Imagine capturing stunning, professional-looking product shots without needing a studio filled with expensive equipment and large flash units. This book teaches all the steps for creating your own tabletop photography studio. Author Cyrill Harnischmacher guides you through a variety of exposure and lighting techniques, and covers how to achieve excellent results using compact flash units. Whether you wish to capture product images for use in print or on the web, or you want to improve your photos for personal use, this book will provide you with everything you need to know to get great results. Topics include: Lighting Setups Reflectors, Diffusors, and Accessories Soft Boxes and Umbrellas Strobe Flashes Combining Long Exposures with Flashlights Multi-Flash Exposures Composition and Arrangements Creating Backdrops Product Photography Smoke, Fog, and Special Effects Food Photography and much more...