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Post by gbobmi on Sept 1, 2013 17:32:42 GMT -6
I am curious as to what you use for lighting, when taking jewelry pics.
I have 3 lamps with daylight bulbs in them. I have my lights positioned on each side of my light tent and a third light in front. I also have a lightbox.
What's the best positioning for optimal light?
I'd also like to post a question to Sandra: How do you position your lights when using your iPad for pics? I seem to be having trouble with that.
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Post by DawninCal on Sept 1, 2013 23:11:57 GMT -6
I take my photos in my kitchen where I have two windows that meet in a corner. One of the windows faces west and the other faces south. We also have big eaves that overhang the windows and block out direct sun except for early morning and late afternoon/early evening when the sun is low. The best time of day for me to take photos is between 11:00a.m. and 3:00 p.m., with more leeway in the summer when the days are longer. I really have to plan in the winter when the days are short and especially if it's stormy. Dawn
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Post by violetmoonnl on Sept 2, 2013 14:17:24 GMT -6
I take my photos in my kitchen where I have two windows that meet in a corner. One of the windows faces west and the other faces south. We also have big eaves that overhang the windows and block out direct sun except for early morning and late afternoon/early evening when the sun is low. The best time of day for me to take photos is between 11:00a.m. and 3:00 p.m., with more leeway in the summer when the days are longer. I really have to plan in the winter when the days are short and especially if it's stormy. Dawn I use natural light too and have almost the same timespan to make my photo's. ;D I make my photo's at/in my attic/studio. I have a window in my roof that has a 45 degrees angle which gives me the perfect amount of light.
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Post by gbobmi on Sept 2, 2013 14:26:12 GMT -6
You guys are lucky. My windows for photo taking are west and north facing. I only have a small window of time (so to speak) to take pics with natural light and conditions have to be perfect.
I am working on it!
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Post by caeterle on Sept 3, 2013 10:03:36 GMT -6
I take the pictures in my office ... three windows to one side, my stained glass cat windows for those who remember them. Obviously they are no help in taking pictures unless I want a yellow, blue, grey etc. tint It's the only room where I have enough space to move and put stuff down without being disturbed much by a bunny or a cat.
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Post by koolbraider on Sept 3, 2013 11:12:49 GMT -6
If I clean up the area where my little home made light tent is then I use two very bright daylight bulbs placed where I want. The light fixtures have clip on mounts so I can change their position if needed. But, if I'm in a hurry and the sun is shining I try to use light by the sliding glass doors.
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Post by j3jewelry on Sept 20, 2013 10:48:03 GMT -6
I do pretty much the same thing Sue does (I figured out your name! ), and I have a 3rd daylight lamp that I shine overhead as well. The necks of the 2 clip-on lamps on the side are articulated and that lets me position them however I want. The third one that shines overhead is like a banker's light and it swivels. This eliminates all shadows and the light is soft through the frosted sides. (I used vellum paper for my homemade light box.)
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