Shooting photos for a catalogue, need help.

[jbrill]

Hey,
Im new to these forums, looks like a great place here with a ton of members!

I recently purchased a cannon rebel XTI as my first digital SLR, im having a great time with it!

I just have a question regarding a simple catalogue shoot i have to do for a client.
I will be shooting approximately 200 different photos for various metallic items ( door knobs, locks, etc.) The dull looking items i do not have a problem with, however some items are shiny brass or chrome, and are relatively difficult to shoot without getting horrible reflections.

Just wondering if anyone has any tips on shooting shiny items!

Thanks in advance!!:D

[jayspec]

Get thee to Strobist (http://strobist.blogspot.com)!

[jbimages]

as jayspec says, hurry to Strobist and read Specular Highlight Control. (http://strobist.blogspot.com/2007/07/lighting-102-unit-22-specular-highlight.html) and anything else you can find there.

[jbrill]

thanks guys, will look there!