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photo tent photos
10/24/11 at 20:11:39

Built a photo tent this weekend and I'm trying to figure out the lighting. In the thread before this one you guys were talking about shining the light at white paper and reflecting it back at the tent. Is this for reflection? I've taken about 50 pictures and I've had around 5 that I like. Reflection is my worst problem. I moved the lights about 3' away and it helped but then there wasn't really enough light. Help here's a few pictures. untouched. these don't look to god awful but I need help.

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David Hamann WR Global Moderator WR Patron Offline Be yourself-every one else is taken! Posts: 5360 Gender:	Re: photo tent photos Reply #1 - 10/24/11 at 20:24:42 i think the 2^nd ones look much better then the 1^st, better detail. just my opinion.
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Chuck Beland WR Supporter Head WR Twit Offline I got my eyes on you. Posts: 12447 Gender:	Re: photo tent photos Reply #2 - 10/25/11 at 00:49:18 In the top photo I like the one on the left it shows the color although the background is a bit dark. I do like the pen on the right better more light so we see more details.
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Re: photo tent photos
Reply #3 - 10/25/11 at 09:49:52

David Hamann wrote on 10/24/11 at 20:24:42:

i think the 2^nd ones look much better then the 1^st, better detail. just my opinion.

I agree with Dave. The first bowl photo has too harsh of shadows. (Did you use the flash for that one?) The second bowl shot could be a little lighter, but I think it came out pretty good. The second pen pic looks real good from where I'm sitting, too.

Don't worry too much about eliminating the reflection. Sometimes a little is a good thing, as it helps show the gloss of the finish and it can also help provide depth to the shot.

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Bill Schoppert WR Champion Offline WR Rocks! Posts: 427 Gender:	Re: photo tent photos Reply #4 - 10/25/11 at 16:56:33 thanks guys. I have been playing with the settings on the camera but you comments are a good start for me to compare to. When I think I have it I will post a few more. That could be awhile.
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Mike Baber WR Addict WR Supporter Offline When all else fails, ask someone who knows! Posts: 5952 Gender:	Re: photo tent photos Reply #5 - 10/26/11 at 07:14:41 I really like the background on the photo_tent_002.jpg and the photo_tent_009.jpg the best, it brings out the true color of the piece's if you ask me.
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Bob Hathaway Full Member Offline WR Rocks! Posts: 65 Gender:	Re: photo tent photos Reply #6 - 10/27/11 at 08:23:38 Bill, I like the #2 and #9 the best. I built a "photo box" using white foamboard. Tried several lighting combinations with no luck. Found what worked best for me was adjusting the white balance on my camera and just using the flourescent lighting in my shop.
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Grant Hobgood Junior Member Offline WR Rocks! Posts: 37	Re: photo tent photos Reply #7 - 11/07/11 at 05:47:24 Try lighting the background and theq piece separately. Putting a strong light on the background and using a diffused light source on the piece itself it may help you. Also, google "product photography tips" as that is what you are trying to get down.
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Bill Schoppert WR Champion Offline WR Rocks! Posts: 427 Gender:	Re: photo tent photos Reply #8 - 11/07/11 at 11:23:33 Thanks Grant for the tips and I will google for more
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