Review Digital Camera World 07-16-2013

Digital Camera World

Best portable backdrop for photography: 5 top options for still life photographers Jul 15th 2013, 23:01, by jmeyer For eye-catching product shots you need good-quality photo backdrops and even lighting. We took a look at 5 top portable models to see which is the best backdrop for photography. What to look for in a portable backdrop Product and still-life photography may not be the most exciting of genres, but there's a definite art to them, and having the right kit is just as important as with landscape or portrait photography. The two most important considerations are the backdrop against which you shoot items, and how you light them, and there's a vast range of products available to help you get professional-looking results without having to spend a fortune. The first thing to think about is the backdrop. Do you want a plain background to focus attention on your subjects, or, in the case of product photography, because you want to cut them out at the editing stage to produce images for display on a website? Or do you want a background that's interesting in its own right, and adds something to your images, but without detracting from the subject? When it comes to lighting, if you're shooting larger objects you'll need to put together a lighting setup. At a minimum you'll need a flashgun, and for good-quality results, a few simple bits of kit such as a tripod, and a reflector for bouncing light onto subjects to fill in shadows. You need to be able to create soft, even lighting, without harsh highlights or ugly shadows. We took into the studio a selection of products ranging from portable light tables to collapsible backdrops, all ranging in price from £70 to £380, to find out what is the best portable backdrop for photography. PAGE 1 – What to look for in a portable backdrop PAGE 2 – Best Portable Backdrop for Photography: 01 Lastolite Urban Collapsible Background PAGE 3 – Best Portable Backdrop for Photography: 02 Kenro Small Still Life Table PAGE 4 – Best Portable Backdrop for Photography: 03 Interfit LED Studio Table PAGE 5 – Best Portable Backdrop for Photography: 04 Lastolite 4ft Fluorescent Cubelite Kit PAGE 6 – Best Portable Backdrop for Photography: 05 Kenro Photo Box in Folio Case READ MORE Window light photography: master still lifes on a budget 10 amazing still life photography ideas to try right now The Still Life Photographer’s Guide To Lighting: 4 techniques, 4 different effects Fine art photography: what you need to shoot amazing photo projects at home Photography Week now available on iPhone Jul 15th 2013, 10:45, by jmeyer Our award-winning sister title, the weekly iPad magazine Photography Week, is now available on iPhone. The new iPhone edition of Photography Week means more people than ever before will be able to enjoy the magazines innovative blend of video tips and tutorials, professional interviews and inspiring images. See the 12 most popular photos on Photography Week (and the stories behind them) New subscribers to Photography Week on either device (iPhone or iPad) will get FIVE issues free and pay less than 40p/60c for every issue, while existing subscribers to the iPad edition will get the iPhone version completely free of charge if they use the same AppStore login on both devices. Photography Week’s Editor, Paul Grogan, says: “Rather than just making ‘a smaller version’ of the tablet edition, we’ve redesigned and redeveloped every page for iPhone to ensure it’s as compelling an experience for readers as possible.” As well as attracting the world’s largest Facebook community for a magazine in its sector, Photography Week has dominated the Photo Newsstand Charts in the UK, US and countless other international territories ever since its launch in September last year. Click here to get Photography Week on either device! READ MORE 13 best free iPad photo apps 13 best free photography apps for iPhone 13 best free Android photo apps 13 best Android paid apps

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