1. HAS THIS EVER HAPPENED TO YOU?

2. Too dark Cluttered Background Poor Color & Clarity

3. HAS THIS EVER HAPPENED TO YOU?

4. Shine On Background Large Shadow Washed Out Color

5. With a Photo Light Tent… PERFECT!

6. Educational Demonstration How to Make a Photography Light Tent Emma Coffman Stampede Creek 4-H Club

7. Why Use a Light Tent? Photographing small objects Photographing small objects Equalizes light Equalizes light Softens light Softens light Allows reflection and blocking Allows reflection and blocking Creates a professional look Creates a professional look

8. What Do You Need to Make One? 1 Cardboard Box (big enough to hold the item you are photographing) 1 Cardboard Box (big enough to hold the item you are photographing) Scissors or Box Cutter Scissors or Box Cutter Tape Tape White Gift Wrap Tissue Paper or Tracing Paper White Gift Wrap Tissue Paper or Tracing Paper Posterboard (white, black or colored) Posterboard (white, black or colored)

9. How To Make a Light Tent Step 1: Get a box Step 2: Cut squares in the sides of the box Step 3: Tape the paper to sides Step 4: Place a piece of poster board inside box, covering back and bottom Step 5: Put light source next to box (or use natural light outside) Step 6: Shoot away!

10. Photography Light Tent in Action

11. Using a deep blue background Photos Taken Using a Light Tent

12. Using a green background

13. Light tent set on its side, using a white background

14. Using a black background with a piece of granite to create the reflection 2009 National 4-H Calendar Winner

15. Switch the background to gray and create a totally different look!

16. Using a black background and directional lighting (side)

17. Using a live butterfly with a blue background

18. Using a piece of scrapbook paper and natural light source

19. Using a large light tent made out of wood with white background 2009 National 4-H Calendar Winner

20. Fun effects you can get with a photo light tent. No computer manipulation needed!

21. Want to Learn More About Lighting? Library – Photography Lighting Library – Photography Lighting 4-H Booklets “Focus on Photography, Controlling the Image, Mastering Photography” 4-H Booklets “Focus on Photography, Controlling the Image, Mastering Photography” Photography Magazines Photography Magazines Internet – “Do It Yourself $10 Macro Photo Studio” http://strobist.blogspot.com/2006/07 /how-to-diy-10-macro-photo- studio.html Internet – “Do It Yourself $10 Macro Photo Studio” http://strobist.blogspot.com/2006/07 /how-to-diy-10-macro-photo- studio.html

22. Questions?