AngelaVA Posted January 30, 2006 Share Posted January 30, 2006 I really could use some help taking pics for my website. I have never been good at taking pictures and would love some tips for getting great shots. My style is not country at all. It's more classic, simple and elegant. I have a digital camera and a regular camera, both of which are pretty nice. I tend to get pictures that are blurry, too light/too dark, generally crappy, etc . . . lol. Any suggestions? TIA! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
celicagtca Posted January 30, 2006 Share Posted January 30, 2006 I tend to play around with the different settings on my digital camera and try using a tripod when taking pics that way the camera is steady with no shake. Try using a nice background with your photos and have lots of light. If your using lots of lighting, turn off the flash on the camera, that way your photos aren't over exposed. Not enough lighting leads to dark, dull pics. Take photos at different angles and always use the method of "braketing". Taking 3 pics at different angles and choosing one from the 3.Hope that helps ya and good luck with your photos. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VerticallyEnhanced Posted January 30, 2006 Share Posted January 30, 2006 I actually made a background out of a piece of light plywood which I covered with material. I take all my pictures on our back porch. It is great lighting and I get much better pictures than I ever did inside. I prop the background up against the wall on a table which I have covered with a black sheet. This plus using a photo shop editor makes for some snazzy shots. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sudsnwicks Posted January 30, 2006 Share Posted January 30, 2006 Using the digital camera will be more convenient. You can take the photo over and over again until you have a satisfactory shot, then just delete the rest. No wastage of film or having to develop photos you won't be using. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sharyl55 Posted January 30, 2006 Share Posted January 30, 2006 Angela, there was a post on the old board with detailed info on how to take candle pictures. Here is the linkhttp://www.candletech.com/cgi-local/yabb/YaBB.cgi?board=business;action=display;num=1116941663;start=0Thought they were pretty good instructions. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AngelaVA Posted January 30, 2006 Author Share Posted January 30, 2006 Thanks so much for all the tips! And Sharyl, I'm off to check out that old thread now. I really take horrible pictures, but I am much more hopeful now. I think I will definitely try going outside to take pics too. We have a great backyard that gets a lot of natural light and sun, so if it doesn't rain today, maybe I can get out there. I just want my pictures to look really nice, you know? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VerticallyEnhanced Posted January 30, 2006 Share Posted January 30, 2006 this may sound funny, but an overcast day is even better for outdoor pics. if you do take them on a sunny day, find shade. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Candle Man Posted January 30, 2006 Share Posted January 30, 2006 Here are some sites with great infohttp://www.theswitchboards.com/articles_professionalphotos.htmlhttp://www.rhapsodydolls.com/doll_photography.htmhttp://www.creativepro.com/story/feature/19002.htmlhttp://www.pbase.com/wlhuber/light_box_light_tent Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AngelaVA Posted January 30, 2006 Author Share Posted January 30, 2006 Wow! Those are really great sites. Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
prairieannie Posted February 1, 2006 Share Posted February 1, 2006 If you get a chance..pick Grumpygirl's brain a bit..don't know if she saw this post or not..but the girl knows a thing or two about taking pictures And she's got some very helpful ideas! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jwahlton Posted February 1, 2006 Share Posted February 1, 2006 One tip I read is to use freezer paper, not the shiny side, as the backdrop. I started doing that and like the way my pictures come out Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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