Despite knowing how to do this very simple technique when I first start photography(which is a year ago I guess), Until few days back I began trying this technique. The only reason I haven't done this kind of stuff is because of my laziness.
So if you are wondering on how to set get photo like above, just scroll down for a very simple 4 steps and also tips and tricks so that you can start right away!
Step 1Get your hands on few blank white paper, in my example I use 4 pieces. A sellotape and a scissor/knife.
Step 2Using those sellotape, stick 2 paper onto each other. Well you can do 3 or 4 depending on how big you want your set up is. But you have to be remind, this set up is only good for small stuff. Don't go around and do a big setup for models etc.
turn around the paper.
Step 3Set up you paper as shown. Oh! you must have a wall to stick one of the white paper. Notice the paper must be set slightly bent/ curve between the wall and the ground.
Step 4There's no step 4! I'm just finishing up the quota. Nah, not really. Step 4 is recycle. Don't just threw away all those precious tree. Use em. Or if you want to save it for next usage save them. Mother nature baby!
Result
Tips1. If you have natural light, use em. Open those window. Let the light comes in. If it's night, just open your room light.
2. Flashgun. Although you are not necessary to use one, having one is really beneficial. Having more than one with remote trigger also allows you to be more creative with the lighting.
3. Shoot RAW. Yes. Seriously. With RAW editing your exposure, fill light is easier. Not to mention you got that extra detail compared to jpeg.
4. Macro lens. I would really love to try this using a macro lens.
5. Tripod. If you setting this up on a table it is better if you can use a tripod for more stable and sharper shot. Oh not to forget, turn off those Image stabilization, vibration reduction or what ever you call it.
6. Shoot. Don't just take 5 photo and done with it. Take many. With different angles. Unless you are shooting film that is.
*edited*
one more tips in using flashgun. Direct the light to the ceiling. If you focus your light from infront, shadows will turn up and that ruin the photo.
Again this set up is only good for small size stuff. You dont want to take a model photo using this set up. It's going to be hard work sticking up all those piece of paper. But if you want to do for the model, whether you buy your own studio or they call as whiteroom or get a very big piece of white paper(you can ask those fashion photographer/ studio owner).
I guess that is all. This is the first of god will many other photography tutorial that I will share in this blog. I hope you guys try this simple technique and show me your result :) Stay tuned for more tutorials :)
p/s: always do a close check up if there is visible line on the background. If there is, use cloning stamp tool or any other techniques you familar with. Yeah i notice there is visible line on some of photo above. Lazy ass.
