Production practice

[tuaz0090]

I practiced some production style shots last night. I just used some 50 cent poster board, a shoot through umbrella, reflector and a flsh on my hot shoe.

What do you guys think?


http://blakeedward.zenfolio.com/img/v7/p416907070-4.jpg
http://blakeedward.zenfolio.com/img/v10/p377817449-4.jpg
http://blakeedward.zenfolio.com/img/v8/p437434608-4.jpg
http://blakeedward.zenfolio.com/img/v10/p356855003-4.jpg
http://blakeedward.zenfolio.com/img/v11/p38657412-4.jpg
http://blakeedward.zenfolio.com/img/v0/p144187371-4.jpg
http://blakeedward.zenfolio.com/img/v5/p97990586-4.jpg

Thanks,
Blake

[tuaz0090]

I just now noticed the dark corners... darn

[Flo]

Except for the corner;) and the last photo.its a nice series.

[recrisp]

They are really well done!

I see that if you wanted to really nit-pik yourself on these, you could use a bounce card made specifically for the shadow areas that 'seem' to be too dark.
I may be wrong, I didn't take a reading, but they appear that way to me.
Of course, if you were going to do 'real' product shots, you'd clean the camera, (dust, etc.) and the scale too, but I know you know, but it'd be good practice, although it's not as much fun. :)

You have pretty good white balance, composition, (for the most part) and also very good shadows, I'd like to see the set-up if possible, it never hurts any of us to see what others use in these situations.

I think you did really good myself, very nicely done.

EDIT* I just thought of something else, when taking a shot of a camera, always have the lens cap on straight if you have it on, it makes it look more professional... :)

Randy

[Kleppy]

I'll take two. Visa may not get reimbursed but I'll be happy.
Nice shots, they have that "showoff" feeling you expect from a new equipment review. It shows the product well.

[tuaz0090]

Thanks guys. I was working with pretty limited stuff. this was my first try, so your advice helps a ton.

Here is my setup

http://blakeedward.zenfolio.com/img/v7/p1015384621-4.jpg

[recrisp]

You must be RICH! :)
Really, thanks for the shots explaining how you did it, I'm sure it'll help someone that sewszs it and wants to do one like yours.
Surprisingly simple with really good results.

Randy