Earlier this week, I awkwardly experimented with all sorts of wacky ways to hang backgrounds on my workbench. Then, my dad suggested buying a stand online. A great idea!
Found this one for, at the time of writing, only $20. It works great and clamps my backgrounds just right. Because of all the small subjects I photograph, a tiny stand is perfect for CJ and me. 😁📷
@30pics4jackiesdiamond - I have given it some thought and looking into it. Product photography is fascinating to me. That's why I'm going to be learning more about studio lighting this year. Thanks so much Jackie for your comment and high praise.
What a brilliantly simple and effective setup that takes up virtually no space when you want to put it away! My husband bought me a gigantic plastic thing with a large fixed light over it -- so it has taken residence on the ping pong table in the basement. Impossible to put it away.
@wendyfrost - Thank you Wendy! CJ's very proud of the teddy bear and hat!
@thewatersphotos - Thanks Gary!! It worked out very well for CJ's shot.
@haskar - You're welcome!! Always happy to share tips and helpful things I find.
@jyokota - Thank you very much Junko! My dad taught me to keep everything modular which has been extremely helpful for changing the space around for different purposes. Your setup still seems really neat!
@cjphoto -- your dad sounds smart on many levels -- for modular organization to suggesting the stand! Might be time for me to get some time with my setup, too. Seems my last one was almost two years ago and Storm Trooper and Danbos were featured.
Nice!! My light box produces a similar out come and I really like it. I just wish I had a spot to permanently set it up. Seems Jeff's musical instruments require a bit more storage space- haha!
@olivetreeann - Oh cool! I want to get a light box too. Was going to get one but haven't had time to do research on them so bought this instead because I really needed a quick way to keep my backgrounds upright for now. Would you happen to have any recommendations on light boxes?
@cjphoto I have the Pro Master Snap Studio (large- but they also make a small one). It measures 16x16x16 and it's a good size for setting up Piggy and the Critters or other smaller objects to do macro or close-up work. You can keep it up permanently of take it down after use- it's really easy to assemble. It has 3 backgrounds too- black, white and gray. I bought it at the camera store in town but I'm sure it's out there on Amazon or on Pro Master's website. You could also try someone like Hunt's who sell camera gear and equipment on line. Pro Master's "thing" is quality camera accessories at an affordable price. Unfortunately I don't remember what I paid for it, but I do know it was reasonable. Feel free to ask if you have any more questions.
@olivetreeann - I actually have a link to this same one saved in my old "list of these to buy" that I was going through yesterday. You must have told me about it before or I saw it on one of your posts. Haha. I'll definitely try look into this one. Thanks so much Ann!
Awesome, thank you all for your comments! Glad you found the link helpful. :) :) :)
@thewatersphotos - Thanks Gary!! It worked out very well for CJ's shot.
@haskar - You're welcome!! Always happy to share tips and helpful things I find.
@jyokota - Thank you very much Junko! My dad taught me to keep everything modular which has been extremely helpful for changing the space around for different purposes. Your setup still seems really neat!