The basics for a temporary minimalist still life set-up

[mooseontheloose]

They make some larger LED rings these days -- some people are touting them for Zoom meeting use. The small ones have been used for macro photos of little stuff like jewelry and the like, but one of my concerns with rings is that they can be so straight-on and even that the resulting image could be somewhat flat. Although I suppose one could add a secondary light or reflector to the mix.

I've got a research budget at my university so I'm hoping to be able to buy a few items, like the backdrop stand (for a green screen) and maybe a ring light (if I still have enough left in my budget), that can be used both for work and at home (thank you, online learning!). I hadn't thought about a ring light for still lifes, but that may work well for my purposes.

 

[awty]

They do, but they create unusual catch lights, and they don't put out a huge amount of light. Some of the fashion photographers have used them in interesting ways, but you may need a fashion model to make that work!

Thanks, I'll put it on the list. I would be happy to have a model that didnt complain.