Setting up a softbox photo tent is a simple way to add clean and even light when photographing your objects.
Using a softbox photo tent to photograph your objects or products will help present your objects in a professional and appealing manner to your target audience. If you are selling products online, using a simple softbox photo tent can enhance the perception of your products by adding a professional touch to presentation of your products. Use adequate lighting as the softbox will take any light source and diffuse the light to create an appealing, bright light upon the object.
Instructions
1. Find a table that is large enough to fit your softbox photo tent and high enough to work comfortably from while on your feet. Be sure the table is stable and will not tip over easily once your products and lighting are set up around the photo tent. The height of the table should mirror the height of your camera's tripod to allow for easy positioning of products within the tent.
2. Open your softbox tent according to the instructions. Most tents will pop open once they are removed from their cases.
3. Position the open section of the photo tent toward your camera. Place your miniature stage for your products or objects inside of the tent and be sure there is enough room for your objects and any additional staging props. Some softbox tents have a zippered top for moving objects within the tent without disturbing the stage area.
4. Place your lighting on either side of your photo tent. This will vary, based on the number of lights, the existing natural light and the overall effect you are hoping to achieve. To light all sides of the objects, without shadows, place lights to the sides of the tent, use a strong overhead light and add an additional light to the front of the tent for additional highlights. The tent material will diffuse the light and should cast light around most areas of the object if the lighting is placed properly.
5. Test the lighting on the first few shots and adjust the lights according to the brightness. Move the lights closer to the tent to intensify the light and remove any shadows that may occur from the front light, unless the shadows are part of the composition. Begin shooting once your test shots meet your desired outcome.
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