Ashley asked us to use a light box for this week's photo for Tutorial Tuesday. Okay... I like using the light box. I created mine a long while back & I have to say- when I really want to focus on just the subject in mind- no distracting background - it's my "go-to" piece of equipment. My set up is super fancy- it sits on a TV tray positioned in front of our huge windows in the media room. That room gets awesome indirect light & then I usually put a lamp on the other side of the box to balance the light & reduce shadows as much as I can. I told you- it's a super elaborate set-up. :) But it gets the job done & that is all I really care about.
There were so many things I thought I might capture- but then my daughter came out & showed me her squinkies. She had a handful of these tiny little toys - but I was drawn to the farm animals. They crack me up. They are only about as big as the fingernail on my index finger- and apparently they now make even tinier ones. Since I love them so much- I decided to make them my subject for today. I have also been very conscious about my rule of thirds & negative space in an effort to make it a habit- just like checking my settings before shooting. I know it's just as important- so I am focusing heavily on it.
31 Please Share Your Thoughts:
My son has the superhero and car squinkies and they are just so cute!
I want a child just so I can buy it these toys! Sweet shot :)
Love the light this gives you. Simply beautiful.
It is my most favorite "go to" piece of elaborate equipment!
Kathy
Well done! Looks like an ad for something. (And they are really cute too!)
Erika B
Would having a lightbox be of much use if I don't often shoot small objects but more people?
I really want to do this! Your photo is perfect!
Love that you kept your shot in the rule of thirds and the negative space. It def. adds more interest and visual appeal...which I didn't do dangit. lol. hahah. Love your subject for this shot to. Beautiful shot in the box friend!!
Your shot is so clean and white.
Oh, I love how bright and clear this is! Thanks for sharing!
I have had the shooting doldrums lately and haven't been picking up my camera as much as I could... I might have to engineer one of these lightboxes and have some fun!
Thanks for the tips. Pretty and clean shot.
Squinkies, huh? Those are fun.
(Well-photographed, too!)
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so cute! they make a handsome couple! ;)
LOVE this Gina! You just gave me huge ideas to make me a lil "set up!" Thanks mama!!
This shot is awesome and adorable! I think I need to make myself a new lightbox to replace the one my cat slept one and destroyed. ;D
Great shot. I really need to make a light box! Love the white and the negative space.
as close to a perfect shot as it gets!
So cute! What a cool tutorial!
looks great!
I don't think I've ever seen sqinkies before... so cute!
I have never heard of squinkies before either. Probably because my babies are 23 and 28. they want the real big toys ha ha. Cute
I love the camera straps you've designed. Definitely on my wish list...just have to wish a little longer before I can purchase. :)
Nice light on the squinkies...I have a whole new respect for light boxes. I'm off to Ashley's blog to read about the challenge.
great job with this! I'm gonna have to try this lightbox thing some day, i'm loving the shots i'm seeing with it!
I have a love/hate relationship with squinkies. Along with all the other little toys that litter my house! They are cute though... and you've done a wonderful job of capturing them!! =)
Cute cow & chicken, I have never heard of Squinkies!
We made a light box to use for when I take pictures of martinis. The pictures turn out so much better now.
I love the open space and also never heard of squinkies, must ask grandchildren.
Nicely composed and that light box rocks! Your lighting is fabulous!
I've never heard of them, but they are adorable! Love the way you set up this photo. It looks fabulous!
Your little toys are too cute, and your lighting turned out perfect!
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