Im wanting to get a simple set up to allow me to take quality product images and pics of babies in nappies etc. can anyone advise me on what I will need to purchase?

[Jeewhizz]

It's not cheap! I have a friend who does this, so will enquire! You will need some good lights, a light tent, and a decent camera!

Thanks Jeeeeeeeee

[pvcprinting]

Above good for products only

For modelling shots you will need

A Backdrop....white is usually preferred
Lighting complete with diffusers
Decent wet or digital Camera
Props

[Jeewhizz]

Talking to a friend, he says you are probably better off getting a photographer in for a day or half day - it'll be a lot cheaper, and a lot quicker, as you wont spend time fiddling around. Photographers may want to charge extra for processing the photos, but I'm sure that someone here can help - We can certainly clean them up, convert them for web etc, as can Kay too I'm sure

Equipment wise, you'll need a good digital camera that will take photos in RAW, you'll need a background, two constant source lights (temp balanced) and a few other bits and bob (tripod etc) to get started. Budget wise, he said to do it half decent, you are looking at a few thousand.

Thanks Jeeeeee, I may well get some professional ones done at some point later on, but I would like to have a way to take regular product images at the least.

What do we think of this set-up? http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/PhotoStudio-Li...QQcmdZViewItem

Cheap, but would it do the job?

[RayB]

Originally Posted by Fill-Your-Pants

Thanks Jeeeeee, I may well get some professional ones done at some point later on, but I would like to have a way to take regular product images at the least.

What do we think of this set-up? http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/PhotoStudio-Li...QQcmdZViewItem

Cheap, but would it do the job?

That would do the trick for product shots - and then simply do the baby shots outdoors - natural lighting - voila

Plus I'll do some for you too - I'm a semi-pro photographer

I think you might be right Ray, actually I would love some outdoor shots, with trees and greenery in the background- spot on!

Had better wait for some warmer weather though, not sure Arianne would appreciate being outside in just a nappy right now!!!

[pvcprinting]

Not using my model for outdoor shots in this weather Ray
you take your clothes off and model them in weather like this

[Jeewhizz]

It doesn't look too bad. As you say, it's cheap, and does the job. I wouldn't expect miracles but it's definately worth a shot!