Trouble with close-ups

[KathyC]

I'm having trouble taking close-up pictures of handcrafted ink pens that my husband makes. I'm using one of those " Samigon Internet Photo Studio kits" It has an upper and lower fluorescent bulb. The pics look nice but I can't pick up the high gloss on the pens. They look more like a satin finish. I've tried tilting the upper head so that it shines different ways but it doesn't help. I even tried two extra fluorescent bulbs with the light comming from each side, that did help a little, but not much. Any ideas as to what might help show the gloss? Thanks!

Kathy

[KathyC]

Thank You!Would using a material like white poster board work? And the same thing for the black? I think you might be right and I'll play around with it tonight and let you know how I did. I really appreciate the help, this was driving me nuts. :rolleyes:

Kathy

[KathyC]

OK, thanks again! I'll start working on it as soon as I get home and post a before and after pic if it works. So hang around, I may need you again. lol

[KathyC]

Bloo Dog, I'm not having much luck. It is a little better then it was, but still not as good as I'd like. I had the white poster board. I couldn't find anything to use for black. So tomorrow I'll see if I can buy it some place and try that. I'll let you know what happens.....thanks again!

[PhotosGuy]

http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=66140

[PhotosGuy]

Nobody tells me anything. :D I thought I issued a personal invitation to you to put some of your tupperware illustrations there! I guess I'd better put this in a PM, too. ;)

[KathyC]

PhotosGuy, thank you for the link, I'll check it out.

Bloo Dog, just wanted to let you know I'm still working on it. I had company all weekend and we got an unexpected visit from ole man winter and he left behind about 14" of brand new snow in two days. :cry:

But I'll get back at it tomorrow, thanks again! :)

Kathy