05/26/2008 (11:33 am)
More photography practice
Have I said this before? The most difficult part of my job as a potter is taking pictures of the pieces. Since I sell mostly online, the photographs must depict the piece as accurately as possible. This latest attempt was done outdoors, using natural light. The pictures were taken in the shade, but the piece is so glossy, it still picks up reflection. The bamboo background was taken fully outdoors, the black background was in a photo tent. Which do you like best? Why?
Quick note: the wax burner does not sit crooked. My tripod does, and I forgot to adjust it!
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I like the pic on the right. The darker background seems to make the clean lines of the pot “pop”. Colors seem to be right on target too!
Comment by Kathi — May 26, 2008 @ 11:54 am
I agree with Kathi that the black background makes your piece pop!
The first one is a little out of focus and the busy background competes with your busy piece. This background would be more appropriate for simple, earthy pieces.
Don’t worry about a little glare or reflection. You can get a polarizing lens from a camera store - it doesn’t have to fit your camera - and hold it between the camera lens and the piece and adjust it until the glare is reduced. It will not disappear entirely.
Comment by Lisa LaPella — May 26, 2008 @ 1:55 pm
I like the one with the dark background better.
Comment by Ant — May 26, 2008 @ 2:11 pm
The black background is best, cute piece!
Comment by Nodin's Nest — June 1, 2008 @ 5:23 pm