Set up for photography

[Vaseomania]

Hi guys,

This might be a super basic question, but I am wondering how to set up my background properly when using natural light from a window.

Does the background faces to (could create shadow) or from (camera/me can create shadow) the window or do you place the background sideways and try to reflect the light?

Any tips?

Thanks,
Leanne

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[Former_Member]

If I'm reading your question right (and I may not be so correct me if I'm wrong), I would personally have the natural light source on the right or left side of the object (vase, etc.). Then, have a reflector on the opposite side (such as a piece of white, gold or silver tag board, or a large board wrapped in tin foil, etc) which should help bounce the light to illuminate the darker side of the object. That way, you shouldn't have any shadows.

[Vaseomania]

Thanks Laura, just saw your reply. That is exactly what I was asking :)

[Former_Member]

You're welcome! Hope that helped!