getting the correct lighting to photograph our finds has always
been the most challenging. I've tried many different methods with varying success.
I noticed that some of the best shots are outdoors in the last hour
before sunset.
has anyone had any success with the newer LED lights??
I use two OttLite 18-LED, 5V, rechargeable, folding ("Z" stack) lamps for small items I can photograph right on my keyboard (covered with a sheet of bond paper). Mostly, I photograph fossils in that manner, but here's a small bottle I just did.
OttLite makes many versions of these desk lamps. Mine were gifts, but I think they came from Michael's craft store (the chain). Mine don't appear on the OttLite website, but this is close: