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Aug 18, 2019 11:40:02   #
Jim-Pops Loc: Granbury, Texas
 
This was my first attempt. I put these on a light stand and extension pole with clamps and fishing line. It is a daylight shot no flash, aperture priority, masked and added the background texture. Added the frame with Topaz 2 framing filter, Love this part of Topaz.

A Second version is here, totally different lighting...
https://www.uglyhedgehog.com/t-606257-1.html
If you decide to view scroll down for details on how it was shot.


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Aug 18, 2019 11:52:17   #
donrent Loc: Punta Gorda , Fl
 
Not my photography cup of tea, but thats damn good !

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Aug 18, 2019 12:13:01   #
AirWalter Loc: Tipp City, Ohio
 
Jim-Pops wrote:
This was my first attempt. I put these on a light stand and extension pole with clamps and fishing line. It is a daylight shot no flash, aperture priority, masked and added the background texture. Added the frame with Topaz 2 framing filter, Love this part of Topaz.

A Second version is here, totally different lighting...
https://www.uglyhedgehog.com/t-606257-1.html
If you decide to view scroll down for details on how it was shot.


Very nice! If this was mine I might be tempted to approach Skeechers with it.



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Aug 18, 2019 12:32:11   #
Curmudgeon Loc: SE Arizona
 
I think this is much better than the other one but both great shots.

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Aug 18, 2019 12:48:31   #
Jim-Pops Loc: Granbury, Texas
 
donrent wrote:
Not my photography cup of tea, but thats damn good !


Thank you. I wan't trying to make a cup of tea, its a shoe shot!😉

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Aug 18, 2019 12:49:12   #
Jim-Pops Loc: Granbury, Texas
 
AirWalter wrote:
Very nice! If this was mine I might be tempted to approach Skeechers with it.




Thanks so much.👍

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Aug 18, 2019 12:51:41   #
Jim-Pops Loc: Granbury, Texas
 
Curmudgeon wrote:
I think this is much better than the other one but both great shots.


This one is a fun shot. The other one is more commercial, Product catalog type shot.
Thanks for commenting.👍

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Aug 19, 2019 07:46:14   #
yssirk123 Loc: New Jersey
 
Great shot!!!

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Aug 19, 2019 08:31:44   #
nanaval Loc: Cornwall
 
Very good Jim..

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Aug 19, 2019 10:06:19   #
E.L.. Shapiro Loc: Ottawa, Ontario Canada
 
Great ILLUSTRATION! The shoes look like they are running and the lighting on the OUTSOLE is excellent because it shows the tread (Especially the one you sent me in the PM- Post that one too please!). In leather or fabric shoes, rendering texture is very important. The profile of the shoe is well displayed.

Notice I have written "Illustration". That is because it explains the function of a running, walking or sports type pf shoe. In a straightforward catalog shot of shoes, you need to show more of the upper structure of the shoe or pair of shoes. Shoes are best-shown form the outer angles as seen when they are worn- not usually the arch side. In a pair, you can show them side by side or in different views to emphasize any particular, shape, design or feature.

This is important in shooting products: Even experienced catalog, fashion, and product shooter can't know everything about every THING! Sometimes we are able to get pointers from the client or exact direction as to what are the important features or aspects the require emphasis or an exact layout from the art director. Other times we are just given the job and left to our own resources.
If I am left to my own devices and I am not certain of the best approach or angle I will check out some high-end catalogs and get some basic ideas or do some research like find some of the attached diagrams, so at least I can converse with the client in his or her technical terms. Sometimes we are given a verbal concept that we have to materialize in an image.

This does not mean that you have to copycat everything and not use your own imagination. It's just a matter of defining the job and supplying the right kind of image for the client's purposes.

My own usual approach is to shoot something "different" in addition to the bread & butter image that the client may request. Sometimes the client will go for my idea, use it for another ad or, at least, I have something cool for my own portfolio, especially if the product is especially nice.

As for your shot- I love the concept. The exposure seems fine and the is detail where required. If you are concerned about the density, you can always vary that in post-processing. it looks fine to me on my screen!

Top Job!





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Aug 19, 2019 12:30:18   #
tommystrat Loc: Bigfork, Montana
 
Creative, visually exciting, colorful and interesting - well done!

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