For a while now I’ve been taking project photos at home with lighting that’s been pretty sub-par and making changes in Photoshop. It’s not the easiest solution but its manageable.

We have an outdated vanity area in our downstairs bathroom that is ideal for staging shots. There are a bunch of great tutorials out there on how to set up your own photo studio or lightbox they are very helpful. So, using this space, some white matte board and a handy metal clip-on work lamp (with a 100 watt bulb) it worked out great. This small lamp was purchased at Home Depot for $6.47 + tax. One does the job but two are ideal. Especially, if you’re in a basement or poorly lit room. Worth every penny!
print and metal owl designed by Michelle Valigura
Tags: blog photo staging, work lamp


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January 8, 2009 at 8:45 am
Colleen
This is on my crafty to do list for this year, so this is great to see!! Did you use any special type of light bulbs?
January 9, 2009 at 10:37 am
Brooke
good idea! I need to pick up a photo book. My photos on etsy are so-so. Sorry I missed you on FB last night I was watching the office and 30 rock.