free, and referring friends earns you even more space past the initial 2GB!</li>
</ul>
<p><div id="attachment_1627" style="width: 193px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><a href="https://db.tt/bOPHgPH"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-1627" class="wp-image-1627" src="/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/dropbox-logo.jpeg" alt="dropbox-logo" width="183" height="183" srcset="/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/dropbox-logo.jpeg 350w, /wp-content/uploads/2013/09/dropbox-logo-150x150.jpeg 150w, /wp-content/uploads/2013/09/dropbox-logo-300x300.jpeg 300w" sizes="(max-width: 183px) 100vw, 183px" /></a><p id="caption-attachment-1627" class="wp-caption-text"><a href="https://db.tt/bOPHgPH">Dropbox</a> is the easiest way to get photos off your smartphone and onto your computer&#8217;s hard drive.</p></div></p>
<h1>Etsy Tips</h1>
<p><a href="http://etsy.com">Etsy.com</a> is the web&#8217;s most popular marketplace for handmade, vintage, and supplies.</p>
<ul>
<li><a href="http://etsypreneur.com/">Etsypreneur</a> &#8211; How to market crafts, from the folks behind <a href="http://www.everythingetsy.com/">EverythingEtsy</a></li>
<li><a href="http://craft.tutsplus.com/articles/the-business-of-craft/how-to-get-your-product-on-the-front-page-of-etsy/">How to Get Your Product on the Front Page of Etsy</a></li>
<li><a href="http://www.handmadeology.com/how-to-get-featured-in-thousands-of-etsy-treasuries/">Get Featured in Thousands of Etsy Treasuries</a></li>
<li><a href="http://rifferaff.typepad.com/make_it/2008/11/how-to-get-on-the-etsy-front-page.html">How to get on the Etsy Front Page</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.etsy.com/blog/en/2012/how-to-create-a-cohesive-shop/">Create a Cohesive Shop</a></li>
<li><a href="http://www.craftcount.com/">Craftcount.com&#8217;s Top Etsy Sellers Chart</a></li>
</ul>
<h1>Food Photography</h1>
<ul>
<li><a href="http://pinchofyum.com/tasty-food-photography">Tasy Food Photography by PinchOfYum </a>&#8211; This popular food blogger literally wrote <em>the book</em> on food photography!</li>
<li><a href="http://pinchofyum.com/ten-household-items-that-can-improve-your-food-photography">10 Household Items that Can Improve Your Food Photography</a></li>
<li><a href="http://www.abeautifulmess.com/2012/01/5-tips-for-food-photography.html">5 Tips for Food Photography</a></li>
<li><a href="http://digital-photography-school.com/10-tips-to-improve-your-food-photography-styling">10 Tips to Improve Your Food Photography Styling</a></li>
<li><a href="http://momadvice.com/blog/2012/02/food-photography-101">Food Photography 101 </a>&#8211; In depth!</li>
<li><a href="http://blog.photoshelter.com/2013/05/back-to-basics-food-photography-lighting-styling/">Back to Basics Food Photography Lighting &amp; Styling</a></li>
<li><a href="http://chocolatecoveredkatie.com/2013/05/01/food-photography-tips-gone-very-wrong/">Food Photography Tips Gone Wrong </a>&#8211; A hilarious look at food photography mishaps</li>
</ul>
<h1>Lighting</h1>
<ul>
<li><a href="http://photography-cameras.org/tips/lighting-tips-and-techniques-for-photography">Lighting Tips and Techniques for Photography</a></li>
<li><a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00B607ZAG/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=390957&amp;creativeASIN=B00B607ZAG&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;tag=diy07a-20">Lighting for Product Photography</a> &#8211; Lighting is the essence of great photos, no matter what your camera.  This is <strong>the</strong> handbook guide to lighting your products.
<p><div id="attachment_868" style="width: 221px" class="wp-caption alignright"><a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00B607ZAG/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=390957&amp;creativeASIN=B00B607ZAG&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;tag=diy07a-20"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-868" class="size-full wp-image-868" src="/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/lighting_for_product_photography1.jpg" alt="lighting_for_product_photography" width="211" height="266" /></a><p id="caption-attachment-868" class="wp-caption-text">DIYCraft&#8217;s favorite lighting book.</p></div></li>
<li><a href="http://www.learnmyshot.com/How-to-Create-Sunshine-Effect-in-Studio-with-Artificial-Sunlight">Fake a Sunshine Efffect in Studio with Artificial Sunlight</a></li>
<li><a href="http://www.rhythmhousedrums.com/blog/djembe-photo-how-to/">Photographing a Product Outdoors </a></li>
<li><a href="http://www.prettyhandygirl.com/2011/05/photography-secrets-for-shooting-in-your-home.html">Photography Secrets for Shooting in Your Home</a></li>
<li><a href="http://www.prettyhandygirl.com/2013/01/diy-photography-light-studio-set-up.html">DIY Photography Light Studio Setup</a> &#8211; Great tips on lighting, such as using both a CFL and an incandescent bulb</li>
<li><a href="http://www.handmadeology.com/clothing-photography-tips-making-your-product-pop/">Making your Product Pop with Bounce Lighting</a></li>
<li><a href="http://www.handmadeology.com/cut-wrap-and-make-your-silver-jewelry-shine-product-photography-tips/">Cut, Wrap, and Make Your Silver Jewelry Shine</a> &#8211; Easy tutorial on tinfoil bounce cards for spectacularly shiny jewelry</li>
<li><a href="http://www.ishtarolivera.com/blog/2010/04/photo-tutorial-part-one/">Ishtar Olivera&#8217;s Photo Tutorial Part 1 </a>&#8211; Do&#8217;s and Don&#8217;ts, behind the scenes, DIY bounce panels</li>
<li><a href="http://www.semisweetdesigns.com/2012/09/19/diy-food-photography-lighting/">DIY Food Photography Lighting</a> shows how SemiSweetDesigns takes great photos with a couple of IKEA lamps</li>
<li><a href="http://fstoppers.com/learn-about-managing-reflections-in-this-simple-product-photography-tutorial">Managing Reflections with this Simple Product Photography Tutorial</a> &#8211; Fantastic tutorial with professional results</li>
</ul>
<h1>DIY Lightboxes</h1>
<ul>
<li><a href="http://blog.bigcommerce.com/how-to-rock-product-photography-on-a-budget/">How to Rock Product Photography on a Budget</a> &#8211; A plastic storage container + light clamps = one professional-looking photography setup!</li>
<li><a href="http://www.prettyhandygirl.com/2013/01/diy-photography-light-studio-set-up.html">DIY Photography Light Studio Setup</a> &#8211; A foldable DIY photo studio and great tips on lighting, such as combining a CFL and an incandescent bulb</li>
<li><a href="http://www.viauphotography.com/blog/post/2011/02/09/Tutorial-Create-a-White-Background-for-Your-Photography.aspx">Create a White Background for your Photography</a> &#8211; Designed for use indoors with sunlight as the only light source</li>
<li><a href="http://www.beautezine.com/chit-chat-diy-lightbox-product-photography/">DIY Lightbox Product Photography</a> &#8211; A novel lighting arrangement gets great results</li>
<li><a href="http://makingitlovely.com/2008/10/16/faq-product-photography-part-two/">Product Photography part 2</a> &#8211; DIY lightbox made from a clear plastic crate and a 4-lamp setup</li>
</ul>
<h1>Macro (Close Up) Photography</h1>
<ul>
<li><a href="https://www.etsy.com/blog/en/2008/staying-sharp-achieving-clarity-and-crispness-in-your-photos/">Achieving Clarity and Crispness in your Photos</a></li>
<li><a href="http://reviews.cnet.com/8301-6501_7-57560030-95/how-to-get-blurry-backgrounds-with-a-point-and-shoot/">How to get Blurry Backgrounds with a Point and Shoot</a> &#8211; Using Macro mode for a blurred background</li>
</ul>
<h1>Handmade Marketplaces</h1>
<ul>
<li><a href="http://www.aftcra.com/">Aftcra</a> &#8211; Prides itself on American-made handmade goods (no supplies or vintage items) and <strong>charges no listing fee!</strong></li>
<li><a href="http://www.artfire.com/">Artfire</a> &#8211; Vibrant craft community that offers a help number for sellers and <strong>free listings</strong></li>
<li><a href="http://etsy.com">Etsy</a> &#8211;  The web&#8217;s best known handmade marketplace, but each listing costs 20 cents and recent listings are given search priority</li>
<li><a href="http://folksy.com/">Folksy</a> &#8211; A UK-run craft marketplace, pay per listing or subscribe with an annual fee</li>
</ul>
<h1>Jewelry Photography</h1>
<ul>
<li><a href="http://www.bmpt1.com/tutorialimages/jewelry01/jewelrytutorial01.html">Basic Macro Photography for Jewelry</a> &#8211; Super clever use of Styrofoam containers to create a lightbox and plenty of post processing tips</li>
<li><a href="http://www.handmadeology.com/the-dos-and-donts-of-product-photography-for-etsy-sellers/">Do&#8217;s and Don&#8217;ts of Product Photography</a> &#8211; Shows off a seller&#8217;s growth as a photographer, photos go from blah to WOW</li>
<li><a href="http://stylecampaign.com/blog/2009/05/10-etsy-sellers-share-jewelry-photography-tips/">10 Etsy Sellers Share Jewelry Photography Tips</a></li>
<li><a href="http://beadaciouslyyours.blogspot.com/2010/08/photos-of-jewelry-in-natural-sun-light.html">Photos of Jewelry in Natural Sun Light</a></li>
</ul>
<h1>Post Processing</h1>
<ul>
<li><a href="http://www.dgrin.com/showthread.php?t=4963">Photoshop Tutorial: Creating a White Background</a></li>
<li><a href="/photoshop-tutorial-fake-a-background-blur/">Photoshop Tutorial: Fake a Background Blur</a></li>
<li><a href="http://lifecraftinessandeverythingelse.blogspot.com/2009/11/how-to-use-lightbox-and-photo-editing.html">How to Use a Lightbox and Photo Editing </a>&#8211; DIY light box followed by adjustments in Photoshop</li>
<li><a href="http://beadaciouslyyours.blogspot.com/2010/08/photos-of-jewelry-in-natural-sun-light.html">Photographing Jewelry in Natural Sunlight</a></li>
<li><a href="http://blog.studiowaterstone.com/2010/07/playing-with-your-photographs.html">Playing with your Photographs</a> &#8211; Blurring and greyscaling the background make the product POP!</li>
<li><a href="/photoshop-cs6-settings-tips/">Photoshop Settings Tips</a></li>
</ul>
<h1>White Balance</h1>
<ul>
<li><a href="http://digital-photography-school.com/introduction-to-white-balance">Introduction to White Balance</a></li>
<li><a href="http://www.ilovephotography.com/blog/custom-in-camera-while-balance-tutorial/">Custom In-Camera White Balance Tutorial</a></li>
<li><a href="http://photo.tutsplus.com/tutorials/how-to-get-white-balance-correct-in-camera-every-time/">How to get White Balance Correct in Camera Every Time</a> &#8211; Exhaustive and detailed guide to in-camera white balance</li>
</ul>
<p><strong>Note to readers:</strong>  <em>Some links in this article are Amazon Affiliate links. Read DIYCraftPhotography&#8217;s <a href="/affiliate-disclosure/">full disclosure here</a>.</em></p>
<p><strong>Okay, what else is out there? The web is HUGE &#8211; tell us what we missed!!</strong></p>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 30 Aug 2013 07:00:56 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Have you heard of bounce lighting?  Bounce lighting is a super easy, no-budget way of making your product photos look amaaaazing. Do your product photos have harsh shadows on one side? Are you taking photos next to a sunlit window? Is your lighting uneven? Does the shadow under your product blend into your product itself?...</p><p><a class="more-link" href="/the-magic-of-bounce-lighting/">Read More</a></p>]]></description>
										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Have you heard of bounce lighting?  Bounce lighting is a super easy, no-budget way of making your product photos look amaaaazing.</p>
<ul>
<li>Do your product photos have <strong>harsh shadows on one side</strong>?</li>
<li>Are you <strong>taking photos next to a sunlit window</strong>?</li>
<li>Is your <strong>lighting uneven</strong>?</li>
<li>Does the <strong>shadow under your product</strong> <strong>blend into your product itself</strong>?</li>
</ul>
<p>What bounce lighting can do for your product photos is practically <em>magic</em>.</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><a href="/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/magic_bounce_lighting.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-532" alt="magic of bounce lighting fills in shadows and brightens products" src="/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/magic_bounce_lighting.jpg" width="512" height="1536" srcset="/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/magic_bounce_lighting.jpg 512w, /wp-content/uploads/2013/08/magic_bounce_lighting-100x300.jpg 100w, /wp-content/uploads/2013/08/magic_bounce_lighting-341x1024.jpg 341w" sizes="(max-width: 512px) 100vw, 512px" /></a></p>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<p>My bounce card is made from a <strong>cardboard box flap</strong> and a <strong>sheet of tinfoil</strong> held on with a few strips of <strong>duct tape</strong>.  <strong>Budget:</strong> $0.</p>
<p>Bounce lighting is one of those techniques that you don&#8217;t hear about when you&#8217;re first getting started with photographing handmade crafts or food.  But once you know about it, it makes all the difference in the world!  Here&#8217;s one more example of bounce lighting in action:</p>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[M. Johnson]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 14 Aug 2013 13:00:10 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Let&#8217;s take better photos! It&#8217;s all in the lighting. Follow these four product photography lighting tips and get ready for amazing photos that encourage clicks and beg for Pinterest repins! Tip 1: Take photos without flash This is Rule #1 when it comes to taking nice-looking product photos. You&#8217;ve probably faced this problem: leaving flash...</p><p><a class="more-link" href="/product-photography-lighting-tips/">Read More</a></p>]]></description>
										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><div id="attachment_875" style="width: 451px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><a href="/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/product_photography_lighting_for_beginners_pinterest.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-875" class="size-full wp-image-875  " alt="product photography lighting tips for beginners" src="/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/product_photography_lighting_for_beginners_pinterest.jpg" width="441" height="364" srcset="/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/product_photography_lighting_for_beginners_pinterest.jpg 441w, /wp-content/uploads/2013/08/product_photography_lighting_for_beginners_pinterest-300x247.jpg 300w" sizes="(max-width: 441px) 100vw, 441px" /></a><p id="caption-attachment-875" class="wp-caption-text">Sushi the plush betta fish looks great in natural daylight!</p></div></p>
<p>Let&#8217;s take better photos! It&#8217;s all in the lighting. Follow these four product photography lighting tips and get ready for amazing photos that encourage clicks and beg for Pinterest repins!</p>
<h1 dir="ltr">Tip 1: Take photos without flash</h1>
<p dir="ltr">This is Rule #1 when it comes to taking nice-looking product photos.<strong> You&#8217;ve probably faced this problem:</strong> leaving flash <strong>ON makes your products look blown out </strong>&#8211; but turning the flash <strong>OFF makes your photos dark and grainy!</strong></p>
<p dir="ltr">Compare these two photos to see what I mean:</p>
<p><div id="attachment_878" style="width: 510px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><a href="/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/diycraft_flash_on_flash_off_comparison1.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-878" class="size-full wp-image-878  " alt="product photography lighting tips no flash" src="/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/diycraft_flash_on_flash_off_comparison1.jpg" width="500" height="810" srcset="/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/diycraft_flash_on_flash_off_comparison1.jpg 500w, /wp-content/uploads/2013/08/diycraft_flash_on_flash_off_comparison1-185x300.jpg 185w" sizes="(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px" /></a><p id="caption-attachment-878" class="wp-caption-text">Christmas plushies look rounder, softer in my dining room&#8217;s ambient light from the Christmas tree and the chandelier over the table to the right.</p></div></p>
<p>So turn that flash off and rely instead on the lighting around you. Read on for easy product photography lighting tips that&#8217;ll make you wonder why you ever used the flash in the first place.</p>
<h1 dir="ltr">Tip 2: Head outdoors, but stay in the shade</h1>
<p dir="ltr"><strong>Cool mid-day shade is perfect for many products</strong>. The shade gives your object soft shadows and smooth highlights. For the background, try a white sheet of posterboard.</p>
<p dir="ltr">I created this posterboard setup on my back deck: so easy, and it looks great in the photo!</p>
<p dir="ltr" style="text-align: center;"><a href="/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/product_lighting_work_in_shade.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="size-full wp-image-877 aligncenter" alt="product photography lighting tips work in the shade" src="/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/product_lighting_work_in_shade.jpg" width="441" height="364" srcset="/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/product_lighting_work_in_shade.jpg 441w, /wp-content/uploads/2013/08/product_lighting_work_in_shade-300x247.jpg 300w" sizes="(max-width: 441px) 100vw, 441px" /></a></p>
<p dir="ltr"><strong>Watch out for:</strong></p>
<ul>
<li><strong>Uneven or dappled shade</strong></li>
<li><strong>Greyish-ness</strong> or blue tints (but it&#8217;s easy to color-correct in an image editor)</li>
<li><strong>Rain!</strong></li>
</ul>
<p>Read more about <a href="/how-to-take-white-background-photos/">taking photos with solid white backgrounds</a>.</p>
<h1 dir="ltr">Tip 3: Photograph Next to a Window</h1>
<p dir="ltr">Can&#8217;t go outside? No big deal &#8211; set up your crafts and backgrounds on a small table or chair near a window during daylight hours.  Even here in cloudy Seattle, this window offered a nice ambient light perfect for my Rolo bars photo shoot.</p>
<p dir="ltr" style="text-align: center;"><a href="/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/tip3_use_a_window_product_photography_tips.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="size-full wp-image-879 aligncenter" alt="product photography lighting tips use a window" src="/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/tip3_use_a_window_product_photography_tips.jpg" width="441" height="364" srcset="/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/tip3_use_a_window_product_photography_tips.jpg 441w, /wp-content/uploads/2013/08/tip3_use_a_window_product_photography_tips-300x247.jpg 300w" sizes="(max-width: 441px) 100vw, 441px" /></a></p>
<p dir="ltr">You don&#8217;t even need direct, summertime light: <strong>this rolled-up quilt was photographed about an hour before sunset in the autumn.</strong></p>
<p><div id="attachment_328" style="width: 522px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><a href="/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/no_flash_next_to_window.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-328" class="size-full wp-image-328 " alt="taking great photos without flash tip number 2: photograph next to a window" src="/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/no_flash_next_to_window.jpg" width="512" height="384" srcset="/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/no_flash_next_to_window.jpg 512w, /wp-content/uploads/2013/09/no_flash_next_to_window-300x225.jpg 300w" sizes="(max-width: 512px) 100vw, 512px" /></a><p id="caption-attachment-328" class="wp-caption-text">This lovely quilt was a wedding gift and it&#8217;s become one of DIYCraft&#8217;s unofficial mascots.</p></div></p>
<p dir="ltr"><strong>Watch out for:</strong></p>
<ul>
<li><strong>Awkward shadows</strong> (the kind that give your plushies double chins or extra feet)</li>
<li><strong>&#8220;Interesting&#8221; backgrounds</strong> &#8211; beware of what&#8217;s behind your photo! You probably don&#8217;t want your messy kitchen filling the background. <img src="https://s.w.org/images/core/emoji/15.0.3/72x72/1f642.png" alt="🙂" class="wp-smiley" style="height: 1em; max-height: 1em;" /></li>
</ul>
<h1 dir="ltr">Tip 4: Set up a small in-home “Photo Studio”</h1>
<p dir="ltr">For many folks living in climates where days are short, cold, and rainy, shooting indoors with lightbulbs as your light source can a worthwhile convenience. Below is my DIY photo studio, but if you&#8217;re starting from scratch you should consider an <a href="/table-top-photo-studio-kit-reviews/">all-in-one photo studio tabletop kit</a>.</p>
<p><div id="attachment_880" style="width: 451px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><a href="/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/tip4_product_photography_lighting_tips_photo_studio_kit.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-880" class="size-full wp-image-880  " alt="product photography lighting tips use a photo studio" src="/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/tip4_product_photography_lighting_tips_photo_studio_kit.jpg" width="441" height="364" srcset="/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/tip4_product_photography_lighting_tips_photo_studio_kit.jpg 441w, /wp-content/uploads/2013/08/tip4_product_photography_lighting_tips_photo_studio_kit-300x247.jpg 300w" sizes="(max-width: 441px) 100vw, 441px" /></a><p id="caption-attachment-880" class="wp-caption-text">Read more <a href="/anatomy-of-a-diy-home-photo-studio/">about my DIY photo studio</a>.</p></div></p>
<p dir="ltr"><strong>Watch out for:</strong></p>
<ul>
<li><strong>Multiple shadows</strong>. Diffuse your light sources with a semi-transparent sheet, and try to hit your light from just a few angles equally.</li>
<li><strong>Orange tint</strong>, but we have <a href="/photoshop-tutorial-remove-the-orange-tint-from-photos/">a beginner-friendly tutorial on removing orange tints from your photos right here</a>.</li>
</ul>
<h1 dir="ltr">Even More Tips</h1>
<p><strong>Don’t worry <em>too much</em> about your camera</strong><br />
You can totally get started using what you have, even if it&#8217;s a camera phone or a point-and-shoot. Half the photos in this article were taken using a very humble iPhone 4S, the rest a three-year-old Canon point and shoot. I don&#8217;t have a fancy DSLR, and if you&#8217;re just starting out, you can get by without one.</p>
<p><strong>Use a tripod<br />
</strong>I adore my <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B005HY4U4Q/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=390957&amp;creativeASIN=B005HY4U4Q&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;tag=diy07a-20" rel="nofollow">Joby GorillaPod</a> (affiliate link). The Joby tripod is flexible, short enough to be &#8220;craft-level&#8221;, and easy to manipulate. If you’re shooting indoors or in the early evening, a tripod will help reduce blur.  A tripod is also great for keeping shots consistent, and putting your camera into a position you like means there&#8217;s just one less thing to fuss with setting up your shot.</p>
<p><div id="attachment_881" style="width: 288px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B005HY4U4Q/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=390957&amp;creativeASIN=B005HY4U4Q&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;tag=diy07a-20" rel="nofollow"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-881" class=" wp-image-881  " alt="joby_gorilla_pod_canon_power_shot" src="/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/joby_gorilla_pod_canon_power_shot.jpg" width="278" height="437" srcset="/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/joby_gorilla_pod_canon_power_shot.jpg 464w, /wp-content/uploads/2013/08/joby_gorilla_pod_canon_power_shot-191x300.jpg 191w" sizes="(max-width: 278px) 100vw, 278px" /></a><p id="caption-attachment-881" class="wp-caption-text">My <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B005HY4U4Q/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=390957&amp;creativeASIN=B005HY4U4Q&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;tag=diy07a-20">Joby GorillaPod</a> and Canon PowerShot point-and-shoot.</p></div></p>
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