Best photo shooting tents according to redditors

We found 321 Reddit comments discussing the best photo shooting tents. We ranked the 86 resulting products by number of redditors who mentioned them. Here are the top 20.

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Top Reddit comments about Photo Background Shooting Tents:

u/opus-thirteen · 15 pointsr/photography

They spent $50 on that? You can buy a reusable, collapsible unit for about half.

u/Marsandtherealgirl · 11 pointsr/smallbusiness

So I feel like I have some advice to offer here. I work at a farmers market and the booth next to mine sells candles. I would say they make about $200-300 a day. I personally don't buy candles, but I'm obsessed with wax melts and know many other people who are as well. There's honestly a whole weird subculture around it and I've been known to spend $50-100 on them at a time when ordering online. I have three drawers full of wax melts and some of them are so sought after that there are selling and trading groups on Facebook.

The booth next to me at the farmers market sells their candles for $15 each or 3 for $35. Lots of people will really fall in love with two scents and then they can't help but spend another $5 to get a third. They do a great job of marketing. All the candles are just in clear, cylinder jars. They're not colorful, just white soy wax. They use cedar wicks. Their scents are really fun and unique and have cute names like Netflix and Chill, Gummy Bears etc. I feel like they have a variety of scents that appeal to people of all ages, but their branding is clean and basic enough to also appeal to anyone.

Looking at your page I don't even see what kind of wax you use. I don't know what your wicks are made of. I don't know if you're using essential oils, which you've blended into these fragrances or what your methods are for making these candles. I have to be honest, people care about these things A LOT. Hell, I've even heard people ask how soy wax is made. These people have all the answers to these questions and people really do want to know.

I'm not going to lie, I'm in my 30s and if I saw your candles I might not even stop to look because they look old fashion to me. They look craft mall/Americana/shabby chic at best. That's my cold hard truth to you. Also the scents seem to be mostly dupes of mainstream fragrances or just really basic stock fragrances. So they just don't seem special. Nothing on the website tells me why they're special. You don't even have like "your story" or anything on your page that I can find. Also your photos are grainy and dark and just not very appealing.

As for the wax melts, I know they're not the most exciting thing in the world, but some companies make them into that. My favorite wax melt company is The Bathing Garden. (www.thebathinggarden.com)
This is my last order from them. When I get these packages, it's like Christmas morning. They charge $3.75 for each clamshell. Everything is beautiful. The fragrances are limited edition and all beautifully crafted and blended. There are new themes and some fragrances are rereleased annually. Here's the kicker- they're so busy that the turn around time is SIX WEEKS. When I first heard this I thought what a horrific business model. I can't imagine waiting a month and a half to get an order from them. When I got that first order I about died. Everything was amazing. I've never smelled such smells. Since that first order I've almost always had an open order with them. I just got that order and I'm now waiting on another order I places maybe three weeks ago.

They do a fragrance of the month and it's hard for me to resist because its just there for the month and then it's gone. They describe their fragrances in great detail and give them fun names and create every clamshell into a work of art. It feels valuable when I get it. It feels and smells worth every penny.

I will honestly say their website kinda sucks and it's worse on mobile, but their stuff is so fabulous that word of mouth creates all the buzz they need.

Also my best friend makes perfume which she sells online. She custom blends her fragrances and they are released seasonally in themes. She offers sample packs and full size products. She is very successful even though people can't smell her items before spending money on them. Her descriptions are very through.

Start with better photos. That's super important. Get this: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B005CX9S8A/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_MjtgzbWTZ49MH

The weird backgrounds aren't doing your stuff any favors. Maybe include some props depending on the fragrances. I sell nail polish online, which I make. Sometimes props can be fun. You can see that this photo was taken in the lightbox and it's fun and bright.

I hope this wasn't too harsh and is at least some what helpful. I've been selling nail polish online for four years and did over 11k sales on etsy last year. I woke a full time job and most weeks I only have one solid day to work on my polish business. I would say that branding and unique offerings/names are at least 80% of why my business is successful. I make it all really personal and informational and entertaining to buy products from my shop. Which is what I want when I buy something online.

u/LKMercantile · 10 pointsr/Flipping

Thanks! I do have a little lightbox, but honestly I've been a bit lazy lately. So I've just been throwing things on a piece of posterboard in either natural light or under the very bright LED lighting in my kitchen. And I use my phone (Galaxy S9) as the camera.

u/desensitiz · 10 pointsr/ar15

One of these + iPhone + awesome girlfriend lol

u/acethebear · 10 pointsr/hardwareswap

It's this one.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01GIL6EU4/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

A little bit pricey but it really makes lighting and taking photos a breeze. I don't regret the purchase at all. I'm assuming it's due to prime day, but it's actually $35 cheaper right now than what I paid a few weeks ago.

u/garbagefinds · 9 pointsr/Flipping

Pretty decent actually. It's amazing some of the terrible photography you see on eBay... and a lot of it still sells. These aren't perfect but they're good enough to sell the item.

I use this and I'm very happy with it. Only issue is that it's not great for bigger items. https://www.amazon.ca/StudioPRO-Portable-Photography-Lighting-Lightbox/dp/B00TIAH33U/ref=sr_1_11?s=photo&ie=UTF8&qid=1523894242&sr=1-11&keywords=photography+lighting+kit

u/shootdrawwrite · 8 pointsr/photography

As a beginner, use a light box aka a light tent.

Indoors with a light box gives you the most control. Being made out of glass, those items will reflect everything around them, so you want to be able to control those reflections and place them exactly where you want them.

You'll want to be able to vary the intensity of the light, and its distance from the light box. You may at some point want to use more than one light. You'll be more productive and learn more working inside under controlled conditions instead of trying to use the sun.

I use this one. You might also want to look into:

  • lintless gloves to handle the merch without leaving fingerprints or lint
  • tacky wax to hold things in place as you photograph them
  • bulb blower or canned air
  • different surfaces on which to photograph your products, whatever you can find
  • a laptop and/or capture software for shooting tethered, I recommend Capture One
  • a retouching service, they can be pretty inexpensive and give your images a final polish, work the cost into your fee

    Some of this might sound like overkill, until you start shooting.
u/birthday-party · 8 pointsr/RepLadies

Haha it's arguably even more extra than reflectors. I got this pop up photo studio as an Amazon warehouse deal without a great excuse except maybe Poshmark/eBay listings. It has lights built in and a hole in the top and flaps in the front section so you can shoot into it without letting the light escape! It folds to be relatively compact and I can fit it behind or under furniture, so even in my little apartment, it's not super obtrusive. The quality of light really exceeded my expectations, though!

u/Dirrt · 7 pointsr/minipainting

Looks like this
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u/Heretic_Tom · 6 pointsr/minipainting

I find this light to be very effective, not to mention pretty cheap, and I like that it has a few different "temperatures" of light and has more than enough flexibility for me to get it in just the right spot.

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I also rely heavily on this head magnifier as my vision isn't what it once was. It's super cheap and works great.

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I find that Army Painter brushes work really well and cost much less than most of the other brushes I like. I particularly like their detail brushes. I don't think I could paint eyes without my beloved "The Psycho" brush.

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I love this light box. Also very cheap (noticing a trend, I'm always looking for a deal, lol). These acrylic display boards fit nicely inside the light box and give photos a cool, polished look.

u/crazycatlady331 · 6 pointsr/Etsy
u/JUra88 · 5 pointsr/Gunpla

Thank you! I use a photo booth like this
https://www.amazon.com/LimoStudio-Photography-Studio-Lighting-AGG349/dp/B005CX9S8A/ref=mp_s_a_1_16?keywords=photo+booth&qid=1573929941&sprefix=photo+boo&sr=8-16

And I use a pixel 4xl to take my pictures. Usually the only thing I adjust in my photos is the lighting/contrast to make the background blend in more seamlessly!

u/Tiny_Tanker · 5 pointsr/modeltrains

Of course!

I bought this.

Very easy to set up, and the LEDs are so bright one doesn't even need to use a tripod.

u/ParkerIndustries616 · 5 pointsr/ActionFigures
u/jerrysugarav · 5 pointsr/Flipping

I bought this:
AmazonBasics Portable Photo Studio https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01GIL6EU4/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_yZpizb6MH2CJT

u/rare46 · 5 pointsr/Flipping

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01GIL6EU4/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o09_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
This is the one I use. It has lights built in to the top so you don't have to worry about external lighting. I usually have shoes in stock and this has been big enough for everything I've sold and photographs them well. The only shoe it doesn't photograph well is black dress shoes (glare, but I imagine that would be similar for any set up like this. It's not really cheap but blows the old light box I had out of the water.

u/Tempest_and_Lily · 5 pointsr/Warhammer40k

This one

It's pretty good and it's collapsible, which is great for the "portable" portion of my portable workshop

u/186394 · 4 pointsr/Random_Acts_Of_Amazon

Yeah, it is.

Do you have one of these already?

u/wayofthemoney · 4 pointsr/Flipping

Bought this set on amazon. Soon realized the light box is completely useless and doesn't give a professional lighting quality. I just use the lights (don't forget to bounce of the light off a white surface) and a table lamp I already own. Paired with my iPhone 6S plus camera, results look very professional and clean. Best of all this set up cost less than $50! I believe two of the LED lights are going for $30 on amazon.



Set up on amazon
https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B005CX9S8A/ref=yo_ii_img?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Examples

(http://imgur.com/AZ4IQzS)
http://imgur.com/cjeQUfs
http://imgur.com/sbCfOxi
http://imgur.com/PvUI8ig
(http://imgur.com/CicP)

u/czuzak · 4 pointsr/Warhammer40k
u/hellojerb · 4 pointsr/ecommerce

$20 for a stack of cut acrylic? You've got to do a much better job at explaining the value proposition here. Especially when the average person is not going to have any idea what it is you're selling.

Also - pictures, pictures, pictures. The average person will spend 5 seconds on your website tops, read 1 sentence (the heading), look at the pics, and leave. Your pictures look like they were taken in your backyard in the dark. Go buy:

u/notnotluke · 4 pointsr/3Dprinting

Nylon, ASA, and polycarbonate all need an enclosure and will warp like ABS or worse. Copolyester is another term for PETG.

There are cheap enclosure options if you just want to experiment and don't want to invest a lot of money.

https://www.amazon.com/Neewer-Shooting-Diffusion-Backdrops-Photography/dp/B00GKGGICC

u/matt3o · 4 pointsr/minipainting

this is really interesting!

I always prefer DIY solutions, but it's worth saying that a small lightbox is really inexpensive (~$20) and can be easily found on amazon.

u/-Dee-Dee- · 4 pointsr/Flipping

I bought this:

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01GIL6EU4/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o07_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

It's $135.xx and really great. My photos look awesome now.

u/Ellis_D-25 · 4 pointsr/minipainting

I bought this kit and took the picture with a Galaxy S6 strapped to a tripod.

Mini is Belladonna Blitz from Black Sun Miniatures.

u/squinn1 · 4 pointsr/battletech

Thanks, this is the light box I use. Pretty good deal and it’s lit by leds.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B078ZT9L9F/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_h2UwCb7S074XR

u/thebrushfire · 3 pointsr/AnimeFigures

http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B000OZRFR2?cache=cde9c8d75e3f569435359d39355aac9d&pi=AC_SX110_SY165_QL70&qid=1412654238&sr=8-7#ref=mp_s_a_1_7

Needed a new Tripod and the lighting rig it came with was very good. After finagling with my camera, I was able to produce some good shots.>Nice! What photocube and lighting did you use?

u/MCubb · 3 pointsr/Random_Acts_Of_Amazon

I think you look reasonable today... OH SHIT. Damn, you just turned your heads into the light and now you LOOK LIKE GODS. Okay now you look wonderful! : )

As for Gift One: If there is no price limit, then I've got to say either a Photo Booth or if there's REALLY no price limit, lol, then a 3DS. I'm finishing up a bunch of sculptures / castings, and I'll need to take some quality photos of them so I can put them for sale on Etsy and Storenvy. This Photo Booth with be super awesome! And of course I'm in dire need to play some Harvest Moon, Rune Factory, Animal Crossing, and Pokemon X, so the 3DS would be just the medicine I need! haha!

As for Gift Two: Allosaurus! Need I say more? Well okay. He crazy scary, terrifying, and would be a great addition to my dino herd lol!

C'mon...gimme.

u/LuckyNumberFour · 3 pointsr/AskPhotography

This is your camera. It can focus on objects 1cm from the lens so you can get really good detail. Frankly, you can even go cheaper than this since all of the Fuji Finepix series have a great macro lens that will work perfectly for what you need. Maybe get an older model and a light tent for photo shoots.

u/ZacharyRD · 3 pointsr/photography

For a lightbox, you can find decent quality cheap ones online so that it's almost not worth building it yourself -- I own this: http://www.amazon.com/CowboyStudio-Table-Photo-Studio-Light/dp/B001MYASTG and can recommend it highly. It's $39. It comes with multiple color backgrounds. It comes with two cheap yet acceptable lights -- but don't expect much from the lights, and assume you'll need to upgrade them with ANYTHING else, including just some basic table lamps.

(In general, Cowboy Studio makes good cheap stuff for this; http://www.amazon.com/LimoStudio-Photography-Lighting-Chromakey-Backgrounds/dp/B005FMKJ1I/ seems to be a similar product too)

u/evanrphoto · 3 pointsr/photography

If you want a studio look use a $35 softbox/lightbox with several lights on the outside. Household bulbs will work fine as long as you have a bunch of them but floodlights would work better. Use the same lightbulbs because different ones will give you different color mixtures.

This setup is best if you plan to continually produce new product and you want consistent background and lighting for each photo over time.

u/ezraekman · 3 pointsr/photography

What you're looking at is way more than you need to spend for a lighting environment, unless you need to shoot something really large.

Buy a cheap light tent. ($30) These can go up to 48x48", so they should handle most subjects you need to shoot. Ignore the included backgrounds - they wrinkle way too easily. Buy some poster board (18x24" or larger, $2-3 each) in various colors (white for isolation, yellow/blue/gray/burgundy for mood, etc.), and a little bit of masking tape. Then buy another speedlight. ($50-$500.)

Then:

  1. Set up the light tent. (It'll pop open almost instantly.)
  2. Position the poster board so that it has a nice, smooth curve to it, then use the masking tape to hold it there.
  3. Set up your strobe(s) near your light tent. Don't just set them up next to it - pull down the diffusers and position them 6-12" from the tent to allow them to spread out the light throw.

    Here's a setup I used to shoot the results of a culinary class as a favor to a friend of mine who happened to be the instructor. Note that my setup had three strobes instead of two, but two strobes will still yield good results. Even one is manageable, but I'd recommend at least two.

    Here were the resulting shots:

u/[deleted] · 3 pointsr/Atlanta

Get a light box like this

http://www.amazon.com/CowboyStudio-30-Inch-Photo-Soft-Light/dp/B001TKCZVM/ref=pd_sim_sbs_ac_2?ie=UTF8&refRID=1QG0CGT43DRV4ZR31X1F

and some metal clamp lights and bulbs from home depot and go to town.

u/arbitrarysquid · 3 pointsr/coins
u/mercurialohearn · 3 pointsr/photography
  1. set your white balance based on that white background before you start shooting.

  2. the shadow is pretty harsh. if you can swing it, use a soft box, instead of the sun.

    if you try these 2 things, the lighting for your photos will be more consistent, and your shadows won't be nearly so harsh.

    edit: if all your pieces are small, like this one, you might consider a soft tent, which will soften those shadows more than a single soft box.
u/SafetyMan35 · 3 pointsr/smallbusiness

Get yourself a portable photo booth with lights. They are $40 on Amazon and will dramatically change the look of your photos https://www.amazon.com/LimoStudio-Photography-Studio-Lighting-AGG349/dp/B005CX9S8A?ref_=bl_dp_s_web_3092063011

u/jtkbong · 3 pointsr/Gunpla

I was planning to, but decided to just buy one on amazon :P

This is the one: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B005CX9S8A/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

It's honestly a little small for 1/100s, but for 1/144s it works great. I may get a bigger version of this later on!

u/OminousRectangle · 3 pointsr/Flipping

Lighting is a huge part of it! Here's the lightbox kit I bought. It comes with two lights- they're not super strong, but again, they work just fine for my purposes and I've been perfectly happy with it. You may want to scale up to a larger size if you do bigger pieces on a regular basis... When I periodically have a larger thing (like the Mr. Coffee machine) I just say "screw it" and take lower quality pictures, or I set it up on a giant white piece of tagboard in natural lighting (during the middle of the day) so I can get a few shots.

u/missus_b · 3 pointsr/RandomActsOfPolish

I use this light box from Amazon. Cheap solution for someone who is too lazy to make one (like me). If you look through my post history, you can totally tell the difference in photo quality when I started using it. I use my iPhone 5 and occasionally a macro lens clip.

u/asdem · 3 pointsr/prusa3d

I used this tent when I first got my MK3S about 6 weeks ago and it worked beautifully. It was fully inside the tent, including the filament on top of course. It measures 60cmX60cm.

I just routed the power cable through the corner of the tent opening.

https://smile.amazon.com/dp/B00GKGGICC/

u/poshreddit · 3 pointsr/BehindTheClosetDoor

Also, I don't love that light box. It provides light but it isn't a surface itself that looks good in photographs, hence the white fabric on the bottom. Have the light box sides in the background works...if the corners/edges aren't in the photos, because they look super tacky. I would be willing to buy another, bigger and better light box, but I doubt that make sense as I would still be left with my issue for bigger items like tops and dresses. This is that lightbox, just fyi: Neewer 24x24 inch/60x60 cm Photo... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00GKGGICC?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share

u/pianokid401 · 3 pointsr/Gunpla

Thank you!! As for the light box I got one from Amazon, it's all white and it comes with different colored backdrops but I just went to Walmart and got a felt one. The material that come with the kit kinda suck lol



Neewer 24x24 inch/60x60 cm Photo Studio Shooting Tent Light Cube Diffusion Soft Box Kit with 4 Colors Backdrops (Red Dark Blue Black White) for Photography https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00GKGGICC/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_gylDCbRY8VVMN

u/aishiteru-wa · 3 pointsr/canon

Macro photography is one of my favorite things!
This setup is around $100 (50mm lens is optional and not part of this total) and a great place to start.

The extension tubes, when used on an (optional) 50mm lens, allows you to be anywhere from 21cm away from the subject, to 4.2cm depending on how you stack them :)

The lightbox kit comes with various backdrops and lighting. You can also use paper as a background if need be.

I also extremely recommend a tripod, when you're that close to the subject the depth of field becomes shallow. You may also want to set a timer that way pressing the shutter doesn't cause shake.

You'll probably eventually want an actual macro lens, as well as a better tripod for outdoor excursions, but if you're just doing this and staying in one place this is just fine :)

u/courtneyj · 3 pointsr/Etsy

If i was going to be spending that much money I'd go with the one that had 232 reviews for only $10 more.

http://www.amazon.com/StudioPRO-Portable-Product-Photography-Lighting/dp/B00TIAH33U/

u/Wallcrawler62 · 3 pointsr/Flipping

Take a picture however you would like. To add logos the software GIMP is a Photoshop like editing package that is free. For product photography itself people usually use a white background. I personally have the Amazon Basics Portable Photo Studio which works great.

u/cl350rg · 3 pointsr/Flipping

The Amazon Basics photo box has served me very well. Packs up nicely too so it doesn't take up a lot of space when I'm not using it.

u/pmUrGhostStory · 3 pointsr/Flipping

Lol here is the opposite of what you want. I did the poster board thing but got frustrated. I'm sure there are cheaper versions but I bought this. https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B01GIL6EU4/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1522161500&sr=8-1-spons&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_FMwebp_QL65&keywords=photo+booth&psc=1

So much faster for me to take pictures now. Lots of room for big objects, no external lights to set up, great pictures, folds up easily if you need the space. Plus I use the voice control on my camera to take pictures. Now it's put in object, say shoot, turn object. Pictures are done in minutes.

u/blu3dice · 3 pointsr/poshmark

You have a unique closet with lots of great valuable pieces. It's worth it for you to invest in some equipment. Lightweight box and dress form would drastically improve your photos and presentation. You can purchase both for $100 on Amazon.

For your jewelry, I'd buy neutral color jewelry display stands. Personally black doesn't photo well.

I'll do some digging around and edit with links to what example of what I'm talking about. Keep in mind, after you finish selling your stuff (if Poshmark hasnt become habit forming) and if youre done with Poshmark you can always sell your equipment on Ebay. You have high-end unique items that will sell, and professional equipment will speed up the process.

edit:

Jewerly Supplies

https://www.ebay.com/itm/Jewelry-Display-Storage-Mannequin-Necklace-Bracelet-Watch-Stand-Holder-16-Kinds/172994771570?hash=item28474aba72:m:muw3aBw2N5WY3Z8YFbBxLzw

Small box for photos -- jewelry and shoes etc.

https://www.amazon.com/Portable-Jewellery-Photography-Shooting-Backdrops/dp/B078ZT9L9F/ref=pd_sbs_421_4/130-8055746-7930327?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_i=B078ZT9L9F&pd_rd_r=034f5813-72d6-11e9-a70e-fdfd69152f1b&pd_rd_w=K3SxU&pd_rd_wg=Yadx3&pf_rd_p=588939de-d3f8-42f1-a3d8-d556eae5797d&pf_rd_r=V72S5QS2V6DW9H5CW7P6&psc=1&refRID=V72S5QS2V6DW9H5CW7P6

Set of softbox lights

https://www.amazon.com/ESDDI-Photography-Continuous-Equipment-Portraits/dp/B015DYIQ94/ref=sr_1_4?keywords=lightbox+photography&qid=1557460179&rnid=2941120011&s=electronics&sr=1-4

Dress form

https://www.amazon.com/Bonnlo-Female-Pinnable-Mannequin-Wooden/dp/B072VHFBSJ/ref=sr_1_2?keywords=dress+form&qid=1557460275&s=photo&sr=8-2

u/lucedin · 3 pointsr/RX100

I am using https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B07922MDPG?psc=1&ref=ppx_pop_mob_b_asin_title

They taste wonderful. I am also the creator of them.

u/kmoons · 2 pointsr/photography

Thanks!

This is a very small family run company and we all have responsibilities that branch out past our actual job titles and since I am the only one in the office that knows more than joe blow with a point and shoot, and the fact that the customer who requires pictures is my customer, I have been put on this. The way I see it, is that if I can supply pictures properly to them, my sales will increase as a result, since in the past, our company has ignored requests of this nature and just dealt with whatever sales losses were had because of it. I have built a great relationship with this customer, so i do not mind the added time to take these pictures.

Also, because it is a small, family run company, they said they would take care of anything that happened to the camera because it is being used for business purposes here. They said they would cover any repair costs/wear and tear damage that comes because of it.

Thankfully there aren't a ton of items that need pictures taken of them. It will be probably 5-10 parts a month at most.

I found and ordered this kit just now, read through the reviews and it seemed the right option:

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000OZRFR2/ref=oh_details_o00_s00_i00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

I also grabbed this tripod, since a lot of the reviews mentioned that the tripod included was not meant for a DSLR:

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0002J2TLC/ref=oh_details_o01_s00_i00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

I think that will cover what I need.

I appreciate the feedback and advice!!!

u/egoods · 2 pointsr/Flipping

I didn't: http://www.amazon.com/Square-Perfect-3085-SP200-Professional/dp/B000PC4A0O/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1420817990&sr=8-1&keywords=White+box

But it's really not very good. It's passable, but my white back drop came with a crease in it and I can't get it un-crease... short of ironing it maybe? Doesn't matter, I just traded a buddy of mine that owns a studio for one of his custom light boxes (he designed and built it himself, it's not as janky as it sounds)... Pretty stoked to try that out.

u/blatant-disregard · 2 pointsr/modelmakers

For the best combination of cost, quality of light, and ease of use, I've found that these type of light tents are easily the best, and this is coming from someone who was a professional studio photographer for over 20 years.

They give a wonderful, even, soft light with almost any kind of light source, and with camera technology what it is today it's almost impossible to make a bad photo using one of these things, even with an inexpensive camera.

Here's a shot of my Hasegawa 1/48 A-7E shot inside one using a flash head in an umbrella on each side. Nice, even exposure all-over, no worries about shadows, and set up in about 15 minutes.

u/misschristmastina · 2 pointsr/CrossStitch

This is the light box I got. I love it because it came with everything I needed (including the lights and light box). It is very compact and portable. It wraps up into it's own carrying case with pockets for the lights and the camera tripod. It's pretty perfect for me!

https://www.amazon.com/LimoStudio-Photography-Studio-Lighting-AGG349/dp/B005CX9S8A/ref=sr_1_12?s=photo&ie=UTF8&qid=1483465750&sr=1-12&keywords=light+box

u/picklelady · 2 pointsr/Flipping

I have this one , but I don't like it much and rarely use it anymore. I had a hard time with anything that wasn't tiny showing the edges of the box on the sides. Plus I still had shadow issues. And the lights that come with them get HOT fast, which sucks when you want to adjust them.

Instead I have a couple places in my house with decent natural lighting, 2 cheap gooseneck lamps I got at goodwill, and some black and white posterboard. It just seems easier to me, and the results are about equal. That is to say, my photos are decent but not fantastic.

u/DaMooseWasLoose · 2 pointsr/turning

From Penn State actually!

The light box I got from Amazon.

u/smallbatchb · 2 pointsr/graphic_design

If it helps though, I used this cheap lightbox and some extra flashlights to get the backdrop and lighting. However, I'd either wait for a price drop or look for that model elsewhere because it was only $22 when I bought it from amazon and it's almost double that now for whatever reason.

You could also pretty easily build a little diffused lightbox yourself. They work great for small items like beer cans.

u/enska2 · 2 pointsr/Etsy

I have this 16"x16" one. I put the lights on the outside and it works well. The fabric needed ironing. It might look wrinkly in some of my photos because I didn't iron it right away.

LimoStudio 16" x 16" Table Top Photo Photography Studio Lighting Light Tent Kit in a Box, AGG349 https://www.amazon.com/dp/B005CX9S8A/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_QQv8Cb1795CWZ

Here are some photos.

https://imgur.com/a/WG8lMdr

u/MachNeu · 2 pointsr/Gunpla

They're nice. Just make sure to get one that's large enough.

The one I got from Amazon (this one) is much too small for anything besides HGs. I don't regret it as I got it for a good price from Amazon warehouse but knowing what I know now, I'd've spent a bit more and gotten a larger one.

u/devilishgenius · 2 pointsr/ActionFigures

This is a tab expensive but it was the first light box i bought and its been pretty handy https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B005CX9S8A/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&psc=1

u/TheParabolicMan · 2 pointsr/ActionFigures

Couple things:
I recently bought a little light tent that works AMAZING for action figures. It's actually really cheap for the drastic improvement in your picture quality. Here it is on Amazon Just remember to shoot with as low an ISO as possible and compensate with a tripod and a slow shutter.
Also, I want to casually mention that this figure is on the ol'bay. Not gonna link to it but you can search for it if you care. :D

u/lylamev · 2 pointsr/minipainting

The Light Box I have
Example of miniatures using light box
My lighting setup is very similar to the set up on the amazon listing except using desk lamps. Just remember that the light box is used to soften light, so use straight bare bulbs.

u/aliquotoculos · 2 pointsr/Etsy

I use these. You can get them up to 60". Tons of different people sell them so depending on which vendor you can save a few bucks more. They work well, though I have never been able to get one to fold into its tiny form again... but you can still store them flat and its fine.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B008JO1QGQ/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o02_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

u/7x13 · 2 pointsr/Gunpla

a black or white poster board would work fine.

Or you could get one of those pop-up photobooths

Depends how serious you want to get.

u/hyperedge · 2 pointsr/Flipping

If your low on cash and just want the box without the lights
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00GKGGICC/ref=psdc_3444581_t2_B00TIAH33U

u/Niles_E_Bear · 2 pointsr/FulfillmentByAmazon

I found that even a very inexpensive tabletop photo kit with a lighting tent and using high-color-temp studio CFL bulbs makes a world of difference. Personally, I am using this one- and it was well worth the $50 investment.

http://www.amazon.com/Neewer%C2%AE-Shooting-Diffusion-Backdrops-Photography/dp/B00GKGGICC

A digital SLR camera (even a lower-end one) helps, rather than shooting with a smartphone, but the newest iPhones can definitely do the job in a pinch in my experience.

u/RavensAlehouse · 2 pointsr/Random_Acts_Of_Amazon

Quite a few actually aren't too bad. Yeah, you can tell they were taken with a phone or low resolution camera, but they do give plenty of detail.

Free route to improve photos: North facing light. Use light from the window/s facing North! It's the most diffused (in this hemisphere lol) and therefore best natural light that won't make things glow or end up as grainy (which outside of being a phone camera, is a lighting issue)... also wiping off the camera part with a soft cloth before shooting. Fingerprints, dust, stuff gets on the surface and can make things hazy and not focus right

Cheapest route: this will help with light diffusion. You will need two lights, one at each side, and cheap little desk lamps like this will do well and allow you to move the light angel as you need. These work well too, you know, whichever is cheaper and easier to get. I know places like Home Depot have the clamp lights, but I'm not sure the price, here I think the small ones are $8 which isn't bad.

Next cheapest: phone upgrade or point and shoot camera! Nothing fancy, not sure how you'd get for close ups because I haven't used a point and shoot in years. I know there's silly attachments for phones that you can add telephoto lenses to or probably macro if they have those now. I've only seen iphone stuff so far though, not sure if it'll work with others

Most expensive route: DSLR + macro lens (or filters, because filters are cheaper lol)

u/decon727 · 2 pointsr/DIY

What was your total cost for the box? My girlfriend and i were going to build one for her father for Christmas. but when we saw how cheep they were (http://www.amazon.com/Neewer%C2%AE-Shooting-Diffusion-Backdrops-Photography/dp/B00GKGGICC/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1449720293&sr=8-3&keywords=24%22+light+box) we just decided we would buy one. It seems like all that effort would only be worth it if you could make it for under $5 or if you just really needed a craft project.

u/SlamSlayer1 · 2 pointsr/StarWars

Thanks! I'm sure you'll be fine with that. Probably has loads of features I wish my 10 year old one did lol. Theres a picture of a samurai trooper in the snow (with his gun) on my IG where I talk about upgrading my Camera. anything before that is probably on the old coolpix. Main tips I can give you;

  1. Whenever you can, shoot on a tripod (I'm still using a slightly lop sided $20 plastic one thats probably even older than my old camera lol) and (also whenever you can) use either a remote or the timer shooting mode for actually taking the pictures so you're not touching the camera when its taking the picture. That will give you a HUGE clarity increase.

  2. Your camera should let you manually set white balance. Do it every time you change your lighting. Use a nice white piece of printer paper for the camera to reference. Make sure your holding it as close to the object youre shooting as possible when you do this.

  3. Great lighting is the key to a good shot (Combined with proper light balance). If you can, buy a set of mini/table photography studio lights. Turn off all your lights in the room of your shoot and just use those. Better, more natural color light. And position them in a natural way. Don't set the (VERY BRIGHT) light directly on them from the front. Think about the sun and lights in your house, they're probably up above you. Hold/set your lights above aiming down. Use your cameras screen to figure out your lighting. Watch the screen and move the lights around until it looks good. I use these. Kind of shitty TBH but they do the job. Find something similar if not these specific ones. https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00DP65ARO/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o03_s01?ie=UTF8&psc=1

  4. Also building/buying one of these (They're really not hard to build, but Im lazy and its only $20 with some useful, but cheap shit, extras) and combining it with the studio lights will do WONDERS. I had these two things long before I upgraded my camera. https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00GKGGICC/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o03_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
u/BabysInBlack · 2 pointsr/Etsy

I will say that I bought this light box and it was excellent value. I was going to build my own but after considering the trips to different stores for supplies and the time and effort that it would take, the $35 just made sense. I am lucky in that my husband already had a couple photography lights but really any bright lights should work! I sell vintage and antique items of varying sizes and materials and so far so good!

u/holocause · 2 pointsr/Gunpla

this is what I ordered. The chroma backgrounds are garbage though.

u/wcfore01 · 2 pointsr/minipainting

Thanks for the compliment! What mini did you just finish?

Yea I think I took the pictures too close though. You can REALLY see every little stroke, a bit harder to sell the illusion. Just for your reference I used 2 of these lamps (I got 2 for $25) and I used these bulbs and this light tent and a point a shoot camera I had laying around. It is like 16ish megapixels and full HD...

u/FortedWS · 2 pointsr/photography

FWIW I will be disabling the beeping as the first time I power it up. I have young kids, I know how to kill obnoxious noisemakers.

Any advice on lights? A couple years ago I bought this kit: https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B00KGXNHSI/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1 and found the lights to be not nearly bright enough. That was shooting with my point and shoot Nikon, though. I got a smaller tent ( https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B00L4VDU60/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1 ) which seems appropriate for the smaller items I make and it was better but the pictures are still quite dark.

u/Ma1 · 2 pointsr/Cameras

If you're looking to do product photography, focus on proper lighting first. I'd recommend you should get a small lens kit for your iPhone and one of these

https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B00TIAH33U/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_lpFYzbG1FDQQM

u/havefaiiithinme · 2 pointsr/StainedGlass

Oh totally. I'm currently planning for such fairs & markets coming this spring and summer! I don't know if anything will come of it but I'm currently talking with a succulent shop out of San Fran who might possibly be interested in carrying my terrariums, someone who works there found my stuff here on Reddit! The internet is absolutely amazing and creates so many opportunities for us creators.

Hmm, tips.. well it's important you have an account on most social media platforms, as many as you can personally manage. Etsy, Instagram (use as many hashtags as you can!), Reddit, Snapchat, Facebook - when you create a Facebook page it allows you to turn your Instagram into an official business page too which gives you a LOT of useful data/analytics that will help you market you wouldn't otherwise have.

It's also important you're constantly putting out content - even if it's not completed pieces be posting behind the scenes photos.. pictures of your glass, pictures of your process, pictures of your to-do list, anything! People love to see new things and staying active is important in keeping an audience and expanding it as well.

Another reason it's important to be active on a variety of platforms is due to the fact that everyone has different go-to apps. Some people may only use Facebook (usually people 40+), some people may not be on Facebook but use Instagram and Snapchat religiously (usually teens - young adults) etc.

Working on photographing your products is also something some people overlook. You want to be sure you're finding the optimal backdrop & lighting that best show off your work & craftsmanship - I'm looking into getting one of those product photography set ups with the lights and white back drop that give you a really clean look - something similar to this, there are lots of options with these will give you photos like these

If you want to really get into it I suggest listening to Gary V, or sorting through his podcast episodes and YouTube videos to what you think would apply. He's an entrepreneur and what makes him stand out is he realizes how absolutely huge the internet is for people trying to make a living off of their craft - people don't realize how easy we have it if we're smart about connecting to others. The internet connects everyone in the world into one spot... and it's all at your finger tips :)

Edit 1: ooo that would be awesome!! I'm personally a fan of cold weather but I can totally see the appeal in those locations. Where are you at now?

Edit 2: Interact with your audience no matter how small or big it is!! That's huge and really important as well, we love giving our opinions and simply talking so have conversations when you can or even something as simple as creating small polls on your Instagram story: Hey guys!! I'm having a hard time deciding which of these colors I should use on my terrarium, which do you think would look best? Etc.

When people have a positive experience with you, when you're personable and kind and interact they're way more likely to spread positive word of mouth to their friends/family which will get you a bigger audience over time - not only bigger but equally important, your audience will be filled with wonderful people that are kind and happy <3

Edit 3: sorry, I'm scatter brained lol. Marketing your product is important but marketing yourself is equally as impacting & will affect your success just as much if not more.

u/Productpusher · 2 pointsr/Flipping

I can’t stress it enough for anyone that has a smartphone and can download the amazon seller app ( should be free even if you just open an account and never sell ) the Amazon lightbox below ($135) and their app gives you pure white background without doing anything and can fit up to knee high boots.

No photo skills needed at all and it’s a lot less space than the big ass lights and tripods people keep using . The only time it’s not perfect is if your item has a lot of white against the white background .

https://www.amazon.com/AmazonBasics-53-005312-Portable-Photo-Studio/dp/B01GIL6EU4

u/mulder911 · 2 pointsr/BuyItForLife

I have this one I wouldn't say it is BIFL, but it is good enough that it should last you a while and it stores away neatly. Read the reviews before getting one, you can always order it try it out and if you don't like it send it back.

u/BladeBC · 2 pointsr/Flipping

I have this one from Amazon. Terrific quality and it folds up when not in use. It’s a great size and so far has been big enough to photograph everything I’ve been selling. Folds up nicely so you can store it away when not in use. I can’t say if it has helped me sell things any faster but it definitely adds a level of professionalism to your listings that makes it stand out. Definitely worth it.

AmazonBasics Portable Photo Studio https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01GIL6EU4/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_SlnLAbSKX264Q

u/socalchris · 2 pointsr/AskPhotography

What's the budget ballpark? You're probably not going to get a reliable system that takes good product shots and is wireless super cheap.

What quality do you need to photos? Are they for advertising, where you need a super clear shot that looks professional? Or you just need to catalog the parts and image quality isn't that high of a consideration?

For parts that small you're going to want a macro lens. Also spend some money on a light box, the pictures will look much more professional if you use that.

In my experience, wireless tethering isn't that great. At least the system's that I've tried. If it has to be wireless, look into something like a CamRanger. I'd recommend going wired and using CaptureOne instead though.

Rough ballpark...

  • Used DSLR body. You don't need anything special here. You can probably get something that will work fine for $100-$200.
  • Used macro lens. You can probably get something for a few hundred here too.
  • Light box. $40-a few hundred, depending on the size you need. Get one with lights.

    If you can get by without needing the pictures directly on the computer automatically, that's all you'll need. Otherwise you'll need tethering software (I suggest CaptureOne, $300 once or $20/month). If you need it wirelessly, I think a CamRanger ($200) would work, but am not certain.

    The camera gear I listed is bottom of the barrel and old, but should work just fine for what you're needing, assuming you buy something used that is in good shape. KEH has an excellent reputation for selling used gear that is honestly marked as far as condition.
u/boomasticka · 2 pointsr/pkmntcgcollections

I'm using the Amazon Basics Portable Studio:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01GIL6EU4/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o05_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Comes with two led light bars , front and left top.

u/kriegs · 2 pointsr/bloodbowl

Thanks so much!

I picked up a 2x2x2 Amazon Basics lightbox (https://amzn.to/2p0kTSh) awhile ago. It's a bit overkill for the smaller models but amazing for larger kits. It folds down quite nicely too.

I used a Sony A7 to take the shots / Lightroom for some minor edits.

Hope that helps. I'll share the full team soon too :)

u/the_lightist · 2 pointsr/fountainpens

Like most have said lighting, lighting, lighting. Lighting also includes the back drop, as it can provide lighting in a smoother way. Here are two images to compare:

Good Lens, just ok lighting.

Ok Lens, Good, smooth lighting.

Personally I like the Good lighting photo better. The gold seems more unified and rich in color. This was done before I had a light box, so I made a light box out of white sheets of paper.

u/neverdeadned22 · 2 pointsr/Warhammer

This one it has a led light on the top as well you plug in with a micro USB cable

u/8Deer-JaguarClaw · 2 pointsr/coins

This little cheap light box is actually pretty decent, and perfectly sized for coins. I have a much larger light box as well, but for coins, this one gets 'er done.

u/Corlevie · 2 pointsr/Etsy

I have both, as in the first link and more modern version with built in LED lights that not need to be changed every 6 months.

First version works well, but you have to replace 2400K halogen lamps with other free standing lamps with more suitable for photography color color temperature (5,500-6,500K), if CFL, they have to be changed every half of year or year.

With built-in LED, 6,500K lights are already included and no need to use additional space for free standing lamps. There are simpler plastic versions of it, like this. Many sellers offer it, at different prices.

u/Phantomzero17 · 2 pointsr/Warhammer40k

They're surprisingly affordable.

I got this one in June for about 19 bucks although now it's gone up a little bit in price.

u/org_bgo · 2 pointsr/Gunpla

Online, looks exactly like this but it's roughly $5 usd.

Google around it's pretty easy to find. Don't expect much though lol you can prob diy it if you got some materials lying around.

u/doginglasses · 1 pointr/grandrapids

I have a hardly-used Nikon D40 digital camera with AF-S DX Zoom-Nikkor 18-35mm lens. Case, tripod, 2 batteries, charger, 3x32gb micro SD cards, 1x2gb micro SD card, 1x micro SD card adapter, 1x8gb SD card. Even have the original box.

I also have a hardly-used light-tent kit.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000OZRFR2/_encoding=UTF8?coliid=I2NGCZSQIIEBOJ&colid=3TSLZTA44EV3G&psc=0


I'm asking $250 cash for the bundle, price is firm because the items are like new. Camera was $400 new, including lens.

u/Hondare · 1 pointr/lego

Looks great! The figure posing is awesome. I also like the roof technique, the change in color is a nice touch, as well as the broken balcony.

My only critique is your picture taking set up. I understand its suppose to be at night, so this information is probably not useful for this picture, but I think you can definitely improve the way your MOCs photograph. I bought this set up about a year ago and it really helps. The photo tent and lights help brighten up the photos. Using the flash can be bad at times because you will get a pretty bad reflection off of the pieces, especially black ones.

I also do a lot of playing around with camera settings, though I will admit I'm not an expert at all in terms of lighting or photography. But if you have any questions I can try and answer them.

u/Heremeow · 1 pointr/Flipping

I use this. but with any of these make sure not to leave the lights on too long. They get really hot.

u/Matronix · 1 pointr/Random_Acts_Of_Amazon

I have this one on mine... yours is cheaper and has more reviews... hmmm....

u/Kaewee · 1 pointr/minipainting

I got this one for Christmas. Sorry if that's a mobile link. I'm on my phone.

I had plans to make my own. My friend knew that and treated me to one of my own. It came with instructions on how to use it but they are pretty straight forward anyways. So far I'm really liking it!

u/xilpaxim · 1 pointr/postprocessing

Get one of these. It will help.

u/DoandDesign · 1 pointr/graphic_design

Depends on what you are shooting, most point and shoots from nikon or canon should be ok at the high end of your budget.

Your S5 probably has as much power as any low end camera, but the lens is what will make a difference in getting good shots.

If you can find a cheap used dslr, that will make a huge difference and get a cheap light set up like this:

http://www.amazon.com/CowboyStudio-Table-Photo-Studio-Light/dp/B001MYASTG/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1417732784&sr=8-4&keywords=photo+studio+lights

u/impatrickt · 1 pointr/ketorecipes

http://www.amazon.ca/CowboyStudio-Table-Photo-Studio-Light/dp/B001MYASTG - The lights alone will help. There's a lot of great free resources for food photography. Start on YouTube!

u/_TwoHeadedBoy_ · 1 pointr/photography

Alrighty, absolute novice, noob, beginner and totally clueless person here, please bare with me. ELI5 level answers if possible please. I own a record distro and i'm looking to take my own product photos of the products i'm selling because the stock ones are always crap/non existent. I'd like to take photos like this-

http://kingsroadmerch.com/epitaph-records/view/?id=4291&cid=17
http://kingsroadmerch.com/epitaph-records/view/?id=3989&cid=17
http://kingsroadmerch.com/epitaph-records/view/?id=3897&cid=17

What kind of lighting, tent and stand setup would I need for this? Would something like this do the job? -

http://www.amazon.com/CowboyStudio-Table-Photo-Studio-Light/dp/B001MYASTG/ref=pd_sim_e_29


I am on a reasonably tight budget and understand the iPhone 5s(which I just ordered for unrelated reasons) actually has a pretty solid camera. Would I be able to get close to similar results using it's camera with this setup?

Thanks in advance for your help!

u/KiltedCajun · 1 pointr/turning

Rather than having a lamp firing straight on the piece, put both of them on the side of the box. This will help you not have that shadow you have in pic 2. Also, I'd lower the angle a bit more with the lighting. You want the light to diffuse through the paper on the side of your light box. Another thing I'd do is put the paper on the inside of the sides of your box rather than the outside. By doing that, the white paper can scatter more light around the interior. As it stands, you have the cardboard trying to move light around the box. This also gives you more room inside the box to shoot because you don't have to worry about the box being in the shot since everything is white and you can get rid of the lines in post.

I had a homebuilt box as well, but ended up picking this up from Amazon. It comes with everything you need and those lights are awesome.

u/NSI · 1 pointr/pics

First, I'm no dude, and how I did the blacks? Light box. Great for doing macro/still life of anything and not really that expensive. Mine had a couple of 'velvet' coloured backdrops which is how I got my black background (I think the one I linked may be the exact one I had).

Also you can make your own with a cardboard box and big sheets of paper, but these will give you better results.

And cheers for the comments!

u/captivatingbleu · 1 pointr/Random_Acts_Of_Amazon

So now I have to revise my show and tell!

[This] (http://www.amazon.com/CowboyStudio-30-Inch-Photo-Soft-Light/dp/B001TKCZVM/ref=wl_it_dp_o_pd_nS_nC?ie=UTF8&colid=2F0ZKIG7ZVCL8&coliid=I3TVRTC2WR2OW9) will be the next thing I save for to help me with my Etsy shop.

And then [THIS] (http://www.amazon.com/VivoBook-X202E-DH31T-11-6-Inch-Touch-Laptop/dp/B009F1I1C4/ref=wl_it_dp_o_pd_nS_nC?ie=UTF8&colid=BVG50JB9A21R&coliid=ITPP5FVUJ8WUZ), I really need to replace my work laptop that exploded and is only mildly working right now... Trying to write all of my reports on a laptop that doesn't work is frustrating!

u/saltylife11 · 1 pointr/Flipping

Cowboy Studio's 30" - biggest size that would fit the little card table I have. I recommend getting the biggest you can fit. Dallas Moore has 48 inch one using a piece of plywood on 2 workhorses. When photographing larger objects, I have to take out the background in photoshop.

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001TKCZVM/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

u/TucaTuca · 1 pointr/Pottery

One small critique.

For your finished pieces you want to show off, invest in a photo tent.
They don't cost much and they will help to direct peoples focus on the piece and not the Tidy Cat box in the background.

For "in progress" stuff, take any picture. :P

u/MoonlightShimmer · 1 pointr/Random_Acts_of_Etsy

I got one of these from Amazon. I have it set up next to a window and it really cuts down on the glare and shadows that I used to have when I started out taking photos.

www.amazon.com/CowboyStudio-24in-Photo-Soft-Light/dp/B001TKEUNI/

u/fuser-invent · 1 pointr/Coffee

I've never used bellows for macro before but I've used a cheaper version of those extension tubes. Do you think something like this soft box light tent would help with the shadows? I got one for product photos at work and have just started getting interested in doing some macro stuff again, it's been a pretty long time. By the way, your other photos are really nice as well.

u/SoupCanNort · 1 pointr/vapeitforward

Just two things;

You may want to invest in a Light Tent, something cheap like this would work, for your images of accessories and kits. The lighting in the images could really be better, and would help give the viewer a more clear image of what they are buying.

Additionally, there is nothing in the "Support" tab, maybe just some contact info or something. Perhaps even additional FAQ information could go there...something.

Otherwise, the site looks nice! I'd buy from you!

if I win, I love rootbeer, and am proud of my own DIY rootbeer, but would love to try yours! 18-12mg is fine for me, in a 50/50 pg/vg if possible

u/jojewels92 · 1 pointr/Random_Acts_Of_Amazon

I have this light box on my wishlist.

u/ecNate · 1 pointr/playingcards

Thanks for sharing. This is pretty good if you have the stuff already laying around and don't mind keeping a bulky box around. I had been looking at some cheap setups on Amazon as listed below, but maybe a hybrid approach of getting a pre-made box that collapses and then using cheaper lights, including some I already have.

Just a world of caution, especially if you use halogen or incandescent lights with tissue paper... fire hazard, be careful there.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B008JO1QGQ/

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B005CX9S8A

u/sambrojones · 1 pointr/Warhammer40k

LimoStudio 16" x 16" Table Top Photo Photography Studio Lighting Light Tent Kit in a... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B005CX9S8A/ref=cm_sw_r_sms_c_api_OndeAbQWW4CRQ

u/letsgodevils123 · 1 pointr/Flipping

What is a good photo studio/light box for a starter who does not have much space in his house? I bought this because it looked like a good deal. I don't hate it, I just hate the amount of editing I have to do on the photos because of poor quality. Like this one I need to do a TON of editing to fix some of the imperfections.

u/enska3 · 1 pointr/Etsy

I have this one:

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B005CX9S8A/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_onRXBbYRA0N0E

It's good enough but the fabric backgrounds were wrinkled which was annoying. You can see that in the photos. I'll show you some photos I took with it.

http://imgur.com/a/Wmauqy4

I looked on YouTube for where to put the lights. I hadn't thought of putting them outside the box. It makes a way better effect outside the box being diffused through fabric than straight on. Good luck!

u/strongcode · 1 pointr/Twitch

Exactly. They also have lightbox styles such as this one. You can even buy 1 of these, cut up off each side and mount them in front of your lights. You want them to be a few inches off of the bulb to get quality diffusion and prevent the diffuser from melting/catching fire (be careful! Some lights get very hot). If you need smaller lights as well, Amazon has lots of all-in-one kits such this one

u/SmallRealities · 1 pointr/minipainting

Natural, diffused light (a cloudy day) is best.

Do you have a tripod (essential).

Are you using the default camera app or something like Camera Awesome?

Something like this is really good: LimoStudio 16" x 16" Table Top Photo Photography Studio Lighting Light Tent Kit in a Box, AGG349

Although the lights are probably too yellow. Instead just use your painting lamp(s).

u/Tonyage27 · 1 pointr/ActionFigures

LimoStudio 16" x 16" Table Top Photo Photography Studio Lighting Light Tent Kit in a Box, AGG349 https://www.amazon.com/dp/B005CX9S8A/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_JMQQAb19A7TRG

u/TheFunkwich · 1 pointr/AskPhotography

Don't forget about lighting! Lighting is probably the most important thing with food/product photography. If your budget is really tight, I at least recommend picking up this inexpensive box and small but sturdy tripod to ensure sharp and detailed shots!

u/Khrisamisu · 1 pointr/Zoids

It's never too late! ...unless you glued parts together x_x

And Thank you! I use this:
LimoStudio 16" x 16" Table Top Photo Photography Studio Lighting Light Tent Kit in a Box, AGG349 https://www.amazon.com/dp/B005CX9S8A/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_EvGkybSDHRF61

but I found that 16x16 is a bit small for a model of this size, so I bought a larger tent separately. I used an iPhone5c camera

u/dankgrinders · 1 pointr/photography

I've got the same item and am trying to recreate this shot with a similar quality.

http://i.imgur.com/MxQRWKS.jpg

My GF has a Nikon D3100 and I've been trying my best to replicate the shot, but am struggling mightily. I have no real idea as to what I'm doing and it seems as if the pictures my Google Pixel phone takes are much better. I've played around with the manual settings and have cycled through all of the preset options. I've tried with flash and without flash.

I also have this table top light box setup.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B005CX9S8A/

Here's a few examples of the pictures I'm getting.

http://imgur.com/a/tEWLj

I understand he's using photoshop as the shadows and edges are so clean, but how is he getting such a perfect edge? There isn't a single miscropped area within his picture.

u/Oceslope · 1 pointr/AnimeFigures

I just got around to using my lightbox NSFW. $40 from Amazon with 2 lights.

I have some other work safe shots of another figure, but the light was too close and ended up washing out the face.

u/dylan227 · 1 pointr/Gunpla

Here's the one I have. I was going to build another one when my cardboard one breaks, but I figured since this one already comes with lights and a stand, it would be worth it to spend a little more, and just buy a pre-made one

u/DystryR · 1 pointr/Gunpla

Thank you! this is the light box I picked up. Good deal, I think. I'm happy with it.

u/Wootbears · 1 pointr/photogrammetry

I would need to look up the bulbs that I have on top, because they're part of a super old lighting kit that I used like 5 or 6 years ago. The two little lights in front are from this tent kit I purchased:

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B005CX9S8A/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o02_s01?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Do you have any suggestions for my white balance setting on my camera? I think right now I just have it set on Auto White Balance

u/ReddGoat · 1 pointr/transformers

I ordered a small photo box off amazon
and a couple spotlights. It makes all the difference in the world, cost about $30 total and its big enough for about 1 - 3 or 4 figures. I use an ancient 5 megapixel digital camera (top of the line a decade ago lol) and get pretty nice pictures. You can certainly get very good pictures without spending a fortune.

u/JSK23 · 1 pointr/ActionFigures

This usually runs around 19$ depending on availability: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00GKG4JVE/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_lO5Syb549D0KW

u/Wolfsblvt · 1 pointr/3Dprinting

Yeah, I've just found the photo tent idea and did a quick google search. This seems like a good thing to start with. Quite cheap, I can test the waters and build something better later on. I don't know if 60x60 or 80x80 though. Considering that the LACK table is only 50x50, on the outside, I guess 60x60 should do the trick? Just have to find a way to handle filament hen, it may fit in with 80x80 too. Hm.

This one and this one look cool too. With included LEDs, so camera would work better. Maybe even a permanent solution.

u/DopeManPhotos · 1 pointr/photography

Thanks for the reply.

I was looking at the Canon EF 100mm f2.8 Macro (non IS) and the Canon EF-S 60mm f/2.8 USM Macro Lens.

I found someone selling the 60mm lens for $300 in what appears to be good condition. The 100mm lens I found used from a camera store for $475+tax. So I think I might go with the 60mm one because I can get it for a lot cheaper.

I was also thinking of getting two lights for $60. My current lighting might be good enough, but these look more professional too.

CowboyStudio Photography Table Top Photo Studio Lighting Kit - 2 Light Kit

https://www.amazon.ca/CowboyStudio-Photography-Table-Studio-Lighting/dp/B002SOBPH8/ref=sr_1_5?ie=UTF8&qid=1462686629&sr=8-5&keywords=cowboy+lights

And then a light box for $42:
https://www.amazon.ca/Neewer%C2%AE-Shooting-Diffusion-Backdrops-Photography/dp/B00GKGGICC/ref=sr_1_4?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1462686767&sr=1-4&keywords=light+box

Then I might buy some better fabric and maybe some tile type surfaces also.

Will I be all set with this gear?

u/BillyTheRatKing · 1 pointr/photography

You're welcome!

There's several ways you could go about it. Without investing in more equipment, you may be able to bounce it off a white ceiling.

Otherwise, you could buy a cheap softbox that goes over the speedlight to diffuse it, and then either hand hold it or set it down pointing at the subject.

Or, you can get a lightbox that you put your subject in, and shoot the flash through a side/top of the box. This method ensures that the background will be white, if that's what you're going for.

u/DispencerW · 1 pointr/Gunpla

Beautiful.

Here's a cheap lightbox I picked up from Amazon a few days ago. I got the 24"x24" because I'm bad at reading, but there's a few smaller ones that are pretty well priced.

u/TheStirlingCo · 1 pointr/smallbusiness

Created a DRIPLESS COFFEE MUG that just went SALE from $14.99 to $9.99 for BLACK FRIDAY https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00GKGGICC/ref=psdc_3444581_t3_B000BFYXGG

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First time product designer + first time Amazon seller here = this is hard.

Usually work over 65 hrs a week in film industry and cooked Thanksgiving for my family also.

I'm so tired I could eat a horse

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u/Anarasha · 1 pointr/ender3

A photo tent like this one will do quite a bit :D And it's also really great no matter what to keep drafts off your prints and protect the printer from dust.
Personally I prefer the shower curtain tent because it's easier to access the printer, but to make that you need PVC pipes, magnets and a sewing machine. Alternatively, a real enclosure like a box of plexiglass or something will be even better. You can even put accoustic foam on the "walls" to further dampen it :D


Start with the feet though - you can print those out right now, and PLA is perfectly fine :D

u/brad3378 · 1 pointr/3DScanning
u/fatherofderps · 1 pointr/FixMyPrint

Thanks for the ideas. Here's more info:

Printing in a closed garage, no windows.

Printer is shrouded with a photo light cube to keep temp and eliminate drafts.

Material:PLA

Print Temp: 195C

Bed Temp: 60C

u/snakebyte36 · 1 pointr/photography

Thank you! Yeah, no problem. Here's my janky "studio" setup in our spare bedroom. Light box, lights, flash + trigger

u/Eponym · 1 pointr/photocritique

A light tent produces high key shadowless images. Most online stores do their product work this way. It's fast and easy, but offers very little artistic impression. If you're looking to do more high end beverage, check out Karl Taylor's tutorial.

u/beley · 1 pointr/ecommerce

>Including (2) 45 Watt 5000K Light Bulbs

I think as /u/willcodejavaforfood mentioned your lights are too far away from the product AND your light tent looks really thin and is probably not diffusing the light enough either. Have you tried putting the lights right up to the tent? Is this the light tent kit you have?

I think your problem could be that with only two harsh directional light sources essentially 30" or more away from your products there's no way to avoid a lot of shadows.

My system has four large diffused florescent daylight-balanced bulbs INSIDE the light box, which fills the box (it's a reflective silver/white color) with light and casts very few shadows. You could try adding more lights or finding some bigger light sources (soft boxes) maybe.

u/xEternalEcho · 1 pointr/knifeclub

It’s the 16” version of this one

It’s fairly well made and provides pretty decent lighting coverage. I need a light to help illuminate the front better when I have the front flap completely exposed but all in all I enjoy it. Has a top down flap as well.

The camera I’m using is an older Canon DSLR set at 1/100 SS F/8 ISO 200 if memory serves correctly.


You won’t be able to achieve these pics with a phone I don’t believe. You have to be able to control the aperture to really dial it in and you can’t control the aperture on a phone.... or iPhone at least.

u/down_in_the_sewer · 1 pointr/photography

I just yesterday got the 16x16x16 version of this yesterday to do some product shots. Pretty pleased with the results. It's as 'plug and play' as you'll get once you put the box together. It comes with two adjustable LED strips which attach to the top. Brightness is more than sufficient and they have a nice daylight colour. It's not perfect but for the price I can't complain. That said: I live in China and over here it costs about 1/3 of the price listed on Amazon, so you're getting ripped off a bit, but even so I think it's a pretty good deal.

I also got a backlit LED panel which fits into the base but I can't seem to find it online. If you can find something like this I'd highly recommend it as well.

u/calmclear · 1 pointr/FulfillmentByAmazon

Get the Amazon Basics Photo Studio. Even designed to work with the FBA mobile app. It's high quality studio. It's $135 though but it's money well spent compared to all the other crappy light boxes.

https://www.amazon.com/AmazonBasics-53-005312-Portable-Photo-Studio/dp/B01GIL6EU4/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1484864740&sr=8-1&keywords=amazon+basics+photo+studio

u/avisioncame · 1 pointr/Flipping

Anyone that isn't hip should check out the Amazon Basics photo studio. I have one and it's awesome and so easy to setup! I bought mine "used" (just an open box item) through Amazon Warehouse for under $120.

https://www.amazon.com/AmazonBasics-53-005312-Portable-Photo-Studio/dp/B01GIL6EU4

u/Elysian-Visions · 1 pointr/crafts

A portable light box to photograph her projects. Mine is indispensable.

Depending on money:

[Affordable but smaller]
(https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07176FCQ5/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_ZvXgAbCDC9GDD)

[If you can afford more... bigger is better!]
(https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01GIL6EU4/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_txXgAb3377KNM)

u/mnl2 · 1 pointr/Flipping

Can anyone recommend this?
AmazonBasics Portable Photo Studio https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01GIL6EU4/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_eaxhAb26GKNEQ

My pictures have been sucking and could be a lot better with lighting like this and I like the way it folds up and stores nearly. Hefty price tag though.

u/Arcashine · 1 pointr/pkmntcgtrades

Wish I had an amazon referral link, but here ya go:
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01GIL6EU4/ref=cm_sw_r_tw_dp_U_x_GVJqDbGGEKJMF

You have to be a little careful with glare, but just playing with the angle of the item/camera works pretty well for me.

u/girlmichael17 · 1 pointr/Baking
u/KayabaAkihikoBDO · 1 pointr/entrepeneur

I think the colour palette feels very... industrial, I would play with that and talk to people about what kind of colours best suit your company. I'm not sure about the company, whether it's outsourcing these products however if you're taking the pictures of the razors, consider grabbing a white box, and a light to take the pictures rather than over a wood grain. You can make something like this at home for a few dollars.

https://www.amazon.ca/AmazonBasics-EP53-010723-Portable-Photo-Studio/dp/B01GIL6EU4/ref=asc_df_B01GIL6EU4/?tag=googleshopc0c-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=292974284305&hvpos=1o1&hvnetw=g&hvrand=18068417753329043996&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9001329&hvtargid=pla-367303678037&psc=1

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It's well designed from a user perspective, but there are some tweaks that should be made.

>id="et-top-navigation"
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>You should add "display: flex" to it's CSS code, so that when in mobile view the icons appear side-by-side.
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>The above code, however would not maintain normal functionality in desktop mode, play with containers and such and see what can be done to fix that. Obviously conditional viewport styling would work as you have that already.

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>id="main-content"
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>You should add "padding-bottom: 32px" so that it doesn't smooch with the footer.

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The search bar overlaps with the logo on the top on mobile, which could result in annoying and unwanted redirection.

u/kaidomac · 1 pointr/IWantToLearn

I'd recommend:

  1. A 4K-capable video camera
  2. A video tripod, slider, and desktop dolly
  3. 3 lights (left, right, backlight) & a mini photo booth

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    Camera equipment: ($650 CAD total)

    I'd look at the Canon PowerShot SX740, which has:

u/OpenHeartWound · 1 pointr/FoodPorn

I might have $50 in it. Any back drop will work.
You can buy one if these too. This is a complete unit.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01GIL6EU4

u/Bundesloschtage · 1 pointr/dubai

Get one of these and save yourself some money

u/redryder74 · 1 pointr/singapore

Anyone knows where I can get a photography tent with built-in LEDs locally? Like this one from Amazon -

https://www.amazon.com/AmazonBasics-53-005312-Portable-Photo-Studio/dp/B01GIL6EU4

I don't mind buying the Amazon one but shipping to S'pore is so expensive.

u/GIS-Rockstar · 1 pointr/photography

Look up some product photography tutorials. The Workphlo channel on YouTube is really really good, and it explains some basic gear like this to use. Try black or white acrylic or plexiglass along with a large, clean backdrop; but if you're still finding too many unwanted reflections you may want to try a light box of some kind. Here's an example, but you can Google around for DIY versions and build one for less money. These 5-in-1 reflectors (in various shapes and sizes) are really handy to use as a background and to shape light. Use a tripod and remote of possible to really control your scene with as much precision as possible and your life will be much easier.

u/nekrad · 1 pointr/Flipping

More than $50 but I use something like this : https://www.ebay.com/itm/Photo-Studio-Video-60cm-24-Lighting-Box-Shooting-Tent-Cube-w-126-LED-Light-Kit/331858893539?hash=item4d4454dae3:g:xBIAAOSwOVpXYmYq

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It is self-contained with LEDs in the roof so no additional lighting is needed. There's a similar one on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/AmazonBasics-EP53-010723-Portable-Photo-Studio/dp/B01GIL6EU4


You might be able to pick a used one on eBay to get you down near $50.

u/Buy_The-Ticket · 1 pointr/minipainting

I have this one and it's nice because the 2 mini sub ends go to one regular sub port so you only need one charger.

www.amazon.com/Upgraded-Foldable-Portable-Background-Adjustable/dp/B01JHR5I8A/ref=redir_mobile_desktop?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1&ref=yo_pop_d_yo_pop_d_pd_t2

thing works great.

u/dyaamis · 1 pointr/minipainting

Someone else posted this from amazon in a thread from last week (can’t find it now):

Mini Photo Studio Box, PULUZ 20cm Portable Photography Shooting Light Tent Kit, White Folding Lighting Softbox with 20 LED Lights + 6 Backdrops for Product Display

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B072148WM9/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_c268Bb7586CFJ

The photos looked good enough and the box cheap enough that I have it in my cart, waiting for an excuse to pull the trigger.

u/thisisnatedean · 1 pointr/photography

I second the lighting suggestion. Good lighting will do a lot.

Look into something like this:
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B078ZT9L9F/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_bHz5BbN0K63DB

u/teamhocking · 1 pointr/minipainting

Portable Photo Studio Box for Jewellery and Small Items Portable Folding Photography Studio Box Booth Shooting Tent Kit(2x20 LED Lights 6 Colors Backdrops https://www.amazon.com/dp/B078ZT9L9F/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_FGBvCbEVKXWJJ

Nothing fancy. Just basic

u/keetstreet · 1 pointr/dropship

Get better pictures of your items without the packaging in the back or the hand. The phone case should take up the majority of the screen, and you can get someone on Fiverr to remove the background for a few dollars. Because the camera is so zoomed out, to where it's including so much other crap in the shot, it's difficult to see the items well from the home page because the item is such a small part of the picture. You might be able to find professional pics on AliExpress or elsewhere on the internet. These pics look like they were taken with a camera phone by somebody just working out of their house, which may be true and there's nothing wrong with that, but you want your customers to think you're a big, established company, and a big company would have professional looking pictures with a plain white background.

You can buy an inexpensive photo light box to take pics of your items so they'll have nice lighting and a clean white background. (AliExpress has those even cheaper, if you don't mind waiting much longer to get it.)

u/sasseriansection · 0 pointsr/DIY

I can appreciate the work and the DIY aspect here, but amazon sells a great collapsible led light box for around 130$.