A little photography help.

[bassboogieman]

I know several guys on here like Anthony, Bryce and others take some nice pictures - nice is an understatement - but I have a question you photo guys could help me with. Keep in mind that I'm only using a P&S digital at the moment.

I purchased a photo box for taking close ups of lures and such to post on the internet. My pictures suck, so I'm hoping this box helps make my photos clearer and better shows colors. Again I'm doing this on the cheap, as photography isn't my bag, so I bought a "kit" with a 20" portable, fabric box, 2 lights, small tripod and backgrounds.

The question: what is the best way to position the lights? Shooting through the fabic, I'm guessing, but do I aim the light at the subject or aim the lights away from the subject and bouce it off the top? Light from above? If you look at the pics I posted regarding selling some blade jigs - that's the type of pic I want to set up, but I want to get them brighter and sharper.

Any advice is appreciated that will at least get me started in the right direction.