What is The Best Light For Product Photography?

if you sell anything online, you know how important it is to have good quality photos of your items. In this video, I will compare two of the most popular form of lighting and see how each one performs in various scenarios.

hopefully this video helps you make the choice of which light is best for you and your business.

thanks for watching!

Product Links!

Soft Box Set:

Ring Light:

[andrewnisco]

my tip for photo backdrop for people starting out and not wanting to drop $40-$50 for legit photo paper: Dollar store poster boards. I use 3 white boards, one laid flat, and the other two leaning up against the corner of a wall. They come in black as well

[MyCubanoLibre]

I have seen sellers that use the two soft boxes and an additional ring light in front as a "fill in", ant the pictures look really good. Your comparisons are a great help, Thanks.

[dakotadaroza]

Hey Josh I love your videos! I would love to see an updated video like this with things you've learned over the last few years!

[heathersiegler]

Thank you. I just looked at 20 different videos on lighting for reselling and I wish I had seen yours first! You kept it simple and short and helped me finally make a decision on what I am going to purchase. Thank you!!

[LMoProVisualComm]

good job... you can always place the ring light to the side and use a whiteboard to bounce light back. you don't have to have the Ring Light directly over the subject. since you have both, try place the diffuser around the ring light that will soften the light. although it doesn't come with one you can improvise.

All in all a great comparison video... awesome job sir...

[vampirett]

Literally the video ive been looking for 🙌🏽🙌🏽

[jakeg]

Thanks for this. I'm totally new to product pictures and lighting and this is the most straightforward example I found.

[aaronphillips]

My ring light came with a clamp mount for my phone and a bluetooth clicker. You can stage your photo with a ring light and have perfect tripod stability at the same time which is a massive advantage over buying a separate tripod with the box lights.

[supermom]

Hairy Tornado I love your videos and have learned a lot from you. HOWEVER here is a warning to anyone who, like me, has never touched photography equipment in their life and is totally clueless. This brand of lights comes with no instructions at all for set up etc. Yes you can fumble thru it like I did but it’s annoying. I’ve been using them for a few days w terrible results and hating them. Until I rewatched this video and said Hey! What are those white screens over the harsh bulbs? I didn’t get those! Umm yes I did but didn’t even know what they were, thought they were cleaning cloths or something and didn’t even open them. Like I said, I’m clueless and instructions would have been nice. Time to start rephotographing yet again! 😬

[FormerDelusional]

I used a dollar store plastic tablecloth for a backdrop for a while. It worked okay. Thanks for the video!

[maranathayall]

Thanks for showing the comparison photos at the end! Most people leave this off and I feel it is the most important in order for someone to make a decision. Good job!!

[shanewestphal]

It is more important to set your camera appropriately if you are able to use custom settings. I have 2 soft boxes and they work well for large items. I wanted to set up a small photo area next to my desk for small flat lay items I cannot scan. It would be stationary and not need to be moved much. Most pics would be straight down. For small items like buttons, small books, and large documents. I think I am going to buy a ring light.

[ReneeCrawford-yj]

Harry Tornado! Im thrilled I have found you, what an awesome vat of brilliant
Information carry on you cheeky devil

[terrymeechan]

I like that you go to it and don't waste time in your vids.

[faithelizabeth]

Ringlight much better. I didnt know you should turn room light off when taking photos? I will start doing this. I have a light box.

[CraftyDad]

Thanks for the comparison. I just ordered two soft-box lights yesterday on Amazon. Can't wait to try them out!

[flippinohio]

Hey, Hairy Tornado! Thanks again for the advice you gave me over at Ralli Roots live video! You got a new subscriber! I'm just starting out reselling so this video helps a lot! Thank you!

[jodyshelton]

Thanks for this vid. Just ordered the ring. Seemed to be the easiest to take pics with.

[marthajones]

Great video! I've been having problems with shadows, you helped me with this. I have always hung my clothes for pictures but you have to take so many pictures of each item to really see what the item looks like. Now I'm going to use a sheet on the floor. Thanks Josh for the info.

[obey]

3 point lighting best explains it. For work I use it, for reselling I get a little lazy and just use sunlight + ring light. For glares a simple reflector(poster board) works.Good video!