How to Make Pro Photography Lights at Home - DIY Tutorial

Ever wonder what kind of studio lighting setups that professional photographers use? In this video, I'll take you into my home photo studio and show you the lights that I use for photoshoots and videos, plus DIY equivalents that you can make at home. You'll learn how to make a softbox, reflector, and shoot using common household goods. If you're stuck at home in quarantine, now is as good a time as any to learn about lighting and practice it at home.
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I'll then use both sets of DIY lights and light modifiers to shoot a wine bottle, with tips on how to best use lighting for photography.
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[@CamInglis]

This tutorial is so well done with a lot of information shared in a short time. Thank you for taking the time for this, it is very helpful.

[@Gemini_Connect]

So glad you enjoyed it! Thanks for watching 😊

[@peterorre5343]

Excellent tutorial, great to have both the DIY and professional equipment results so clearly demonstrated, many thx!

[@TB-ms9xl]

I have been buying and saving things from dollar tree to make a cheapo lighting setup. But because im adhd and have no imagination they have sat in my garage. After watching this i know exactly what to do with my supplies ive bought. Thank you so much these tips are perfect! An entire lighting tutorial and diy video all in one, brilliant!

[@Gemini_Connect]

That is so great to hear! I'm glad you found the video helpful.

[@drk6587]

From someone who is considering a foray into product photography, I now have information with respect to DIY softboxes and reflectors; thank you.

[@wendyortiz736]

Wao. This video was so brightening! Thanks for all the information!

[@Gemini_Connect]

Glad you enjoyed it Wendy ❤️

[@breth8159]

Possibly the best tutorial video on any subject I have seen on KZbin. and I look at a lot of KZbin! thank you so much

[@Gemini_Connect]

I'm so glad to hear that. Thank you for watching 🙏

[@HarryHaller1963]

Great range of ideas, from inexpensive to virtually free, and the video is very well-done. I mainly do landscape and event photography, so I didn't want to invest much in equipment I don't use that often. This is exactly what I was looking for to set up lighting for Ebay photographs quickly and cheaply--many thanks!

[@AMed-pi9eo]

I really appreciate this video. It's nice to see diy versions of professional gear but to compare them is super valuable! Thank you!

[@michellea.3575]

I'm looking for ways to light still life setups for painting, and I love these ideas! It will make a huge difference, and not break the bank. Thanks so much!

[@DeadlyNyghtShayde]

This has been a fantastically useful video, I've been stuck for how to solve some photography problems for a good month now, with no extra money to spend on special accessories. This answered any question I could have had, thank you SO much

[@jcccheung]

Amazing video! Love the variety of examples. NO EXCUSES.

[@stevepennington752]

Thank you so much for demonstrating and explaining the different lighting setups that we all can easily replicate at home. I found your short video so interesting and useful many thanks

[@adriyellejohn6564]

Tutorial is so well done! Lots of information and are easy to understand! Thank you for sharing this!

[@apm11221]

Thank you for these tips. I'm getting into product photography and I'm working with a very tight budget. Tbis will help me a lot!

[@bellmosimpson9685]

Thank you for this informative video. For someone looking to enhance product photography, I didn’t want to spend a lot for a soft box light. I’m going to to try your diy tips.

[@mhy3000]

Oh wow, this tutorial is really great! I want to try my hand at product photography, and my natural impulse is to go online and buy a bunch of lighting equipment that I'm not even sure how to work with. That would cost me a lot, and who knows if I'd end up using half of it. Now I've learned how to DIY the basics, so in the very least I'll learn more about my preferences, and if later I decide to buy, it will be an informed purchase. I also LOVED your very visual explanation about how to use everything. THANK YOU!!!! (My ex-husband was a very technical, pro photographer, with tons of expensive equipment and sharp knowledge. But I learnt very little with him, as it all sounded very daunting. Your manner of teaching, on the other hand, is very approachable to beginners.)

[@Gemini_Connect]

This is so great to hear! I’m glad you found the video helpful 🙏

[@aldanaleticiaarguelloprove8027]

Best video I've watched about this. Thank you SO much for sharing, you're a jem

[@Dubby____]

Very informative and well planned. Thanks for sharing👏🏾👏🏾

[@Zephyrusization]

been into a hard decision to buy a suitable soft box,,thank god i found your video that help me save a lot 😊

[@usernamemykel]

You speak so very clearly and intelligently. SUBBED!!!!!

[@user-jg1yh4ku4w]

This video has given me the confidence to venture into home lighting. Interesting and very informative. Many thanks.

[@tineanwalker7148]

Very helpful I didn't realize the scope of product photography as I work on my online store, you gave me hope . " keep hope alive " 😀

[@dgjrllrivera0610]

Wow! Thank you, this is so well explained in detail, I have been searching online for information, but this beats what I found by far. Thank you

[@GreyScale675]

THANK YOU SO MUCH. APPRECIATE YOUR TUTORIAL.

[@NAZfilm]

Thanks! Really helpful for amateur photographers!!

[@Salsabilanow1111]

Helping people will never go out of style, thank you 🙏 including your soothing voice ❤️

[@Gemini_Connect]

Thank you for watching 🙏

[@anyasaltykova_23]

Golden information, thank you

[@putuarjawa459]

I like the idea of using LED light as source of fill light,since I''ve tried using strobe only,honestly I never seen the diffuser which is attached to the LED light,the square one.I thinks it's gorgeous.And I can see the differ effect to the result.Once again thanks for this useful tutorial,such as short&vividly clear.Thanks

[@tinaduke1140]

Thank you so much for sharing

[@freddyfpa3331]

Here in Brazil the products are much expensive, so this diy is awesome for us, and for the final client. thanks a lot!!

[@twstdcarbide]

Super professional and super concise. Good job

[@arieschick1]

excellent tutorial. thank you

[@anneo5950]

Wow.... thank you so much. For this tutorial. It's so well done. I'll try out some of the DIY and see. Thanks again

[@nothingrhymeswithorange7114]

You are amazing! Thank you for the DIY tips

[@anneschofield3667]

Dear Gemini Connect. Just when I thought I had used up all my lighting ideas, you came along with such brilliant suggestions, I cannot thank you enough. You are bookmarked, and subscribed. I struggle with jewelry photography, I would love to see a video on that. I will be back.

[@Shalina111]

this was both SUPER helpful re: how to save money on all these equipment but also really informative for the beginner photographer (like myself) on how these things even work, and the techniques for using them. thank you so much! really appreciate the help! :) ❤

[@Gemini_Connect]

So glad you enjoyed the video! 😊

[@MarioHemsley]

Great job! Thank you!

[@Jolliephotography2]

Good idea with the towel paper for the effects. I will try today , thank you

[@jfvk9916]

THANKS FOR ALL THE TIPS!

[@sbonelodlamini195]

Thank you so so much this is extremely helpful

[@autumnequinox21]

Very juicy content. Thank you! You make it easy for me.

[@rcplay4954]

Thank you for the to-the-point video!! I learned a TON just watching on mute - will watch again with the sound! This is a photo game changer!!!! TYY!!

[@tserenbayarkhureltogoo792]

Very very informative. Thank you!

[@bethduffus4598]

This is a great tutorial and really helpful for me at this time. Thank you.

[@ThisMyHeartWork]

Thank you!

[@marinelamalceva907]

Thanks for providing such a useful content!

[@bintilux2017]

Best product photography video I’ve ever seen.

[@rostanddarbouze5735]

This is a photography masterclass!

[@donaldredman2120]

Great basic lighting tutorial for someone like me with limited knowledge and even better DIY hacks.

[@corporatecluster8704]

You are good photographer and teacher.Thanks for sharing lot of tricks.

[@jennyhuang380]

Thank you so much !

[@aminziaee9018]

Thank you for your food efforts!

[@derekdoe3180]

Thanks for sharing. Well explained.

[@notjocelyn]

this was so great, thank you. i was looking for more tips about beauty lighting stuff, for youtube and instagram... but I watched the whole thing because you were just so concise and informational and made everything so simple. Now I know how to make a snoot! And I've never heard of a snoot!

[@Gemini_Connect]

I'm so glad you found the video helpful! Thank you for watching 🙏

[@erc_isme]

I've learned so much. It helped tremendously

[@wambugumassive]

Brilliant video!

[@Marys-Channel]

Excellent 👍 Thank you.

[@rudyquezada7088]

Great video, just came across it right now, awesome content, thank you!

[@jihadbarrak4643]

so much informations in one video, thank you

[@vincentekpukhon4689]

Thanks for your tutorial,I appreciate all the informations.

[@anneschofield3667]

Thanks!

[@iSpike]

Awesome thanks 🙏🏻

[@jusunas]

Loved this video

[@neliac1314]

Thanks! Very well done.

[@reedsawyer5704]

Very helpful video. Great job. (I'd never used a snoot before. What a great way to get a spot of light.)

[@TammyTamzzzz]

this was sooooo good! thank you!

[@runningwithscissors3280]

So awesome! I had the right clips, Harbor Freight and inexpensive, and made everything you talked about in 15 minutes. It all works and I just got 'upgraded' in my "studio". Thank You. I see what you mean about the reflection on a wine bottle, difficult.

[@usernamemykel]

YES - Horror Fright is the place to buy the clamps inexpensively.

[@imzaazmi]

Great idea thanks for sharing❤️

[@theaussienurseflipper.8113]

Really good quality video cheers

[@sugabytez3353]

I'm an onlineshop owner. It's kinda tricky to take good photos for my products and this tutorial for easy and super cheap DIY was very advantageous. Thank you

[@FYEYE]

Awesome job.

[@maricarmagdowski5923]

I loved this video. So much info… I’m a newbie and love to take pics my kids.. in addition to that, I’m in a mission to take beautiful photos of my macarons because their just so gorgeous! I’ve always love photography just don’t have time to practice a lot between work and kids. Thank you for the info!

[@Gemini_Connect]

That sounds lovely! These would be great techniques for food photography 👌

[@samanthasky4463]

Thank you for your video. Lots of info shared in an easily understood way by a personable and informed presenter.

[@Gemini_Connect]

Thank you so much ❤

[@tokaelwetedy9165]

Very helpful! Thank you for sharing this 🙏❤️

[@Gemini_Connect]

You're welcome!

[@lukaskaleta5383]

Thank you

[@thecartinkerer]

Thank you very much, this vid will save me a ton :)

[@jonwoo3139]

GREAT JOB!!!!!

[@settlerr2634]

Very smart! thank you!

[@adrawingbymasmasamatir1498]

Thank you sooooo much for the ideas🔥🔥🔥

[@MissVindicat]

Thank you! This helps. 😊

[@TeesLynx]

Thousands of likes for your video. I was planning to buy a light box for product photography because I dont know how to set up the light correctly, but after this, can DIY everything. Appreciate it. Big thanks.

[@Gemini_Connect]

Pre-made lightboxes vary so much in quality. Much easier and cheaper to DIY IMO. Thank you for watching! 😊

[@bradybites7924]

Thank you for sharing

[@Rebecca_Luvs]

Thanks

[@marionvoysey8510]

I found this video to be very interesting, informative, and well presented. Thank you, and all the best!

[@Gemini_Connect]

Thank you for watching!

[@worldbynath.]

learned a lot from this video,subscribed 👌

[@babigulingpandeegiofficial9949]

amazing !! head of the barong ket on the cupboard

[@keshavchandak5183]

Thank you so much it was quite useful for me. 🙏

[@djmangelo68]

Awesome!!!

[@kennethrank9489]

A very nice and informative presentation.

[@KimberlyGreen]

I'm starting to downsize & eBay things. I want to take great pictures to attract buyers. This tutorial is SO helpful for keeping my costs low & avoiding buying more "stuff". Thank you!! 🤗

[@Gemini_Connect]

So glad you found the video helpful. Thanks for watching Kimberly 😊

[@AlexPerez-kx6vs]

Very helpful video, thanks it was very well explain

[@sundar003]

Wow excellent 👍. Thank you 😊🙏

[@kareemchamza]

really helpful.

[@fatemakhambati5943]

So informative

[@nombuso4162]

Thank you so much for this. 🥰🥰🥰

[@Gemini_Connect]

You're welcome! Glad you enjoyed it.

[@wendsignstudio]

hi, thank you very much for your tips and share about studio lighting .. appreciate so much .. thank you :)

[@Gemini_Connect]

You're welcome! Thank you for watching.

[@GordonRock1]

Great information! Thank you. 👍👍👍

[@Gemini_Connect]

Thank you for watching, Gord!

[@martinitang]

Bravo... thank u😊

[@dandelossantos89]

Thanks for added knowledge.

[@Gemini_Connect]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@alonteach]

This is a great video Thank you so much for this video I love do use DIY solutions. . Any tips for Hummingbirds video photography? I have to soften the sunlight I thought of using a semitransparent shading from above, and maybe led light with softbox

[@Gemini_Connect]

Your ideas sound solid. Use anything that won't scare the hummingbirds away of keep them from returning.

[@VineetKumar-mn4ib]

Very helpful. Thanks for this video

[@Gemini_Connect]

You're welcome! 🙏