Preface

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The tabletop studio offers photographers the chance to hone their craft and develop photographic projects both day and night, regardless of weather and lighting conditions. Lights, backgrounds, props—in short, everything that defines an image—are under the control of the photographer, who can stage scenes that range from objective to realistic to elaborate.

Tabletop photography actually belongs to the domain of studio photography, which usually involves expensive equipment, large studio flash systems, and sophisticated accessories. But it doesn’t have to be that way. With a few shoe-mount flash units, a touch of crafty spirit, and a measure ...

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