How do I Shoot Glamor Gun Pics?

Sculp1n · 4th of April 2012 (Wed)

I need some help. I'd like to learn how to get glamor shots of guns similar to the photos used in gun magazines. I've got a few years under my belt as a photographer but I've yet to learn this one. So before I start guessing my way through it I'm hoping I could get your help.

As for equipment I've got:

Canon 7D
EF 28-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM (Kit lens)
EF-S 10-22mm f/3.5-4.5 USM
2x Elinchrom 500's with remote
3x Translucent umbrella Floodlight Kits

Here is a pic to provide an example of what I'm talking about (I did not take this pic BTW)-
Thanks in advance!

MidnightUK · 4th of April 2012 (Wed)

I think you are supposed to post a link to photos you did not take yourself, so that no offence is caused to the person who took the image and there is no copyright infringement.

Sorry I cant help you on the actual question, I dropped in to see what the answers might be. Still at least this reply might bump your post up the list.

elogical · 4th of April 2012 (Wed)

Also you'll get more help in the discussion subforum than in the picture posting area

PhotosGuy · 4th of April 2012 (Wed)

With a tripod, cheap work lights can be a useful substitute for studio lighting.
Look at the knife & Browning threads here: FAQ - Studio Lighting

Post your gun shots here

nathancarter · 27th of April 2012 (Fri)

The book Light Science and Magic will be indispensable for this sort of project.

Stealther · 29th of June 2012 (Fri)

The guy to talk to is Stickman. His Flickr is under stickgunner I believe.

Stickman · 1st of September 2012 (Sat)

Quote:

Originally Posted by Stealther

The guy to talk to is Stickman. His Flickr is under stickgunner I believe.

Thanks for the support, evidently I don't check this section very often.

roshan123 · 25th of September 2012 (Tue)

you can use a tripod as suggested above. lighting wouldn't be much of an issue if you have a good editor

4th of April 2012 (Wed)	#1
Sculp1n Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Posts: 22	How do I Shoot Glamor Gun Pics? I need some help. I'd like to learn how to get glamor shots of guns similar to the photos used in gun magazines. I've got a few years under my belt as a photographer but I've yet to learn this one. So before I start guessing my way through it I'm hoping I could get your help. As for equipment I've got: Canon 7D EF 28-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM (Kit lens) EF-S 10-22mm f/3.5-4.5 USM 2x Elinchrom 500's with remote 3x Translucent umbrella Floodlight Kits Here is a pic to provide an example of what I'm talking about (I did not take this pic BTW)- Thanks in advance! Last edited by Skip Souza : 4th of April 2012 (Wed) at 20:33. Reason: You must post your own photos or loink them from their original source.

4th of April 2012 (Wed)	#2
MidnightUK Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: UK / GB Posts: 112	Re: How do I Shoot Glamor Gun Pics? I think you are supposed to post a link to photos you did not take yourself, so that no offence is caused to the person who took the image and there is no copyright infringement. Sorry I cant help you on the actual question, I dropped in to see what the answers might be. Still at least this reply might bump your post up the list.

4th of April 2012 (Wed)	#3
elogical Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: St Paul, Minnesota Posts: 1,213 IMAGE EDITING OK	Re: How do I Shoot Glamor Gun Pics? Also you'll get more help in the discussion subforum than in the picture posting area __________________ Gear

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PhotosGuy Moderator Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: S. E. Michigan Posts: 64,653	Re: How do I Shoot Glamor Gun Pics? With a tripod, cheap work lights can be a useful substitute for studio lighting. Look at the knife & Browning threads here: FAQ - Studio Lighting Post your gun shots here __________________ FrankC - 20D, RAW, Manual everything... Classic Carz, Racing, Air Show, Flowers. www.FrankCizek.com Find the light... A few Car Lighting Tips, and MOVE YOUR FEET! Have you thought about making your own book? // Need an exposure crutch?

27th of April 2012 (Fri)	#5
nathancarter Goldmember Join Date: Dec 2010 Posts: 2,487 IMAGE EDITING OK	Re: How do I Shoot Glamor Gun Pics? The book Light Science and Magic will be indispensable for this sort of project. __________________ http://www.avidchick.net http://flickr.com/nathancarter

29th of June 2012 (Fri)	#6
Stealther Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: California Posts: 183 IMAGE EDITING OK	Re: How do I Shoot Glamor Gun Pics? The guy to talk to is Stickman. His Flickr is under stickgunner I believe. __________________ Chris Canon 5DMk2 \| Canon 10-22 \| Canon 17-40 4.0 \| Canon 50 1.8 \| Canon 70-200 2.8 II \| Canon 600EX-RT \| Manfrotto 055XPROB \| Manfrotto 468MG \| RRS B2LRII My Feedback

25th of September 2012 (Tue)	#8
roshan123 Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Posts: 3	Re: How do I Shoot Glamor Gun Pics? you can use a tripod as suggested above. lighting wouldn't be much of an issue if you have a good editor

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