I mentioned in a previous post that I ordered a light tent, I wanted to show it to you. I'm not trying to be the Annie Leibovitz of card photography or anything, but I live in Seattle, so I have a hard time getting enough natural light for my pics.
When shopping for a light tent, I decided to spare no expense, as long as it was under $28. I also decided that lights are not an important component of a light tent and one that I could live without. Cuz when I do something new, I like to do it halfway!
So I decided on this light tent, and I decided that I could just use my Ott light and whatever other lamps I had in the house.
When shopping for a light tent, I decided to spare no expense, as long as it was under $28. I also decided that lights are not an important component of a light tent and one that I could live without. Cuz when I do something new, I like to do it halfway!
So I decided on this light tent, and I decided that I could just use my Ott light and whatever other lamps I had in the house.
ETA: Looks like they're no longer available on Amazon, here's a link to the same item at Square Perfect.
So here's my ghetto studio! In this picture, I have the tent opening facing a window, so I get what little natural light there is on the project as well.
Overall, I'm happy with it.
13 comments:
Hilarious! "When I do something, I like to do it halfway...." Me too!
Love the light tent idea, I might have to get me one of those!!!
Very cool tent! cute story behind it
Wow! This is amazing! But I have to wonder, what would anyone do with a 60" light tent? Put your kids in it? ;)
Your post made me giggle! I use an old tablecloth and pray that my photo editing will help out with my lack of true equipment! TFS your story.
i want a light tent!!
=D
LOL, love your discriminating criteria! But, i do have to say your version works brilliantly!
Girl you ain't seen ghetto til you see my setup! I prop up a piece of white paper on the screen of my laptop and put one on the keyboard, my lamp is above it (el cheapo version from Sam's club!)! But I get some pretty nice shots! I think I may have to go look at some of those tents! I may have to take a photo of my setup to post on my blog!
this pic reminds me of that scene in the original willy wonka movie...c'mon, you know what i'm talking about :)
Well, I think its fabulous. I've never even heard tell of a light tent before. I'd say it was $28 well spent, haha!!
I bought a cheapie too but mine came with two lights and I though I was going pro with that. Well, they are so fricken tiny that I have to use additional lighting anyway! Hey, the low lighting hides the flaws...
So glad to see this post! I just got a Normande Lighting Daylight Lamp...so I just need the 'tent' part as well! Thanks for the tip!
Krystie, you are cracking me up girl! You are way too clever. Personally, I think it's better without all the fancy lights. I bought them and all they do is give my photos a blue cast. I'm back to using natural light.
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