Very nice neighbor! Beautiful orchid!

I am always trying to take pictures like what everyone does here and I set up a black cloth, tripod and set my camera on the highest ISO. Also in a dark room with a small amount of light from behind me. So, what is your secret? How do you take yours?

This is basically my set-up,but with a few alterations.
I photograph in my garage.One wall is black,and the other is a light gray.The 3 lights are now 2,and I us photo umbrellas to reflect the light instead of putting direct light on the orchids.The ISO speed I use is either 100 or 200.If I need more light I use another light & umbrella.The lamps inside are 250 watt blue photo blubs.I set the umbrella about a foot or 2 above the plant and place the light as close to the underside of the umbrella so it reflects downward.
You can get a 2 set light fixtue for around 85-90 dollars.Sometimes camea stores have them on sale (which was my case 50.00).
Hope this helps.
Also If you have a plain dark wall in the house you can use it as a back drop.I have gray walls in my bedroom and I use them once in awhile (rain).
Charles B.

Here is a link that might be useful: Lighting set up

Your neighbor has good taste! What a lovely Christmas gift!

Sharon