How to take still life photos and what equipment to use

Still life photography is generally divided into photography flash and LED video light

1. Photography flash

l Studio flash

The main advantages of studio flash are its support for fast recycling and stronger brightness index. It also has strong compatibility and can meet different creative needs according to the accessories you need.

l?On-camera flash

Compared with studio flash, the advantage of on-camera flash (also called hot shoe light) is that it is very portable and has great limitations. Ambient lighting can also be better utilized indoors. But the shortcomings are also obvious. The recharge speed is slow, the battery is not durable, and the brightness index is much weaker than that of studio flash.

L? Macro flash

Generally used for special and relatively small still life photography. Its advantage is that it has a uniform shadowless light effect. The design of the ring lamp head is suitable for insects. , jewelry and other macro scenes.

2.?LED film and television lights

l?Photography lights

Compared with flashes, photography lights can provide a constant light source, which is suitable for novices. Better grasp the impact of light on still life, and control the light more conveniently. And because it is a constantly bright light source, there is no need to consider the charging speed and heating issues.

l? Panel light

Panel light can be used as a small lamp to supplement light. It has a long service life and fast response speed. High-power panels can also be applied to various still lifes. For shooting, even some panel lights can precisely control the color temperature, thereby changing the atmosphere of still life shooting.

l? Spotlight

The spotlight can control the direction of the beam more accurately. It can be adjusted to control the spread between 6°~55°. It can accurately control the spot size and focus on lighting. Item details. Its beam is more uniform, with smaller color fringes and a smooth transition from center to edge.