Any ideas on how to get better photos to be used for online and print ads
Feb 15, 2017 23:45:57 #
The following pictures are some I took for a local Interior Design store. Unfortunately, I had little room to work, and I was NOT comfortable with moving their "very" expensive pieces, to get the best shot. Also, there were cars parked outside the store and it showed in the background, through the windows. I am not good with photoshop, so not sure how I could make them "disappear". Any suggestions and constructive criticism is welcome. Keep in mind, I did this as a favor, and did not get paid. My payment was getting to practice in their beautiful store. But, I would love to get some paying jobs, doing this type of photography. Thanks for your input!
Feb 15, 2017 23:59:24 #
Feb 16, 2017 00:06:14 #
Just a couple of thoughta.
Isolate your subject from the background.
Have no distracting elements.
You may be able to do that by using backdrops (possible sheets of coloured carboard for the smaller subjects and plain white or black material for the larger subjects).
If you have an assistant it will be easier, other wise you may need supports for the backdrop.
The other alternative may be to control the light to isolate the subject, however you may need a fair amount of lighting gear etc to do this and possibly shoot at night..
Isolate your subject from the background.
Have no distracting elements.
You may be able to do that by using backdrops (possible sheets of coloured carboard for the smaller subjects and plain white or black material for the larger subjects).
If you have an assistant it will be easier, other wise you may need supports for the backdrop.
The other alternative may be to control the light to isolate the subject, however you may need a fair amount of lighting gear etc to do this and possibly shoot at night..
Feb 16, 2017 00:08:54 #
I was using my canon 70-200 F2.8L IS II. Yes , I should have taken my 18-55, but it is a kit lens, and I have a hard time using it over my better lens. I changed my fstop to different settings I used the 2.8 when the window was in the background, hoping to blur out the busy background outide the window.
dirtpusher wrote:
What fstop was you using. Which lens.
Feb 16, 2017 00:09:20 #
Feb 16, 2017 00:10:27 #
Feb 16, 2017 00:12:20 #
Thanks for your input. I will definitely remember this and go shopping for accessories. :)
RichardTaylor wrote:
Just a couple of thoughta. br Isolate your subject... (show quote)
Feb 16, 2017 00:15:39 #
Thanks, I have watched a few of his tutorials about my camera settings, but not this one! I saved the link and I am going to watch it, probably more than once! Thanks again!
dirtpusher wrote:
Feb 16, 2017 00:21:09 #
tresap23 wrote:
Thanks, I have watched a few of his tutorials about my camera settings, but not this one! I saved the link and I am going to watch it, probably more than once! Thanks again!
He makes it pretty simple direct to the point. Just shallow up your Dof you'll be good.
Have Fun🙃🙃🙃
Did his other settings video make sense?
Feb 16, 2017 00:25:30 #
Have a look at some of the Don Giannatti videos on YouTube (especially for the smaller subjects)
Feb 16, 2017 06:44:13 #
It is a challenging place to photograph! They want to cram as much stuff in a limited space for customers to look at - but with photography that means busy backgrounds. Going close and going for a small depth of field will help - and the idea of an assistant holding a large background is a good one if you can manage it!
Feb 16, 2017 08:27:24 #
You need a flash so that you can add light to a dark(er) subject against a window or similar back-lit subject, aka fill flash. Every image posted would have benefited from more light. You'll also need a diffuser to soften the light from the flash if you can't bounce the light off a ceiling or wall for a more natural look. If you go with a flash, look at a new product MagSphere for a tool to soften the light.
Look at each image and make some 'next time' notes for things to do different that have nothing to do with equipment. For the first vase, why not remove the sign / frame from the table? For the blue lamp, why not move the sales tag out of sight? Is that a wire coming in from the top? For the whiskey barrel, why not move the chairs some to lessen how they block the barrel?
Look at each image and make some 'next time' notes for things to do different that have nothing to do with equipment. For the first vase, why not remove the sign / frame from the table? For the blue lamp, why not move the sales tag out of sight? Is that a wire coming in from the top? For the whiskey barrel, why not move the chairs some to lessen how they block the barrel?
Feb 16, 2017 10:18:49 #
Well he is a little out there, but I did pick up a few things lol thanks for the advice and tips have a great day!😄
dirtpusher wrote:
He makes it pretty simple direct to the point. Just shallow up your Dof you'll be good.
Have Fun🙃🙃🙃
Did his other settings video make sense?
Have Fun🙃🙃🙃
Did his other settings video make sense?
Feb 16, 2017 10:33:34 #
I think they are very nice but did like the idea of a backboard to cut out the cars.
Feb 16, 2017 15:55:39 #
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