How can I photograph a toy against a white background, leaving the toy in shadow?

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I saw this image of a toy online and have been wondering how I can photograph an object so it is in shadow but against a pure white background like this. According to the exif, the photo was shot with f/20, ISO 100 and exposure time is 30 sec. How was the lighting set up in this situation?

possible duplicate of Why can't I get a decent white background with product photgraphy? — mattdm, Jul 05 '15 at 13:49
I want to know how can you cast shadow on an object in a white background or any terms that related to it not how to get a decent white background — Brown Shady, Jul 05 '15 at 14:15
Please ask specifically what you're looking for in the question title. That's what people who can answer the question will see first. — mattdm, Jul 05 '15 at 14:20
Do you mean "white background where the object is not well lit from the front"? — mattdm, Jul 05 '15 at 15:01
Sorry for the confusion, i mean, i want that shadow on the object like in the picture, i tried many times but all the results were either overexposed or too bright. — Brown Shady, Jul 05 '15 at 15:30

score 1 · Accepted Answer · answered Jul 05 '15 at 16:38

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It's probably on a still life table and backlit. Looks like either a LED or fluorescent softbox as the main source.

answered Jul 05 '15 at 16:38

Alex Volpe

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Actually, I'd guess natural light--window light through some diffuser--curtain, paper, something. – inkista Jul 05 '15 at 18:40

How can I photograph a toy against a white background, leaving the toy in shadow?

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