Bracelet Shots...

mrmorrill · 11-26-2007, 10:11 PM

I took 5 pictures of a bracelet that my school makes for a children's organization, can you help me pick 3 out of the 5 that are some what good? I know there not amazing.
1

2

3

4

5

codiac2600 · 11-26-2007, 10:18 PM

Number 2 is by far the best of the bunch.

Are you using a tripod because it seems to be pretty shaky?

mrmorrill · 11-26-2007, 10:20 PM

No :-( i left it in my car. These arnt a final product or anything i will be taking more i was just taking a few rough shots.

codiac2600 · 11-26-2007, 10:40 PM

Ok, just making sure LOL.

Then #2 it is again becausethe composition is great and the lighting as well. Very high-key and it works well for jewelry.

mrmorrill · 11-26-2007, 10:45 PM

I had a problem with some brown/red on the crystal beading on 4 and 5 so i think im going to scrap them.

bc_the_path · 11-27-2007, 02:27 AM

#2 also happens to be the one with "white" background...

JCSullivan · 11-27-2007, 05:25 AM

I'm just gonna throw my 2-cents' worth.

Personally I think you're aproaching this the wrong way. You should I think, photograph this with a dark b'ground not white - black would probably be best.

I also think you should use a prop - a real hand and wrist would be nice.
If you insist on just the bracelet by itself, shoot head-on instead of at an angle, for better DoF.

No offence, just hope it helps present the product in better light, so-to-speak.

Gaelen · 11-27-2007, 10:46 AM

I'm with Chris, I like 2 the best.

I honestly think the bigger DOF you can have the better, showing off a peice that they will get, they usually want to see it all clearly. For such a light coloured piece, maybe try some coloured velvet or something like that for a backround.

Very good start....IMO try a bunch of different backrounds and settings and see what you like the best. If you have the time, variety is always better

Peter Zack · 11-27-2007, 11:12 AM

I somewhat agree with the others. I think JC Is right about the shooting angle. @ is good but in #1 the colours pop more and the detail in the silver is better. The problem is the surface colour they are on. I would try a red/burgundy or maybe black velvet and set up a little DIY lightbox to shoot these with. Tripod with cable release/self-timer is a must!

Pooky125 · 11-27-2007, 01:44 PM

I really like number 2. Having shot jewelry on crushed velvet, I'm going to throw another suggestion out there. A piece of black marble. Will still give you a bit of a reflection, and should bring out those clear swarovskis a little better.

Personally, I find using velvet cumbersome. There's ALWAYS dust or lint stuck on it. So, keep a roll of tape nearby if thats the way your going to go about it.

I'd also like to see the focus more on the charm, then on the crystals themselves.

Shooting from overhead can give a completely different look, but I find it significantly harder to focus. I rather like the head on shot, but that might just be me.

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11-26-2007, 10:11 PM	#1
mrmorrill Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Southbridge MA Posts: 145	Bracelet Shots... I took 5 pictures of a bracelet that my school makes for a children's organization, can you help me pick 3 out of the 5 that are some what good? I know there not amazing. 1 2 3 4 5

11-26-2007, 10:18 PM	#2
codiac2600 Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Rockford, Illinois Posts: 2,027	Number 2 is by far the best of the bunch. Are you using a tripod because it seems to be pretty shaky?

11-26-2007, 10:20 PM	#3
mrmorrill Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Southbridge MA Posts: 145 Original Poster	No :-( i left it in my car. These arnt a final product or anything i will be taking more i was just taking a few rough shots.

11-26-2007, 10:40 PM	#4
codiac2600 Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Rockford, Illinois Posts: 2,027	Ok, just making sure LOL. Then #2 it is again becausethe composition is great and the lighting as well. Very high-key and it works well for jewelry.

11-26-2007, 10:45 PM	#5
mrmorrill Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Southbridge MA Posts: 145 Original Poster	I had a problem with some brown/red on the crystal beading on 4 and 5 so i think im going to scrap them.

11-27-2007, 02:27 AM	#6
bc_the_path Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Ankara, Turkey Photos: Gallery Posts: 401	#2 also happens to be the one with "white" background...

11-27-2007, 05:25 AM	#7
JCSullivan Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Windsor, Canada Posts: 3,056	I'm just gonna throw my 2-cents' worth. Personally I think you're aproaching this the wrong way. You should I think, photograph this with a dark b'ground not white - black would probably be best. I also think you should use a prop - a real hand and wrist would be nice. If you insist on just the bracelet by itself, shoot head-on instead of at an angle, for better DoF. No offence, just hope it helps present the product in better light, so-to-speak.

11-27-2007, 10:46 AM	#8
Gaelen Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Coquitlam, BC, Canada Photos: Gallery Posts: 749	I'm with Chris, I like 2 the best. I honestly think the bigger DOF you can have the better, showing off a peice that they will get, they usually want to see it all clearly. For such a light coloured piece, maybe try some coloured velvet or something like that for a backround. Very good start....IMO try a bunch of different backrounds and settings and see what you like the best. If you have the time, variety is always better

11-27-2007, 11:12 AM	#9
Peter Zack Pentaxian Moderator Emeritus Join Date: May 2007 Location: Edmonton Alberta, Canada Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 10,643	I somewhat agree with the others. I think JC Is right about the shooting angle. @ is good but in #1 the colours pop more and the detail in the silver is better. The problem is the surface colour they are on. I would try a red/burgundy or maybe black velvet and set up a little DIY lightbox to shoot these with. Tripod with cable release/self-timer is a must!

11-27-2007, 01:44 PM	#10
Pooky125 Forum Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Philomath, Or Photos: Gallery Posts: 63	I really like number 2. Having shot jewelry on crushed velvet, I'm going to throw another suggestion out there. A piece of black marble. Will still give you a bit of a reflection, and should bring out those clear swarovskis a little better. Personally, I find using velvet cumbersome. There's ALWAYS dust or lint stuck on it. So, keep a roll of tape nearby if thats the way your going to go about it. I'd also like to see the focus more on the charm, then on the crystals themselves. Shooting from overhead can give a completely different look, but I find it significantly harder to focus. I rather like the head on shot, but that might just be me.

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