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Setting Up Lighting for Photographing Wooden Objects

Aspiring photographers interested in taking pictures of wooden objects would do well to familiarize themselves with the proper lighting techniques. Photographing items made of wood is a simple undertaking, provided you have the proper lighting equipment on hand. So, the next time you're put in charge of photo-documenting a series of wooden objects, take a few moments to adjust your lighting equipment. Before you know it, you'll be showing your happy customers an assortment of professional-quality photographs.

Things You'll Need

Photography lamp
Photography umbrella
Soft box
500-watt light bulb

Instructions

- 1
  Screw a 500-watt bulb into your photography lamp.
- 2
  Position your light directly over the wooden object you wish to photograph. This is the best way to shine light on wooden objects. For best results, adjust your photography lamp so that the light stands roughly twice as high as the object.
- 3
  Place a photography umbrella or soft box directly beneath your light. This will serve to soften the light and eliminate glare.
- 4
  Photograph your wooden objects. If you notice any glare or the lighting seems a little off, adjust your photography lamp, umbrella and soft box accordingly.

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