Advice Still Photography!

[Mp4]

Hi all,

I started doing a basic DSLR photography course at college 4 weeks ago

My new assignment is using TV/AV whichever takes my fancy and using AEB (Bracketing)

I have to make sure that my subject has a high contrast of light and dark
and use AEB (or Auto) to see how it affects the image.

Gear i have is:
Canon EOS 400D
Sigma 70-300mm 70-300 f4-5.6 APO
Nifty Fifty
Manfrotto 190XPROB / 804RC2


I've been pottering about with the gf's black table cloth and some fake twigs and odd flower type things and a lamp! And its not wowing me at all

Any inspiration would be good!

 

[Mp4]

If anyone can help with ideas would be greatful! about to go to the shops to get props .. but still have no idea!

 

[alexam]

You do not mention what lighting you have, or can access. Have a look at Garry Edwards videos on the Lencarta site. He has all the answers you may need about lighting.

Malcolm