Close up photography tips.

[Darkhunter139]

Ok well I just got a canon 500d close up lens and pretty much just want to practice with it in the house. I am having trouble getting good lighting to do this is there anything I can rig up or buy that will help me get better lighting? I saw some lightbox images and they look pretty cool but I am not sure how id make one of those.

 

[Goontz]

Google DIY Lightbox or something, there's actually quite a few write ups on making good ones by yourself. Here's one example: How to Make An Inexpensive Light Tent – DIY

 

[Darkhunter139]

Hmm I guess I could try it. Is there any like pre built I could just buy if I fail at the DIY one lol?

 

[Ron Evers]

Simple starting point is a table next to a window & a mirror to fill in the shadows.

 

[Darkhunter139]

Nice I like that idea! To bad its dark out right now haha, ill try that tomorrow for sure.

 

[Goontz]

Yes, there's definitely ones you can buy too. I'm sure Adorama or B&H would have many options. Also like Ron said, something by a window works well. We have a white dresser by a bay window in one of our spare rooms, and I use it all the time like that.