Here's a little tip for ya..
Sep 12, 2011 14:46:20 #
If you're ever out in nature and are trying to take a shot and your foreground doesn't seem to have enough light, or you have shadows that you can't get rid of, try using your car's windshield sun shade (if you use one) as a reflector. The aluminized portion of these shades is excellent for that. Because of the mottled texture, it won't act like a mirror and FOCUS the sunlight too directly,it will diffuse it nicely and work just like one of them fancy do-dads the pro shutterbugs use that costs a bunch of money.
If you don't have one, maybe a trip to Walmart might be in order...
If you don't have one, maybe a trip to Walmart might be in order...
Sep 12, 2011 15:03:20 #
Jim
I have also used a crinkled up "emergency blanket taped to my tripod legs. By the way, also available at Wally World...LoL.
Creativity isnt always just in the viewfinder.
Rocco
I have also used a crinkled up "emergency blanket taped to my tripod legs. By the way, also available at Wally World...LoL.
Creativity isnt always just in the viewfinder.
Rocco
Sep 12, 2011 15:05:32 #
P.S.... the bonus with the foil blanket is that folded up, it fits in my equipment bag so its always at hand. Roc
Sep 12, 2011 15:07:32 #
Yeah, now see!?
Innovation.
Multi-(or RE-)purposing.
Pervertablity at it's best.
Excellent idea, Jim. :) Thank you!
Innovation.
Multi-(or RE-)purposing.
Pervertablity at it's best.
Excellent idea, Jim. :) Thank you!
Sep 12, 2011 15:08:07 #
what great mcGuyver tips. I wonder what else is out there? Someone should write a book. :thumbup:
Sep 12, 2011 15:38:39 #
rocco_7155 wrote:
P.S.... the bonus with the foil blanket is that folded up, it fits in my equipment bag so its always at hand. Roc
If you've got room in your bag for a blanket, you don't have enough equipment! :)
Sep 12, 2011 16:19:33 #
LOL...Touche! Shoulda said Space Blanket/First Aid blanket. About the size of a deck of cards.......
Sep 12, 2011 17:07:40 #
Sep 12, 2011 23:56:49 #
Sep 13, 2011 05:56:37 #
Great idea... I understand, and will have to investigate, that they now make paddles to use as a fill device, when you don't want to use flash. Something else to look into.... They were proposed to use in doing portraits, but might be usefull in other ways....
Sep 13, 2011 08:49:32 #
dixiemegapixel
Loc: Salemburg, NC
I've use the windshield sun screen. Fabric stores sell nice satin-like materials which are white one one side and gold or silver on the other. I also carry a photo bag sized piece of poster board which is white/black. It works well for macro backgrounds (especially flowers). Additionally, I use the white side for custom white balance.
Sep 13, 2011 10:29:56 #
Sep 13, 2011 11:53:36 #
great Idea! I did just buy reflectors on ebay, gold, silver, white, black, and transparent for just $21.
Sep 13, 2011 12:19:10 #
Jim,
Do you have an outside flash? When I take pictures for one of my Client Realtors, who wants pictures of his new listing and the front of the house has to many shadows, I put my electronic flash on the camera, add the diffuser in front of it and even reduce 1 or 2 stops on the flash.
Do you have an outside flash? When I take pictures for one of my Client Realtors, who wants pictures of his new listing and the front of the house has to many shadows, I put my electronic flash on the camera, add the diffuser in front of it and even reduce 1 or 2 stops on the flash.
Sep 13, 2011 12:28:42 #
Ronny wrote:
Jim,
Do you have an outside flash? When I take pictures for one of my Client Realtors, who wants pictures of his new listing and the front of the house has to many shadows, I put my electronic flash on the camera, add the diffuser in front of it and even reduce 1 or 2 stops on the flash.
Do you have an outside flash? When I take pictures for one of my Client Realtors, who wants pictures of his new listing and the front of the house has to many shadows, I put my electronic flash on the camera, add the diffuser in front of it and even reduce 1 or 2 stops on the flash.
:D I love all of these tips!! :-D
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