Do it yourself: The $20 lighting kit

[Sherman A1]

http://www.popphoto.com/news/2010/08/do-it-yourself-20-lighting-kit?src=related&con=outbrain&obref=obinsite

So you want be a Photographer, but your budget is tight? You
got to hit us up. We’ll show you
how to make the most out of $20 lights.

One of the biggest challenges both aspiring professional
photographers and amateurs alike face is the steep price of photo gear.

Found this on my FB newsfeed and while many here are well beyond this level, thought it might be useful to some.

[alfredo]

1. Old microphone stands work well too. I have one with a gooseneck. That one is

quite handy.

[Major Nikon]

2. More light is generally better

However the problem with such a setup is that it won't put out very much light. You will need to get these lights very close to your subject to work very well. Fluorescent bulbs are also hard to color correct, especially if you have mixed light sources like the sun or incandescent, and also especially if you use fast shutter speeds.

[liberal N proud]

3. Something I learned from a professional photographer

Use foil covered rigid insulation sheets for reflective screens. He uses them on remote shoots because they inexpensive durable and provide perfect reflection for indirect lighting.

[Stevenmarc]

5. I've used those in a MacGyver moment

But a quick stop at an auto store for under $10 you can pick up a windshield reflector thingy that are a lot easier to maneuver.

[JohnnyRingo]

4. Some great ideas there.

I don't know if I have a white t-shirt laying around to use as a diffuser, so I may try an old pair of underwear. The sepia tint may add a nice artsy touch. hahaha

Thanx for posting.