Photography~Food Pics~FOCUS Help Needed

[elevan]

Thanks RTG.

Why my bathroom? It' has the same type of lighting as the rest of the house...CFL.

 

[redtailgal]

Yes, but a bathroom is generaly smaller, and thus the light is more condensed. Because of their small size bathrooms are generaly painted a lighter color, allowing them to utilize light more efficiently OR they are given more lightbulbs cuz women's like to see what they are doin' when they put on their makeup.

I have the same lights in my bathroom as well, but if I am shooting something small and need fine detail.......It's off to the potty we go!

 

[elevan]

Unfortunately this entire house is done in the same color scheme. And I get 2 measly lights over the bathroom mirror.

I probably should just figure out a light box.

Oh, I have an idea...tell me what you think. My stove has a microwave / rangehood / light fixture above it. The lights are pretty darn bright. Maybe I should try placing a board on my stove and placing the plated food there under that lighting :/ What do you think?

 

[redtailgal]

sorry, for not responding sooner........I just dont get updates on this part of the board.

That sounds like a pretty good idea.......you could even try placing a piece of white poster board under your plate to help reflect some of that light upwards, it may give you a nice "fill light" effect.