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03/10/2008 12:58:02 AM · #1 |
I do eyelash extensions and could really use some help. I want to take really great photos of my work. I have a Canon S2 IS camera (I think!) I don't have all the lights or cool stuff. So does anyone have any tips for doing UP-CLOSE photos of the eyes? I need to do Before & After photos, as well as general photos of my work. The photos need to be really good for my "Look Book" and so I can get Certified by Xtreme Lashes.
Thanks!
Message edited by author 2008-03-10 01:07:01.
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03/10/2008 01:55:51 AM · #2 |
Use a plain coloured background or a patterned one to add some interesting background blur. Use out door light...but not harsh and you will need to be able to get real close to allow for detail for your work.
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03/10/2008 03:47:04 AM · #3 |
| If you've got it, use a tripod or at least a bean bag or something - or a REALLY fast shutter. You want these pictures to be sharptastic! |
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03/10/2008 05:03:59 AM · #4 |
At least you have a good camera for getting right in there :)
My biggest problem with that camera is that getting in that close the camera gets in the way of the light so a small light source that is easily aimed through small areas is handy. I have some little clip-on leds that help, as long as you compensate for the colour. |
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03/10/2008 11:29:30 AM · #5 |
Thanks for the tips! How do I set my camera so I get background that is blurred, but the lashes are really sharp. I will use a tripod. Is there anyway to get good lighting with lamps that I have at the salon?
Message edited by author 2008-03-10 11:30:27.
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03/10/2008 11:52:28 AM · #6 |
Originally posted by waxprincess:
Thanks for the tips! How do I set my camera so I get background that is blurred, but the lashes are really sharp. I will use a tripod. Is there anyway to get good lighting with lamps that I have at the salon? |
Open your aperture on your lens.
If the lens says f4.5, for example, open it to that point.
Slow the shutter to 1/100, or so.
Use the light you have, use the light God gaff's, go to Home Depot and buy a poor mans package.
This is a time to experiment.
Don't give up, give in, or give away.
Learn.
Taking notes on your 'study' is absolutely a great idea so you can capture what YOU think is a good image.
Good luck.
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03/10/2008 04:01:58 PM · #7 |
Since your subject is so small, you might get away with using just a pen light. Lots of companies use them to advertise on, so they're pretty easy to find, especially if you know someone in the medical field. I have a set of two my mom gave me from a drug company. That's what I used until I got a couple external macro flashes.
Here's a photo I found of one.
I mainly used mine for long exposures and "painted" with it. Obviously you'd want a much faster shutter speed, but I think you could still get some interesting lighting effects.
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03/10/2008 11:51:28 PM · #8 |
You guys are GREAT! I will post some photos after I get them done.
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