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Author:  AlphabetABC [ Wed Apr 15, 2009 2:50 pm ]
Post subject:  Advice please on taking photo of watches.

I have been a great lover of photography for many many years. taking all variety of subjects quite successfully, but I have never taken "still lifes" of watches before.
I have seen some really superb photos from members here of their Breitling gems, so I thought I would have a go and post a few pics myself.
Big mistake.... it is much harder than you'd think. The lighting, the reflections and depth of field are very hard to get right. Can any of you advise whats method works best.. flash or natuarl light, position in relation to the light source etc. Any comments would be very helpful and very welcome, :uselesspics:

Author:  br549 [ Wed Apr 15, 2009 2:53 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Advice please on taking photo of watches.

I think if you will try a quick search of the threads you will find tons of posts on this subject. :D

Author:  RJRJRJ [ Wed Apr 15, 2009 3:36 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Advice please on taking photo of watches.

Natural light, first and foremost. A light box is your other option.

Author:  Legmaker72 [ Wed Apr 15, 2009 6:39 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Advice please on taking photo of watches.

Natural light on a overcast day is great. But you can't always have that perfect situation.
You can make a soft box like I did for pretty cheap.
viewtopic.php?f=5&t=9489
Mess around with the lights blind on the sides. I used cloth napkins to start with and you can use frosted plastics, papers, even shower curtain materials work and they all difuse the light a little differently.

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