With my colorful little beads being a bit quirky, I prefer a very neutral background. I've tried different colors and still resort to them once in a while, but personally, I prefer for the beads to be on a minimalist background.
So here is my low tech photography set up.
Yep, that's right. Two sheets of white paper on my old kitchen table next to a window.
I prefer to take pictures on cloudy days. When it's sunny, I am sure that there isn't any direct sun
coming through the window.
It's that simple.I check my white balance on my little Cool Pix camera, and make sure it's on macro and away I go.
I do a tiny bit of editing in Photoshop Elements, and voila, I'm done.
I think my hardest part is trying to hold my camera still. Sometimes I rest my hands on nearby boxes or other sturdy items.
That's it. Easy peasy. Now let's hear whether you've got some tips and tricks for our readers. I know I've got a lot to learn.
Thanks for sharing that! I have tried variuos set-ups, but the best for me is always bright natural light on a plain background.
ReplyDeleteMarcy, your simple set-up gives me hope that I'll be able to take my own pics some day. My husband does them in a light box with his fancy camera that's too complicated for me to figure out (or he just doesn't want me using his camera). My little camera can't photograph beads. So we have a little system - when my beads are ready they get in line on the dining room table and when the line is starting to snake around, my husband will take the pics in one big batch. My beads have learned patience (and so have I), but I'd love to do the pics myself. I'll have to check out a Cool Pix camera. Thanks for sharing - and I LOVE that owl!
ReplyDeleteMarcy, how smart! I love cloudy days for shooting, but never thought of using a 2nd sheet of paper as a source of reflection.
ReplyDeleteYour photos are stunning.
Marcy, We have very similar setups for photos. Your photos are better than mine, though. I have to keep working on it! Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteI love your set-up-especially the fork ;o) I use a photo cube with daylight corrected photo fluorescent lights because I generally do photo shoots late at night. I also prefer a neutral background because I don't want to detract from the beads or jewelry.
ReplyDeleteOh, I don't use the fork for the photos. That's my gardening tool that I must have left out. ;)
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