Question:
I have a question regarding photos of beads and jewellery. There are
several people on ebay who take the most perfect pictures of their works of
art and I have spent so long trying to figure out how they do it and I
seriously feel as though I'm going to tear my hair out!
I know how to scan items, but most of the pieces I create are too thick to
scan. So I was wondering if y'all had any tips as to how I can make the
most of my digital camera!
Answer:
-I can help out here. First, what digital camera do you have?
I want you to know that I don't like digital photos or cameras. They are
just not the quality that you can get with 35mm. I do understand that if
you need to get them on eBay it's a necessity. I have one myself but it
isn't photo grade that I prefer since I have the best cameras in the world
for my other stuff.
Does your camera have a macro setting? Does your camera have a lighting
setting? These two things will greatly improve your photos if you do have
them.
Another thing is most folks set up a make shift studio for their beads and
jewelry. I prefer to use white paper and adjust my camera settings to get
the optimal photo. I also use natural settings outside. There is nothing
like natural lighting for any situation.
Let us know about your camera and we can help you from there. What photos
are you talking about? That would help me help you.
-When I want to scan something thick I lift the lid up and place two
slats of wood about half inch thick along the side of the scanner bed.
In my case this wood is part of an embroidery frame.
Then I put my things on the bed and rest the scanner lid on top of the
wood. I then cover the whole lot with a dark cloth and scan as usual.
I have scanned fresh flowers this way then turned the scan into a cross
stitch chart.
I have had some success using a replica of the light box that Kandice
made. As we say in UK another Heath Robinson design. LOL
Shirley
-Check out these resources:
http://www.wetcanvas.com/Articles2/10237/214/
And this one will require Acrobat reader:
http://www.stayfocusedphotoclub.com/macro_photography.pdf
