Requirement for this specific photo result

[leo112]

Hi to all.

I have a Canon Powershot A300 and I would like to know what are the requirements in terms of equipment for the desired photo result, as seen in the images below. I'd like to know everything, from umbrellas, positioning, settings, etc.

As you can see the first one is totally crappy regarding lighting

Thanks in advance!

Current photo result
http://www.livebasket.gr/olysa.gif

Desired photo result

http://www.livebasket.gr/olysub.jpg

[NGrinerPhoto]

:?

your a pro w/ an a300???

[vfilby]

First time here, I'm a pro, having missed lots in photography development, and I have to present some great photo results for my current job.

I have a Canon Powershot A300 and I would like to know what are the requirements in terms of equipment for the desired photo result, as seen in the images below. I'd like to know everything, from umbrellas, positioning, settings, etc.


I would be very careful with calling yourself a pro, you may get yourself in deeper than you can imagine.

There is a funny anecdote about settings from Ansel Adam's. Apparently students used to ask him what settings he used to take a particular picture and he would tell them. Eventually they wanted to know how he remembered the settings for *all* of his photos and he replied, "I don't, I have been making them up." His point was that the settings don't matter. It is the reason why he chose the settings that do. Asking other people how to duplicate a particular photo and calling yourself a pro is a fairly major contradiction.

As well as Bloo Dog's points I would also like to add that some sort of form was used to make the shirt look like it was being worn. Also instead of pulling the sleeves out, tuck them slightly behind (if the form doesn't) because it will look more natural. The same applies to the sides of the jersey, you don't really see them when worn so tuck them away.

You can actually see the form it looks like an exaggerated 'H'. Starting at the bottom it raises to almost meet at the chest and drops away towards the shoulders.

Out of idle curiosity, why are you trying to duplicate a photo? I do believe there are copyright issues with duplicating a photo. Perhaps someone with more experience in this department can corroborate or refute that.

[timmyquest]

First time here, I'm a pro, having missed lots in photography development, and I have to present some great photo results for my current job.

I have a Canon Powershot A300 and I would like to know what are the requirements in terms of equipment for the desired photo result, as seen in the images below. I'd like to know everything, from umbrellas, positioning, settings, etc.


I would be very careful with calling yourself a pro, you may get yourself in deeper than you can imagine.

There is a funny anecdote about settings from Ansel Adam's. Apparently students used to ask him what settings he used to take a particular picture and he would tell them. Eventually they wanted to know how he remembered the settings for *all* of his photos and he replied, "I don't, I have been making them up." His point was that the settings don't matter. It is the reason why he chose the settings that do. Asking other people how to duplicate a particular photo and calling yourself a pro is a fairly major contradiction.

As well as Bloo Dog's points I would also like to add that some sort of form was used to make the shirt look like it was being worn. Also instead of pulling the sleeves out, tuck them slightly behind (if the form doesn't) because it will look more natural. The same applies to the sides of the jersey, you don't really see them when worn so tuck them away.

You can actually see the form it looks like an exaggerated 'H'. Starting at the bottom it raises to almost meet at the chest and drops away towards the shoulders.

Out of idle curiosity, why are you trying to duplicate a photo? I do believe there are copyright issues with duplicating a photo. Perhaps someone with more experience in this department can corroborate or refute that.

Bravo

[leo112]

[vfilby]

Your welcome Leo, good luck with your photos.

[dhbailey]

It also looks as if there is something inside the upper torso to hold the shape minus the wrinkles.


warning: I am not a lawyer, I don't pretend to be and I have never played one on television, so take this as being worth what you have paid for it:

As for the copyright issue, photocopying a picture without permission is illegal, taking a picture of a picture is illegal without permission, but taking a picture of the same subject isn't illegal. The original photographer doesn't own a copyright on the shirt, just on the actual picture that was taken.

I would also be surprised if the small print in the contract the original photographer signed didn't stipulate that he/she was doing "work for hire" where the copyright in the pictures would belong to the company that hired the photographer.

[vfilby]

As for the copyright issue, photocopying a picture without permission is illegal, taking a picture of a picture is illegal without permission, but taking a picture of the same subject isn't illegal. The original photographer doesn't own a copyright on the shirt, just on the actual picture that was taken.

I would also be surprised if the small print in the contract the original photographer signed didn't stipulate that he/she was doing "work for hire" where the copyright in the pictures would belong to the company that hired the photographer.

In this case I agree, but if you go and duplicate a fine art photo by taking the extact same picture I believe you are liable.

[CyberDyneSystems]

Pro = Getting paid to do the job.

Guess that Makes Leo a Pro :)

Still like Vinces story though :)

[vfilby]

Pro = Getting paid to do the job.

Guess that Makes Leo a Pro :)

Still like Vinces story though :)

When.If I ever have children I will have to tell them that story at bedtime since it seems to well received here.