Exhibit A: The photo on the left is an example of what I thought was the best I could do in terms of photographing my work. Then I started researching this article, and I realized that I did not have a clue about photography. The photo on the right is much better, don't you think? I posed my daughter
next to a window with soft lighting, and my son (off-camera) is holding a "fill card" to bounce the light back on to her right side. (
The fill card is actually just a piece of foamcore I got at Staples.) This lighting really helps you see the colors and textures of this top.Yet another example of an old dog being able to learn a new trick! I go into loads of detail in my article about photographing your work, so click here to read the entire piece.
3 comments:
Great article on PR, I'm going to dive into the links you provided there to improve my photographing skills . Only wish for more time!
And your story about in-house photographers could have been my story! I was smiling at the very recognizable scene you pictured.
What a great article! All the suggestions are so simple. I've seen photographers use the foam core before but was never sure why they used it. Thanks for the detailed and simple information.
Dana
This was a great article. The point I liked best was about the cropping. I can't tell you how many times I have to look at a reviewer's picture twice because I'm so distracted at things like wall treatments, someone's hairstyle, a fireplace, etc. I close out the window, then think, "Now what did their garment look like?" Then I have to open it up again LOL. I must have picture ADD.
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