Lighting is everything to photographers, but how much have you thought about where you work? Whether you shoot in that space, shoot videos and vlogs, or just be there a lot, you can use your professional lighting to enhance the space.
I can’t remember if I cared much about light before becoming a photographer — it’s too far back now — but I’m definitely obsessed with it now. However, I hadn’t given much thought to how to light up my office until recently. I installed LED downlights in the ceiling and that was it, but as I had to make video calls more often, I started experimenting and realized I had quite a selection of lights and dimmers to use. use. Suddenly, I treat my video calls like shootings.
This video does a great job showing how much you can achieve with just a few lights and regulators. There are countless settings that can be achieved with relatively modest equipment, and even a small space can become very versatile. During my commercial product photography, I shoot mostly in my home studio, office or living room and with a number of different lights. If you master several different lighting setups, the amount you can achieve in a small space with a handful of lights is astounding.
What lighting should you set up in a small space? Do you have a modifier hidden gem? Share your thoughts in the comments section below.
