pixie Posted September 21, 2011 Share Posted September 21, 2011 Can someone recommend a good photographer to photograph candles at a reasonable price? I've tried photographing them myself but just dont want to mess with it. If you have a recommendation, please let me know. Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VerticallyEnhanced Posted September 21, 2011 Share Posted September 21, 2011 (edited) I have someone that I use that charges me $100 for each commercial photo I choose to use. She takes a ton of them at different angles, with different lenses, etc. She does not charge me a sitting fee or anything else, it is just a flat $100 for the final edited shot (digital format) that I can use for whatever I want (website, business cards, print ads, etc.). If you are interested message me on here and I will send you her info. Edited September 21, 2011 by VerticallyEnhanced Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
islandgirl Posted September 22, 2011 Share Posted September 22, 2011 Thanks VE.. That is good to know!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seahawks Posted September 29, 2011 Share Posted September 29, 2011 Can someone recommend a good photographer to photograph candles at a reasonable price? I've tried photographing them myself but just dont want to mess with it. If you have a recommendation, please let me know. ThanksPixie,What kind of product shots are you going for? Solid white background with an isolated item or with the product in a setting/themed backdrop? I could potentially help you out depending on what's required. If you're still interested in DIY I know some useful tips I could shoot your way when I'm on next.Mark Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sherry Posted October 1, 2011 Share Posted October 1, 2011 I would like help to learn how to do the the solid white background, any help will be appreciated :smiley2: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bearmnt Posted October 1, 2011 Share Posted October 1, 2011 I find a lot of really helpful tutorial links on photography on pintrest, the have some good product photography ones too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seahawks Posted October 1, 2011 Share Posted October 1, 2011 I would be glad to help, but first here is a briefer that may or may not help some. As others have suggested, I think searching the topic will help give a better idea of equipment, setups, and techniques employed. Typed this in a hurry as I have to head out, just realized my passion for product photography is still there after a couple years off from shooting on a regular basis! If anyone has questions just post or PM if that is possible.Camera While the camera itself holds the power to really make or break an image, in this case it is more so the correct lens and angle combination that create a dynamic and versatile stock/product image. The camera should almost always be mounted on a tripod to achieve the best results and using a remote trigger or time delay if possible. Most modern point and shoot style cameras will suffice but once again a nice DSLR with some accessory and lens options will make a huge difference. The key item to remember in each product shot is to set your white balance to that paper or poster board or whatever white background your are using. Background All dependent on the actual product size, but setup can and should be kept as simple a possible. A wide roll of white paper or perhaps a piece of white poster board curved into a 90 degree angle (not creased) and attached to a table top will do well for this. Expensive backdrops are not really necessary, especially at first. Lighting Much of the difficulty in shooting products with a white background revolves around blowing out the shadows around your item. To do this avoid using the on camera flash, but instead use supplemental lighting on at least the left and right sides of the product. Top and bottom are very useful too if you have the tools handy. Expensive strobes are not necessary but nice to have, shop lights are actually recommended by many as they are very intense and inexpensive, but do produce a lot of heat so be cautious in their placement. It is also important to not mix light sources, in other words no Incandescent/CFL/LED,etc combinations, this throws off the color temperature of the shot. Even light coverage will soften shadows to a tolerable point but will not give you that truly white/clean background. Post-processing With all this considered, it is the post-processing that really makes ties it together. What software is used will vary depending on what is suitable I realize, and can get rather “spendy.” There are plenty of inexpensive and even free applications out there, but what you need is a way to adjust exposure and color levels in order to phase out that last bit of shadow lingering around the item. This will make all the difference in the world and really make your item “pop” into a more crisp view.Best,Mark Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monvi33 Posted October 4, 2011 Share Posted October 4, 2011 I made a box out of the white thick poster board, It has a bottom and three sides with no top. I take all of my pictures outside(because the lighting in my house is terrible). And take a ton of picture of each item. It has been really awesome, and it costed a whopping 4.00 to build. I still sometimes have to edit the photos a little to increase the brightness, but they turn out pretty good, and it really is easy to do yourself. (as long as you have a good camera)I use the macro setting on my camera, no fancy lenses yet...but I am looking into playing with some. Here are a couple of my product pics I have taken, both for me and a friends stuff. Good luck with your photos...you can pm me if you want some additional tips. Monica Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sherry Posted October 4, 2011 Share Posted October 4, 2011 Thats cool I am going to try it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sporadic Posted October 7, 2011 Share Posted October 7, 2011 I've heard good things about this guy: http://www.pegboardmedia.com/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beekeeper_sd Posted October 8, 2011 Share Posted October 8, 2011 (edited) I did all my own photography and it was challenging but, once I figured it out, really kind of fun. The most important part I found out, and that's why my ealiest pictures didn't turn out well, is lighting. I bought a cheap, clamp on utility light (the kind with the silver reflector), would clamp it on the back of a chair, drape some material under and behind my products, place the products at different heights with colored boxes and tins, and add things like small rocks, nice small silk flowers, etc. and snap away with my digital camera. Would sometimes take 6-8 pictures of each product and compare until I came up with the best ones. It's kind of fun seeing the results.P.S. notice my profile picture, I took that one! Also, don't forget to light yoiur candles when you take the picture, it makes a big difference. Edited October 8, 2011 by beekeeper_sd Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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