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Another example that should get your bounce flash juices flowing. This photo was captured the same way as the one on page 145.

Workshop 19

Shooting for eBay

Using a white shoot-through umbrella

Setting up a rim (or kicker) light

Creating an effective reflection

Inserting artificial backgrounds

A light tent may be the first thing you think of when you consider what equipment you’ll need to photograph an item for eBay. However, a light tent that is large enough to accommodate anything but the smallest item can be quite expensive and gives you virtually no leeway in how to set the light. Using a white umbrella with the main light produces ...

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