Ok, so for any of you that have tried to make this light tent, have you found any way that works better for you with attaching the light fixtures?

The purpose of several different lights is to cut down on shadows, and the muslin is used to diffuse the light to avoid glares. Play around with your set-up, find what you like best with test shots before you bring the animals into it.


I don't like my original idea of using PVC tubing for the lights, the top light clamps slip too much and I opted for hanging the light instead. The ones on the side work just enough for me to not bother.

Also, I noted that when possible to make the light tent small enough to fit a 28 qt tub cubed. Easier to handle the animals, and it made the pictures brighter and need less post touch ups.

There are many different ways of making light boxes (large cardboard boxes wrapped in muslin, one stage with filtered lighting, and sometimes you dont even need them to take excellent shots.

The key for me is brilliant lighting. I cheat often and use flash for many of my photos. I don't know diddly squat about photography.
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Going off of what AshleyB has posted numerous times, the settings on your camera are very important, so learn your camera and study it well.

I like her use of natural light, and whenever possible I recommend it. There are just some great shots using sunny light through a window or even outside.
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I'm always hoping others will chime in on this thread and write what works great for them, and maybe a quick summary of how they do it. *coughAshley&Deb&Justincough**