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What can I use as an inexpensive lighting solution?

I understand that controlling the light is much of the battle in photographing art. I can't afford expensive lighting because I'm a starving artist! Any cheap alternatives?

Marcy Lehner asked in DSLR about 1 year ago | Report
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    500W/1000W halogen work lights can work well. I have two of these, supplied on height adjustable tripods. Each unit has two halogen lights, each rated at 500W. So in all I have 2000W of light power. Cheap. Only downside is that they run very very hot. In addition, you need to run with a custom white balance because of the color of light given off by them. You can also make diffusers for these as I have done using white tissue paper on a cardboard frame held in front of the lights. You do need some good distance though again because of the heat.
    Claude Olson answered in DSLR about 1 year ago | Report
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    The cheapest low cost lighting system would be to buy some white foamcore and to use it as a reflector along with as much window light as you can get.

    Stefanie Prosacco answered in DSLR about 1 year ago | Report
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    There are some many ways to make home made lighting solutions that are very effective. The first step is to learn the basics of lighting and the particular challenges that you face lighting your work. Lighting artwork can be the most challenging task regardless of budget.

    Once you know what you need to do I think you will find that there are all sorts of home-made substitutes that can be built using umbrellas, reflecting materials and opaque cloth.

    Dino Resinni answered in DSLR about 1 year ago | Report
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    Some professional solutions are less expensive than you might think.
    Check out: http://www.lastolite.com/

    Then go shopping at B&H is you can afford it!

    Lacey Torp answered in DSLR about 1 year ago | Report
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