Things You'll Need:
- Camera
- Tripod
- Light fixture and mount
- Reflector
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Step 1
Dedicate an area for the photo shoot. This is important because it allows the photographer his own space to capture the object of the shoot. The place also dictates what type of lighting and equipment are needed to produce quality pictures in line with the artist's objective.
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Step 2
Know the different types of light. The types used in photography include back light, natural light and broad and short light. Depending on the type of photograph, there are also different kinds of setups involved. A studio shoot can be different from that of a portrait.
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Step 3
Set up the background with a white cloth. This creates studio lighting and helps the light coming from the light source to be centered on the object. It encloses the light and allows it to reflect on the cloth. The cloth and the object also create a contrast that amplifies the features of the object in front of the camera.
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Step 4
Mount the light source and switch it on. This can be a single light source, artificial or natural. Set this near the object because you will need the light not only to illuminate the object but also to have some of the light bounce back and create a more appealing effect on the object.
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Step 5
Focus the reflector on the object. Be sure that the lighting you mounted is directly bouncing on the reflector. You can ensure this by setting the light source close enough to the reflector for it to absorb the light and bounce it back to the object. This gives the object a glow that can only be found in diffused light, such as the case when a reflector is used.
