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02/16/2005 11:42:08 PM · #1 |
I have a handbags & accessories client who uses me to design and maintain his website. I have been complaining about the quality of product shots he has been giving me so he has given me the opportunity to "do better". In an attempt to earn some income from this expensive hobby, I accepted and now we will shoot on Sunday with product & models.
I was thinking of doing the shoot with some garden settings so will probably be in the botanical gardens or similar. The images will be used for his on-line catalogue.
As I have no flash equipment except for the built-in unit I now have to quickly purchase or rent some for the weekend. Could anyone who has done similar please advise the sort of gear I should be looking at.
So far I have been advised :
1. Get a couple of SB600s on a stand with brollies
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2. Hire battery pack 500w studio light with 2 heads
The focus will be on the product, not the models, and my main concern will be reflections on the leather & vinyls surfaces, buckles, etc.
Many thanks in advance. |
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02/17/2005 12:01:48 AM · #2 |
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02/17/2005 12:35:51 AM · #3 |
| Get a can of dulling spray. It will cut down on the reflestions. Of course if may make the items un-saleable, but the client should understand that is part of the cost of his photo needs. You could built light tents all around the products which will make the reflections show as high lights. Be sure to watch for you and your tripod's reflection. |
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02/17/2005 01:19:00 AM · #4 |
big a** soft boxes. they will diffuse the light and make it easier, like shooting on a cloudy day. Cheap white sheets from wallymart (or handkerchiefs) will work too, in a pinch.
perhaps get some reflectors (white foam board works) incase you need to direct some light to erase a shadow or two.
My temptation would be one of two - 2 studio flashes with softboxes - positioned left and right aimed at the model at 45 degrees. option 2 i have seen is one set up behind the camera and HIGH (10 to 13' stands exist for this reason) and then use one (non-softbox maybe) off to the side to give some dimension to the subject. A flash behind, low, at th emodel to 'hair light' them and make them stand out from the backdrop.
As to triggering them..cheap is your on-camera flash will do it..but you'll want to be in manual mode and take some test shots and read the histograms CAREFULLY. I might try a speedlight swiveled to the side - it'll trigger the flashes optically but not throw light on the scene.
But i am new to this..it is all theory to me right now. i will actually get to play on friday in a studio...with a model and 3 kids and 2 teachers!
Message edited by author 2005-02-17 01:20:03.
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