[Woodcarver] taking photos

[Marcia Berkall]

Hi, Charley,

I am not an expert, but I can tell you what has worked for me.  I 
made a photo area in my studio for a relatively small investment.  A 
lot depends on what you are photographing and the sizes.  Since I 
have limited space and I need to photograph both free-standing 
in-the-round items and wall hangings I needed something more 
versatile than a small photo box.  I have posted a photo of my setup 
on picturetrail at 
http://www.picturetrail.com/sfx/album/view/13574569   For wall 
hanging items, the backdrop is a sheet of peg board covered with the 
gray fabric.  I use "modified" drapery hooks for hanging.... don't 
laugh, it works.  :)  For in-the-round items,  I used a window shade, 
replacing the shade with the gray fabric. It works great for me.

I like a neutral gray background rather than the white or blue that I 
have seen in some of the boxes.  As you can see there are two 
swing-arm lamps with incandescent flood bulbs.  There are also two 
small gooseneck lamps on the shelf.  When I shoot, I place those in 
front of the subject at about 45 degrees to the sides and often below 
the subject.  They also have incandescent bulbs.  I have full 
spectrum overhead fluorescent shop lights that are on for ambient 
light as well.  My camera can be used in manual mode,l so I never use flash.

Good luck!!  IMHO you are on the right track looking for ways to take 
the best possible photos!!

Marcia (aka Mush)
South China, Maine, where we are also going back into the deep 
freeze.  We're expecting -20 tonight!  Brrrr!


At 10:28 AM 1/24/2009, Charley wrote:

>I want to start a web site but was told to get a photo box to take 

>my pics in. Does anyone have plans or info on this?

>  thanks much for all the ideas I get from the list.

>  p.s. BRRRRRRRrrrrrr   it's cold here in Michigan,,,,

>  Charley


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