Mini-Me vs. Minnie Mouse Setup

Posted to Flickr on 23 December 2010. Part of the Setup series.

This is the setup photo for Mini-Me vs. Minnie Mouse.

The backdrop is made of two sheets of scrapbooking paper held in place with sticky notes. Mini-Me’s "floor" is a silver sheet of scrapbooking paper with a sheet of clear acrylic on top. Minnie’s "floor" is a pink blanket on temporary loan from my daughter.

The figures are lit with push-lights on either side of the camera. Minnie is back-lit with a single incandescent flashlight.

Above the scene a large circular diffuser softens the ambient light in the room. A dark strip of fabric is positioned above the scene to darken it a bit.

To get a closer look at the equipment I use, check out my Gear series.

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