Monday, July 5, 2010

photography

For anyone looking to improve their skills at small object photography, I highly recommend Steve Meltzer's  Photographing Arts, Crafts & Collectibles . I just purchased it the other day, and haven't delved very deep into it, but have already seen an improvement thanks to his explanation of how to best light a piece of jewelry with reflective surfaces.

Here is an example: the Lumina Window Necklace from my Etsy shop. I was never quite happy with how my photo captured the beauty of the stained glass and patina of this necklace.


now, with Steve's lighting suggestions and a more textural background



Here's to learning and improving! I'm sure to do both with further reading of this in depth book.

7 comments:

  1. WOW big difference! Thanks for the recommendation.

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  2. I've always thought your photography was fantastic and yet, you have trumped yourself!

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  3. beautiful photo! I will check this out. Now, if I could get instructions for photographing an oil painting...

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  4. now you can really see the gorgeous iridescence. well done!

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  5. You are welcome Charlee~
    MM, thank you so much. Always room for improvement, I say!
    S&B, there is a section of the book on photographing paintings!
    x

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  6. I am going to check out this book. I am always looking to improve my photography. Your photos look great. They really highlight the beauty of your pieces.

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