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Message: <blockquote data-quote="PixlaTeam" data-source="post: 848626" data-attributes="member: 71959"><p>Welcome Phil. For small tabletop items, I'd start with one big soft light rather than several cheap small ones. A single LED panel or a window with a diffusion sheet in front of it, placed to one side and slightly behind the product, gives soft edges and gradual highlights. Then add a white foam board on the opposite side as a fill, so shadows aren't too dark. Shiny items like pedals or packaging show reflections, so move the light bigger and closer instead of adding more lights. Keep the camera on the tripod, stop down around f/8 to f/11 for depth, and shoot at base ISO. Once that looks clean, add a second light for a background or a rim.</p></blockquote><p></p>