Pholcus phalangioides - sometimes called Daddy-longlegs Spiders or Cellar Spiders. If you have them living in your house they will considerably reduce the number of other spiders.
You brought up a great point, understanding lighting ratios can totally transform your shots. I was struggling with the same concepts while also trying to
write my essay on visual storytelling. Funny how learning composition in photography feeds directly into crafting strong narratives on paper. Both require balance, focus, and a sense of structure. Keep experimenting with setups, it’s amazing how much the technical details can elevate your creative work.
They may look too flimsy to be attacking other stronger spiders but those long legs mean they can throw silk over their prey before coming close enough to get into serious trouble.