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Weak_Ad4038 t1_iwkxq62 wrote

I would use flash to shoot at ceiling (dslr) or light both sides with leds

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QWERKey-UK t1_iwl0ja5 wrote

Good photography is mainly good lighting. The best solution is a couple of TTL capable flash guns that you can use to bounce light off walls and ceilings (if they are white), or large reflectors made from white card. Also useful is black panels (flats) to soak up light as well.

If you are not into photography that much, you can just rely on the camera's auto exposure if your camera supports TTL for flash, but always shoot in raw format, as it gives you far more latitude when it comes to correcting any mistakes, and you can also white balance post shoot. For white balancing though, you really need a reference shot for each session with a calibrated grey point in it, such as a Xrite/Calibrite Color Checker.

If you can't or won't use flash, then you can get cheap photo lights off Amazon or Ebay, and use those, but the issue here is that sometimes, shutter speeds will be low, so you need a tripod really... unless the lights are very bright.

Photography is a complex subject, and can't really be covered in a single post in here, but essentially, the best shots have the best lighting.

Look up some YouTube tutorials, or get some books on the subject.

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QWERKey-UK t1_iwlq1kq wrote

Also.... set design. There's a lot of clutter in the top right corner, and that scratched wooden monitor shelf ain't too hot. Consider constructing sets for your shots, or make sure your desk space is immaculate.

As for your shot, you appear to be using one light source, and it's very heavy to the left hand side, leaving the right hand side of the shot dark. Consider two light sources... on left, one right, and have one as a main light around 50% brighter than the other. Again... there are no hard and fast rules, and some shots look great with one light... or front lit... or backlit. Practice... experiment, and try different lighting set ups.

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Hansennoah OP t1_iwkvv2g wrote

Keyboard: AKKO ACR Pro Alice
Keycaps: TMT Story
Switches: JWK/Joininkeys Prince

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CeleronHubbard t1_iwohcq8 wrote

Yes. Take it into your backyard, beach, mountains, restaurants and stuff like that. Or else put your shoes next to them.

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SheeBang_UniCron t1_iwoyjjt wrote

Composition. Highlight the important bits and crop off the distracting parts.

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gwenbeth t1_iwpetqx wrote

Mostly I'd start with moving the keyboard to the left so the light is more even. (Personally I'm not a fan of using a flash on my camera so I won't suggest that)

Also the keycap colors are almost the same as mine. 😃

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