I continue to use my tilt-shift adapter for DSLR, and now I explore the limits of the system. Below is the watch, at a very narrow angle, shoot by using Rodenstock Rodagon APO 80mm F4 lens at aperture set to F16.
Watch photography using tilt-shift DSLR
The lighting schema is simple: two narrow soft boxes on top, each highlighted top and the bottom part of the watch. There should not be direct reflection form a watch’s glass, as it immediately become dull and low contrast. Continue reading Watch photo shoot: advantages of using tilt-shift camera adapter
Recently we’ve finished shooting a line of hand made pens for PenzByDesign.com and I would like to share the lighting setup and few tips on how we did this project.
So, the pen: Relatively simple object to photograph, right? I’ve used narrow softbox on top to make that line-like reflection on a pen. However, one light source placed on top did not highlight a shines of a pen’s acrylic or wood trim. This is why I’ve added two spot lights on each side of the pen.
Example of small reflective object photography in a studio
Lighting schema:
Continue reading Product Photography: shooting hi-end pens with lighting setup and how-to do tricks
