What lighting should I use

[mullsey]

I need to take some product shots of some mens shirts. Can you please share any advise in terms of what would be the best type of lighting.

Thanks

 

[Patrice]

You need to discuss this with your client. Gather some catalogue images of various styles of product photography and together come to some idea of what is needed.

Will the shirts be modeled? Will they be on a mannequin? Are they to be hung in a display? Do they have unique features needing emphasis? ... etc

Lots of unanswered questions and each one need a different lighting approach.

However, avoid flat one light setups with no modeling, avoid glare, keep the product visually separate from the background, don't crop too tight, don't crop too loose, etc.

If you don't have a clear idea of your proposed set then look at a the examples you collected earlier, pick one and try to replicate it. If you are not clear how then is when you come back to the forum for specific advice and instructions.

Just my two cents worth.

 

[Goontz]

Good points above. Also, what lighting equipment do you have available?

 

[KmH]

Since it's product photography, it's advisable to have a professional photographer make the images.

 

[gsgary]

Shirts are probably one of the hardest things to shoot