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Step 1
Decide which type of lighting you want to use. Two possibilities are strobe lights and continuous lights. Strobe lighting is preferable in most cases.
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Step 2
Choose the proper bulb carefully if you are using continuous lighting. The wrong kind of bulb can cause the subject to look yellowish. Choose a bulb that produces white or slightly blue light.
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Step 3
Choose lights that are bright enough to illuminate your subject fully.
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Step 4
Set up your backdrop and place your subject at least three feet away from the backdrop.
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Step 5
Position one light three feet in front of the subject and to the right at a 45 degree angle. The light should be raised level with the top of the subject.
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Step 6
Position another light to the left of the subject about four feet back, also at a 45 degree angle. The light should be raised about a foot above the subject and angled down.
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Step 7
Set your camera to f11 for the aperture and 100 for the shutter speed as a starting point. Take a test snap and make necessary adjustments as needed for your camera.
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Step 8
Remove one of the lights for more dramatic lighting on your subject.
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Step 9
Move the lights around to achieve different lighting effects. Experiment until you achieve the look you desire.
