Light Tents
Anyone who has attempted to photograph reflective objects knows that grandma’s sterling silver tea service and an engagement ring have a lot in common - at least photographically. When a photographer begins to set up highly relective objects, it soon becomes apparent that what he or she is really taking a picture of is not the object itself, but more what is mirrored in the object’s surface.
Enter the new solution to the problems associated with reflective surface photography, Smith-Victor’s light tent. This handy, fully foldable light tent allows the lighting to be placed outside with the object placed inside. The camera lens is inserted into the opening. The reflections in the object are primarily white and the high key lighting that results adds a rich look to jewelry, electronic components, silverware and just about any small object that needs shadowless, glamorous, soft lighting. Here’s a typical result:
Smith-Victor portable light tents are available in different sizes. The medium size tent shown above is available at Danella Photographic for $ 79.95. Smaller and Larger models are available. Call for details.