This is what I do for my pics:
First have a photo editor, I use Paint Shop Pro X (they have a 30 day free trial as well!) Here:
http://www.corel.com/servlet/Satellite/us/en/Product/1152105040688
This program is worth EVERY penny!
Free online programs:
http://www.shutterfly.com
http://www.snapfish.com
http://picasa.google.com/
There are many many, just do a search for "photo editors".
OK, so here is what to buy:
an opaque tote like this:
http://www.spacesavers.com/clearshelf25.html
(I paid $4.00 on sale for mine at Home Depot)
3 clamp lights like these:
http://www.cornerhardware.com/250w_brooder_lamp_with_tpe_cold_flex_cord/6756_7007/20886
(I paid less than this at Home Depot)
3 energy efficient 'daylight' bulbs like these:
http://www.nolico.com/saveenergy/daylight_color_temperature_cfls.htm
I will take a photo tomorrow of my set up and will edit it onto this page. I hope my rig is helpful to someone. If you take good pics, but a tad dark, email them to me and I will lighten them. It doesn't take me long at all. At least until you get set up.
