Hi guys (:

November 24th, 2010
ok... so i have a question.
does anyone else have the problem of feeling limited by taking pictures in the daylight? if htat makes sense. i feel like my pics olnly come out good when they're taken outside - cuz of lighting. but sometimes i don't want an outdoors background. so i'm wandering what ya'll do for a good light scource for indoor pics. and i hate flashes most the time so that's out (:
haha HELP!!!
November 24th, 2010
does dad have a set of garage lights? like the kind he uses for working on the car? :)
November 24th, 2010
just experiment. i try out all different flashlights, bulbs, etc when I'm feeling creative and setting up a shot. Here is a site with some GREAT tips on making your own lighting and everything else (some expensive, some with stuff around the house):

Do it yourself Photography http://www.diyphotography.net/
November 24th, 2010
@starrleafe OMG. GOOD IDEA.

@richwho ooooooh (: can't wait to check it out. thanks!!!!
November 24th, 2010
I feel that way too sometimes! If you have windows in your house that let in a lot of light, try taking pictures near there. That way you'll still have the natural light, but it's inside...
November 24th, 2010
I use a task light that is move able on an extended arm and a desk lamp with a move able neck. Just regular indoor light bulbs sometimes I compensate for the color and sometimes I just go with it.
November 24th, 2010
I use a lamp and an external flash. I used to hate using flash too, but through trial and error it's gotten easier.
November 24th, 2010
I arrange lamps, or use my tripod and use a longer exposure. Natural lighting always tends to look nicer unless you have a fully stocked studio.
November 24th, 2010
I bought a adjustable desk lamp specifically for this. Don't ahve any fancy professional lamps, just use whats about. Torches can also be good.
November 24th, 2010
@refriedradio good idea (: the ONLY prob is that i'm still limited by daylight (: but i like it (: @omabluebird i like the reg lightbulb idea!
@v_key hmmm (: i'll try expirementing (: thanks
@sarethephotos very true. longer exposure sounds good, too (:
@hednod torches are an intresting idea O.o muwaha (:
November 24th, 2010
Around the house I use mostly my 50mm f/1.8 lens and whatever light is available. I can get away with most shots hand held like that. Not always the lighting sometimes, but the type of lens you're using.
November 26th, 2010
@hmgphotos i actually juust figured that out yesterday!!! i was stoked (: aha. thanks tho girl!
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