New Chatper, New Projects

It has been far too long since I posted an entry on my blog. Since my senior thesis which ended this past December, I have completed my Bachelors of Arts Degree in Photography from Grand Valley State University and have become a Photo Technician for a painter in Saugatuck, MI. Graduation seems surreal. There is still a plethora if information to hear and learn about.

Instead of going to bed before midnight, my time consists of researching future photography equpiment (i.e. lenses, camera bodies, flashes, photoshop techniques, light techniques, etc.). Most time and effort is spent on strobe lighting techniques.

Recently, I built a lightbox out of the following materials.

1. Cardboard
2. posterboard
3. tissue paper
4. packaging and painter's tape
5. scissors

I got the inspiriation from the Strobist blog. It has become a daily ritual to read an entry everyday. I strongly suggest you do the same

Strobist Blog

After spending less than $8 at Meijer and fifteen minutes later this was the final product



In this image the set up consists of two Canon 430EXII Flashes set manually at 1/8 power triggeredby Paul C. Buff Cybersyncs. The two cardboard flaps can act as gobos to block out light/lens flare into the camera lens.
Also you can use a mirror or granite tile to place your object on to get a nice reflection of the object.


Here is a sample image I photographed with the lightbox
Overall I am satisfied with the results of this inexpensive studio accessory. I plan on producing another lightbox that is much bigger to use. The box I used was 12x16x12. When I go grocery shopping next, I will ask for a box that is roughly twice the size of the one which is currently being used.

My next project in the next few weeks...a digital pinhole camera...yep! For now, it's back to enjoying the good life