lindanelson Posted February 1, 2008 Share Posted February 1, 2008 I'm in the process of changing my website pictures. I've decided to go with all palm.What do you think of the way I did this picture? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vio Posted February 2, 2008 Share Posted February 2, 2008 I think it looks nice. I like the edging you did. It's pretty. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SatinDucky Posted February 2, 2008 Share Posted February 2, 2008 Maybe try taking the picture from the front of the candle instead of the top? It looks kinda ... ummm... grrr.. can't think of the word. All that comes to mind is katty-whampus...lol. Is it a 3 x 6 or 3 x 3? The background and bordering are nice though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Late Night Posted February 2, 2008 Share Posted February 2, 2008 Pretty border but I agee with Satin Ducky. I'd take the picture more straight on because it doesn't look proportioned from the to. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
a1quick Posted February 2, 2008 Share Posted February 2, 2008 That is a cool looking candle! I would maybe try it straight on too. Then post it and let us see! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Donita Posted February 2, 2008 Share Posted February 2, 2008 The Duck speaks the truth ...........Donita Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soapbuddy Posted February 2, 2008 Share Posted February 2, 2008 I would crop it. The candle is too pretty to have all that background around it.:smiley2: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lindanelson Posted February 3, 2008 Author Share Posted February 3, 2008 Thanks everyone.I'll take another picture in the next couple days and post it.I have this candles wrapped and tagged...will try a picture with it...might have to wait for another one to get done. That's my plan tomorrow before the Super Bowl starts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BruceCarvesWax Posted February 3, 2008 Share Posted February 3, 2008 From the top it looks like you used a fish eye lens on the candle so the top seems larger than the bottom which is not good. Straight on shot would work better and a more bland background would work for a web page. Not feeling the edge thing ya got going on either. Would be ok with just a fade edge but the design in the fade is buggin me for some reason. Bruce Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gerrie Posted February 3, 2008 Share Posted February 3, 2008 I feel the same as Bruce. Just seems a bit to busy for me, my eyes are all over the place instead of on the candle. You want to focus on the beautiful candle, so I'm not sure you need all the other "stuff". A more subtle background might be good. Think you just need to try several different techniques and see what works best for your website. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lindanelson Posted February 7, 2008 Author Share Posted February 7, 2008 I took another picture finally. Here are a couple different ones. Which one do you like better?I'm thinking the one without the flower frame. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soapbuddy Posted February 8, 2008 Share Posted February 8, 2008 I'm sorry Linda,From either one of those pics, I can't tell what it is. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SatinDucky Posted February 8, 2008 Share Posted February 8, 2008 I agree with soapbuddy.It would be better if it wasn't completely straight on. Maybe raise the camera and shift it to the side just a bit, so that a small amount of the top and a side shows. It'll make it easier to tell it's a 3 dimensional square.As for the border, I don't really care for any border. Even just the fade border would look much better if it was thinner, maybe 1/4 of the size there. Too much border or a busy one detracts from the picture inside, IMO. I would also crop out some of the blue background on the sides to make the candle stand out. If it was a postcard or something like that, it would be different. I like the color of the background though, it's subtle and shows the candles colors nicely Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Late Night Posted February 8, 2008 Share Posted February 8, 2008 I don't think I'd do anything fancy with the borders. It really distracts from the picture. I'd concentrate on getting the clearest picture of the product. Frustrating isn't it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest WhoMe? Posted February 8, 2008 Share Posted February 8, 2008 I agree with most everyone else. The photo should be taken slightly raised, but not on top like the first. I would also suggest not using a flash (it looks like you used a flash and its washing out the candle-producing a glare on it). Its a pretty candle and you want to get the best possible shot of it. I also agree that you should leave the "fancy" borders off. You want to showcase the candle and not draw attention to the border. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lindanelson Posted February 8, 2008 Author Share Posted February 8, 2008 I'm not good at taking pictures. Here's another try.Should I have just the plain candle or with all the packaging? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soapbuddy Posted February 10, 2008 Share Posted February 10, 2008 I would go with something like this: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grumpy Girl Posted February 10, 2008 Share Posted February 10, 2008 If it were me, I'd put it in front of a window that doesn't have any direct sunlight streaming in or outside in the shade and lose the flash. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lindanelson Posted February 10, 2008 Author Share Posted February 10, 2008 Guess I'll be being taking new pictures. Thank you...I appreciate the help. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kandlekrazy Posted February 12, 2008 Share Posted February 12, 2008 I personally like the background better than all white. I think the pretty border would be nice for a homepage shot but not for individual products because it takes the eye away from the candle itself. Your very last shot was the best, the only thing I might do is lift the wick up like it was in your first photo. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
erinmfritz Posted February 13, 2008 Share Posted February 13, 2008 I agree, I like the blue background but maybe try something a little lighter color on the background if you do want to stick with a colored background. Are you using a light box? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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