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Saved by 76 people (22 private), first by anonymouse user on 2006-03-02
- Miklb-online on 2008-07-11 - Tags photography
- Avdigrimm on 2008-03-27 - Tags art , howto , images , photography , photoshop , techniques
- Cmdrmax on 2008-03-23 - Tags howto , photography , photoshop , tutorials
- Innov8ion on 2008-03-23 - Tags photography
- Noel_gomez on 2008-03-20 - Tags camera , digital , image , photoshop , picture , tips , training , tutorial
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Taking Professional Looking
Photos Without a Professional
Highlighted by inspirat
The Setup:
When taking your own photos, you want lots of light - but not direct light. Direct light will cause harsh shadows, which you don’t want. DO NOT USE A FLASH! Flashes wash out colors and details – and even the entire photo if you are taking close up shots. Professional looking product photos have soft shadows and a subtle background. To achieve this effect, you want soft, diffused light. You could buy a fancy "photo tent" or “light box” to diffuse the light for you... but who wants to spend that much money?
When taking your own photos, you want lots of light - but not direct light. Direct light will cause harsh shadows, which you don’t want. DO NOT USE A FLASH! Flashes wash out colors and details – and even the entire photo if you are taking close up shots. Professional looking product photos have soft shadows and a subtle background. To achieve this effect, you want soft, diffused light. You could buy a fancy "photo tent" or “light box” to diffuse the light for you... but who wants to spend that much money?
Highlighted by cristambor
Public Comment
on 2006-07-25 by lauraem
on 2006-08-10 by powmow
on 2006-10-23 by tsangal