So I have a desk lamp that I can move around and aim and a floor lamp that I lay down on it's side and prop on an open drawer. They both have florescent bulbs. I am a NUT about saving energy and so we have all those compact florescent bubls. I've read you cannot take good photos with them, but I just can't bring myself to change. Other than that I just do like Amy with the two pieces of 12x12 cardstock and arrange my card and any stuff on them.
My camera is a Fujifilm A303 3.2 megapixles camera. I take my photos for posting online at .3 megipixles. Yup, the smallest it has. I do not use a flash and use the macro (tulip) mode. (Thanks again for those tips Amy) I do crop in a photo editing program, any will do and I do "auto exposure adjust" I've tried to do the color correct and it's wrong all the time so I don't.
It takes me only a few seconds to set this up and I didn't have to spend a dime on my supplies. (see my fancy paperclip to hold my paper up.)
And that's what I do. I'll go post the card I took with this set up now and you can see.
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well, it makes your pictures look amazing!!
So this is your trick? I will have to try it with an extra light. All of my lights seem to be ultraviolet or something (to save energy) so my photos always come out yellow. I usually take my photos outside on the front porch. Sherri
well that looks easy. Now I just need a desk light and I'll be nearly as professional as you!! Thanks for the tip on using the tulip mode
Sarah
I think your set up is great. I always have a hard time with lighting, so whenever I have the chance I try to take my pics outside. I really need to get me a couple good desk lamps. I always love to see others photo set ups.
I do the same exact thing! Hahaha. :)
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