Another question I get a lot is how do I take my pictures? Well it’s actually pretty easy. In the past I used a light box, but found that a lot of times the models I would need pictures of ended up being too big for the box itself. So I ended up reversing the script a bit, and made the light work for me.
So to give me more space, I decided to diffuse the light at the source. That way I can put pretty much any size model under the light, and it will fit. Win!
To set up my new photo booth, I mounted some clamp lights on an adjustable overhead shelf. This gave me the space I needed with plenty to spare. The best part is that all I did was buy some tissue paper, and attach it to my lights with a rubber band. As for the light bulbs themselves I use some 60 watt GE reveal bulbs. Now I can not stress this enough, the assembly WILL GET HOT, so its probably not a good idea to leave the lights on for extended periods of time.
It will take some toying around with your camera, but try taking pictures using different settings till you get the best exposure for your liking. The lighting itself should be impeccable.
I’ll try to post up some tips on editing your pictures in Photoshop shortly. -MBG
About the Author: Rob Baer
Rob Baer
Job Title: Managing Editor
Founded Spikey Bits in 2009
Socials: Rob Baer on Facebook and @catdaddymbg on X
About Rob Baer: Founder, Publisher, & Managing Editor of Spikey Bits, the leading tabletop gaming news website focused on the hobby side of wargaming and miniatures.
Rob also co-founded and currently hosts the Long War Podcast, which has over 350 episodes and focuses on tabletop miniatures gaming, specializing in Warhammer 40k. and spent six years writing for Bell of Lost Souls.
Every year, along with his co-hosts, he helps host the Long War 40k Doubles Tournament at Adepticon and the Long War 40k Doubles at Las Vegas Open, which attracts over 350 players from around the world.
Rob has won many Warhammer 40k Tournaments over the years, including multiple first-place finishes in Warhammer 40k Grand Tournaments over the years and even winning 1st place at the Adepticon 40k Team Tournament.
With over 30 years of experience in retail and distribution, Rob knows all the products and exactly which ones are the best. As a member of GAMA (Game Manufacturers Association), he advocates for gaming stores and manufacturers in these difficult times, always looking for the next big thing to feature for the miniatures hobby, helping everyone to provide the value consumers want.
While he’s played every edition of Warhammer 40k and Warhammer Fantasy (since 5th Edition) and has been hobbying on miniatures since the 1980s, Titans of all sizes will always be his favorite! It’s even rumored that his hobby vault rivals the Solemnance Galleries, containing rulebooks filled with lore from editions long past, ancient packs of black-bordered Magic Cards, and models made of both pewter and resin.
