How Do You Build A Food Photography Light Stand?
To photograph food items successfully, you must provide adequate lighting from all directions to minimize shadows and reduce glare. Food photography is an art form, and the best photographers are highly sought after for their ability to make food look tempting and delicious. You can build your own light stand when you’re getting started in food photography. Purchase a lightweight aluminum sawhorse from a lumberyard or hardware store. When making a light stand that you can set up on any table, weight is an important consideration. Set up your sawhorse on a table or counter top. Make sure to place a piece of scrap fabric under the legs to avoid scratching the surface. Clamp the work lights on the sides and on the top to provide light from many directions. Three on the top and one on each side facing inwards will create a balanced light scenario. Plug the cords into the multi-plug extension cord and plug into a wall outlet. Consider purchasing an extension cord with an electrical “trip” f
