Shoe photography

[markmeyers08]

Hello all,
I'm new to this forum from New York City. New to DSLR and looking to learn from other fellow photographers here.
I need to take pictures of shoe in different angles like Nike Lunarglide+ 4 Wolf Grey/Reflective Silver/Gum Red/Pure Platinum - Zappos.com Free Shipping BOTH Ways

I have Nikon D3100 and would it be possible to achieve something like the website? Also, can someone recommend me a good lightning kit? I would appreciate it. Thank you.

 

[MK3Brent]

Research high key lighting.

 

[tirediron]

"Good" lighting can cost anywhere from $50 to $10,000 - some idea of a budget would help greatly. For something as small as shoes, a roll of seamless white paper, three inexpensive speedlights or monolights and set of Cactus triggers (~$350) would do just fine.

 

[KmH]

For shoes you don't need strobes. You can use continuous lighting since they won't be moving, and you can use longer shutter speeds.

You would need a good tripod or camera stand though, and a good lens.