Studio Lighting - Stainless Steel Beauty Dish

Taken from : http://www.diyphotography.net

Basic Instructions:

1. Cut a hole in the bottom of the large bowl to fit on the Studio head.

2. Drill four evenly spaced holes 90 degrees apart just a little below the rim on the large bowl.

3. Cut the allthread evenly in 1/2 to make two 18'' pieces.

4. Drill four evenly spaced holes every 90 degrees about 1/2 way down the side of the small bowl.

5. Nest the bowls into each other then raise up the small bowl and thread the allthread through the small bowl to center it above the large bowl (center the bowl). Put on the washers and nuts on and tighten them up.

Mount on Studio Light and shoot away. Typical distance should be 2-3 feet from subject.

Here are two sample shots taken with the stainless still beauty dish.