Comments on: Bounce Basics

By: Martin

Martin — Thu, 25 Feb 2010 09:21:02 +0000

Thank you for this sharing, I am so glad to read whatever you have posted, it is so informative. My wife is running a blog for food (It written in french language), together we are trying to make the photos look nicer with better colors and lights. We found your instructions and tricks so helpful that we are thinking to by all the necessary staff to improve the shots.

Thanks and my best regards

By: donna good

donna good — Thu, 04 Feb 2010 16:30:14 +0000

thanks so much for this post. who knew foam was so valuable.

By: Lighting: Using "Bounce" boards/sheets, Studio lighting, Lighting Basics etc... - YorkieTalk.com Forums - Yorkshire Terrier Community

Sat, 26 Dec 2009 03:42:36 +0000

[...] boards/sheets, Studio lighting, Lighting Basics etc… Okay…found my lighting links!!! Basics of Using a Bounce "Board" (this is a food-photo example and is great; shows the basics of using a "styrofoam [...]

By: Lorissa Shepstone – Food Photography tips

Lorissa Shepstone – Food Photography tips — Mon, 17 Mar 2008 14:15:02 +0000

[...] 10. Bounce! If you have a bit of white Styrofoam lying around (maybe from a package or something), use this in front of the food dish to bounce a little natural light back. It’s subtle, but makes a big difference on the food. (This I learned from the wonderful Still Life With… on Bounce Basics) [...]

By: Still Life With... (Food Styling and Photography) » Still Life With's 2007 Guide to Food Photography Gear

Fri, 16 Nov 2007 07:01:15 +0000

[...] it is really sunny out. And, of course, my favorite free thing in the world: a few big sheets of styrofoam board to act as a [...]

By: A. Lixon

A. Lixon — Sat, 14 Jul 2007 16:13:34 +0000

Thanks for such an easy to read and understand lesson on bounce. Other sites I have seen make the subject overwhelming. This site is beautifully done!

By: HD Connelly

HD Connelly — Thu, 11 Jan 2007 13:03:19 +0000

I’m a bit of an addict when it comes to trying out new types of bounces and one of my favorites are these tiny mirrors you can get at craft stores. I prop up the 4″x4″ mirrors with a glass ice cube and it brings out a little touch of light here and there. There’s even 1″x1″ mirrors which I love to put into bowls/vases to get light bouncing around.

I’m love your site and visit frequently for photographic inspiration and education. Thanks for sharing all this great info (and beautiful imagery) with us!

By: sandi @ the whistlestop cafe

sandi @ the whistlestop cafe — Fri, 05 Jan 2007 20:01:59 +0000

Just the kind of advise I’ve been looking for! We have been taking stills for the blog, brochures and such~ this will help!

By: Still Life With... (Food Styling and Photography) » My Guide to Food Photography Gear

Tue, 12 Dec 2006 01:24:11 +0000

[...] A good portion of my lighting is free, or nearly so. Big windows and french doors that face south and west. I’ve covered the southern windows with a frosted vellum that is available at art supply stores by the roll. That, and a few big sheets of styrofoam board are my lighting solution for about 75-80% of my photos. [...]

By: Karina

Karina — Mon, 25 Sep 2006 22:29:04 +0000

I [very synchronistic] just stumbled upon your fab blog. Thanks for this post [about bounce light]; I have been struggling with the lower angle/weaker light of autumn, and wondering how I would adjust come winter. Excellent info!