Photographing Small Scale Work - crafthaus2024-03-29T15:59:25Zhttps://crafthaus.ning.com/forum/topics/photographing-small-scale-work?commentId=2104389%3AComment%3A61578&feed=yes&xn_auth=noWOW! I really need to update…tag:crafthaus.ning.com,2011-03-08:2104389:Comment:1996952011-03-08T07:52:13.071ZStevie B.https://crafthaus.ning.com/profile/StevieB
WOW! I really need to update these setup photos. Ive gone all studio strobes & much more...Update soon!
WOW! I really need to update these setup photos. Ive gone all studio strobes & much more...Update soon! Thanks to everyone for their…tag:crafthaus.ning.com,2010-01-19:2104389:Comment:886862010-01-19T07:36:04.549ZLaura S. Langhttps://crafthaus.ning.com/xn/detail/u_3vm9iw9m1wolw
Thanks to everyone for their comments and suggestions. I have read Harriet Estel-Berman's articles. They are always the greatest. My friend learned the hard way with her choice of photographers as jewelry was not his niche. He did reshoot some items at a negotiated price, which was fair.<br />
I appreciate the discussion of these posts. Thank you all.<br />
Laura Lang, Three Circle Studio
Thanks to everyone for their comments and suggestions. I have read Harriet Estel-Berman's articles. They are always the greatest. My friend learned the hard way with her choice of photographers as jewelry was not his niche. He did reshoot some items at a negotiated price, which was fair.<br />
I appreciate the discussion of these posts. Thank you all.<br />
Laura Lang, Three Circle Studio That's great, you are Re-Purp…tag:crafthaus.ning.com,2009-07-31:2104389:Comment:633422009-07-31T21:26:38.149ZLinda Lankfordhttps://crafthaus.ning.com/xn/detail/u_159tqmdfu5krm
That's great, you are Re-Purposing. It's all the rage now.
That's great, you are Re-Purposing. It's all the rage now. YOU HAVE DISCOVERED THE MAGIC…tag:crafthaus.ning.com,2009-07-31:2104389:Comment:633242009-07-31T17:19:17.653ZStevie B.https://crafthaus.ning.com/profile/StevieB
YOU HAVE DISCOVERED THE MAGIC THAT MAKES IT ALL HAPPEN!<br />
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:) Yeah, love the risers. Usually they can't be seen as I clip the black fabric (aka an old sheet) around the frame. This keeps the underneath lighting from bleeding out where I don't want it and has the added benefit of covering up my homemade risers if a client ever comes over in the make believe future I have in a corner of my head. Actually, a few artists have already approached me to do shots but I tell them I am not quite ready and…
YOU HAVE DISCOVERED THE MAGIC THAT MAKES IT ALL HAPPEN!<br />
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:) Yeah, love the risers. Usually they can't be seen as I clip the black fabric (aka an old sheet) around the frame. This keeps the underneath lighting from bleeding out where I don't want it and has the added benefit of covering up my homemade risers if a client ever comes over in the make believe future I have in a corner of my head. Actually, a few artists have already approached me to do shots but I tell them I am not quite ready and refer them to a pro.<br />
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BTW- Did you notice that at the ends of each leg is an upside down solar garden light top? After the landscapers destroyed them last year I had to find a way to re-purpose them :) Looks like I will be shopping…tag:crafthaus.ning.com,2009-07-27:2104389:Comment:627552009-07-27T02:44:10.378ZLinda Lankfordhttps://crafthaus.ning.com/xn/detail/u_159tqmdfu5krm
Looks like I will be shopping ebay for some soft boxes and one of those tables. My husband is a veterinarian, so I think I can come up with a set of those risers you've got there :-)
Looks like I will be shopping ebay for some soft boxes and one of those tables. My husband is a veterinarian, so I think I can come up with a set of those risers you've got there :-) Here's some quick and blurry…tag:crafthaus.ning.com,2009-07-27:2104389:Comment:627432009-07-27T01:01:47.544ZStevie B.https://crafthaus.ning.com/profile/StevieB
Here's some quick and blurry shots I had recently taken to send to a photographer in Australia who was kind enough to answer a few questions I had. There is a softbox to the left and another above in the first picture. It's a "box" that diffuses the light and make it softer, so the shadows aren't seen or not as hard. To the right is a softbox that covers my flash, sometimes I use it, sometimes I dont. This is the general set up. It does change slightly depending on the piece but it's a good…
Here's some quick and blurry shots I had recently taken to send to a photographer in Australia who was kind enough to answer a few questions I had. There is a softbox to the left and another above in the first picture. It's a "box" that diffuses the light and make it softer, so the shadows aren't seen or not as hard. To the right is a softbox that covers my flash, sometimes I use it, sometimes I dont. This is the general set up. It does change slightly depending on the piece but it's a good starting point for most of my jewelry shots. I am still working on the underneath lighting, though right now I am working on getting a few call for entries out and maybe, if I am really lucky, I'll get in the studio :) <br />
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<p style="text-align: left;"><img src="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/301015483?profile=original" alt="" width="800" height="1200"></p> Steve, I would love to see a…tag:crafthaus.ning.com,2009-07-26:2104389:Comment:626032009-07-26T19:17:36.838ZLinda Lankfordhttps://crafthaus.ning.com/xn/detail/u_159tqmdfu5krm
Steve, I would love to see a photo of your set up so that I can get a better idea of the positioning of your lights and etc. Is that possible? I have quite a few of the items needed for taking good images, but can never get the lighting correct. I have never tried to take RAW images but I assume my camera will do it. I have a Nikon 50 DSLR. I might be forced to get out the instruction booklet to figure it out. One thing, I don't even know what a soft box is. I see some computer searches in my…
Steve, I would love to see a photo of your set up so that I can get a better idea of the positioning of your lights and etc. Is that possible? I have quite a few of the items needed for taking good images, but can never get the lighting correct. I have never tried to take RAW images but I assume my camera will do it. I have a Nikon 50 DSLR. I might be forced to get out the instruction booklet to figure it out. One thing, I don't even know what a soft box is. I see some computer searches in my future. novelstoo@sbcglobal.net We agree with Harriete. "Bad"…tag:crafthaus.ning.com,2009-07-18:2104389:Comment:616872009-07-18T14:14:07.374Z2Roseshttps://crafthaus.ning.com/profile/2Roses
We agree with Harriete. "Bad" photography is most often the result of the photographer not understanding the expectations of the customer. Almost all professionals will reshoot if you are also professional, polite and specific about what needs to be corrected, as Harriete said, in writing.<br />
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Be aware that it is your responsibility to communicate your expectations to the photographer up front if you want a specific style of lighting, composition, background, etc. Expect to pay an additional fee…
We agree with Harriete. "Bad" photography is most often the result of the photographer not understanding the expectations of the customer. Almost all professionals will reshoot if you are also professional, polite and specific about what needs to be corrected, as Harriete said, in writing.<br />
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Be aware that it is your responsibility to communicate your expectations to the photographer up front if you want a specific style of lighting, composition, background, etc. Expect to pay an additional fee (usually a % of the original fee) if the reshoot is based on meeting specifications not communicated in the original shoot.<br />
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That said, photographing jewelry is a very specialized niche of photography. Not all photographers have the equipment and experience to do it. Best practice is to look at the photographer's portfolio for jewelry experience prior to contracting them. Ask specifically to see samples of jewelry photography. If they don't have any, or you are not impressed by what they show you... find another photographer. I recommend that this person…tag:crafthaus.ning.com,2009-07-17:2104389:Comment:615802009-07-17T00:04:42.016ZHarriete E Bermanhttps://crafthaus.ning.com/profile/HarrieteEstelBerman
I recommend that this person go back to the photographer and ask for a reshoot. She/he needs to supply specific criticism about what is wrong with the photos and how to improve them. The photographer doesn't want bad "word of mouth" or a poor recommendation.<br />
The complaints need to written down in very polite language.<br />
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The Professional Guidelines has two new documents that might help with developing a structured critique for the photos.<br />
Two new documents are:<br />
GUIDE TO PROFESSIONAL QUALITY…
I recommend that this person go back to the photographer and ask for a reshoot. She/he needs to supply specific criticism about what is wrong with the photos and how to improve them. The photographer doesn't want bad "word of mouth" or a poor recommendation.<br />
The complaints need to written down in very polite language.<br />
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The Professional Guidelines has two new documents that might help with developing a structured critique for the photos.<br />
Two new documents are:<br />
GUIDE TO PROFESSIONAL QUALITY IMAGES<br />
<a href="http://www.harriete-estel-berman.info/profguidelines/qualityimage.html">http://www.harriete-estel-berman.info/profguidelines/qualityimage.html</a><br />
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WORKING WITH DIGITAL IMAGES EFFFECTIVELY<br />
<a href="http://www.harriete-estel-berman.info/profguidelines/digitalformat.html">http://www.harriete-estel-berman.info/profguidelines/digitalformat.html</a><br />
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To find a photographer, did you look on the SNAG Web site. <a href="http://www.snagmetalsmith.org">www.snagmetalsmith.org</a>. There is a list of photographers.<br />
Another idea is to go to a local school and ask around for a person interested in a job. Hi Brigitte-A fellow artist j…tag:crafthaus.ning.com,2009-07-16:2104389:Comment:615782009-07-16T23:22:58.720ZLaura S. Langhttps://crafthaus.ning.com/xn/detail/u_3vm9iw9m1wolw
Hi Brigitte-A fellow artist just parted with way too much money for some horrible pictures of her gorgeous jewelry. I don't know what recourse she has as she did not sign any contract with this photographer.<br />
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Any suggestions for a photographer in the Phoenix/Scottsdale Arizona area?<br />
Sincerely,<br />
Laura Lang<br />
3circlestudio@gmail.com or lslang@cox.net
Hi Brigitte-A fellow artist just parted with way too much money for some horrible pictures of her gorgeous jewelry. I don't know what recourse she has as she did not sign any contract with this photographer.<br />
<br />
Any suggestions for a photographer in the Phoenix/Scottsdale Arizona area?<br />
Sincerely,<br />
Laura Lang<br />
3circlestudio@gmail.com or lslang@cox.net