Machinery A shot in the dark!!

**Tonytee** · 05-14-2016, 06:09 PM

Here is a photo of my Nikon outfit. I thought about having some fun and see what trouble I can get my self into with my first product shoot. Please feel free to offer any comments/suggestions.

Thank you.

Antonio

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ZoeB · 05-15-2016, 05:27 AM

When I think 'product shoot' I think clean background, so there's nothing distracting from the product that we're looking at and presumably drooling over. For this image, i might give it some empty space, the camera feels very closed in, and adjust the WB-- it looks a little green.

**Kerrowdown** · 05-15-2016, 05:32 AM

In product photography the whole "product" must be tack sharp and favourably lit.

**Tonytee** · 05-15-2016, 11:51 PM

Originally posted by ZoeB

When I think 'product shoot' I think clean background, so there's nothing distracting from the product that we're looking at and presumably drooling over. For this image, i might give it some empty space, the camera feels very closed in, and adjust the WB-- it looks a little green.

I see what you are saying, and I agree that presentation is everything. My question is; What seems green to you? The camera or the surroundings? The White Balance is on Auto, so you may be correct. I will see what I can learn regarding that. Many thanks.

Antonio

---------- Post added 05-15-16 at 11:52 PM ----------

Originally posted by Kerrowdown

In product photography the whole "product" must be tack sharp and favourably lit.

Well, thank you very much. It is so cool to get such informative assistance.

Cheers,

Antonio

**Schraubstock** · 05-15-2016, 11:52 PM

Hi
As Kerrowdown points out, sharp and light is the word and you must give the article a bit of room to breath. And a neutral featureless background is important to focus all attention to the subject. In this shot I included all items which will be included in the sale. Otherwise the lens by itself would be even more powerful.

Cheers

**Kerrowdown** · 05-16-2016, 01:19 PM

Originally posted by Tonytee

Well, thank you very much. It is so cool to get such informative assistance.

Your most welcome... here's a couple of my recent "personal" shots as an example of what I mean.

I have since used them to demonstrate a lighting set up to a client, potentially for use with their products.

05-15-2016, 11:52 PM	#5
Schraubstock Site Supporter Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Melbourne Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,386	Hi As Kerrowdown points out, sharp and light is the word and you must give the article a bit of room to breath. And a neutral featureless background is important to focus all attention to the subject. In this shot I included all items which will be included in the sale. Otherwise the lens by itself would be even more powerful. Cheers Last edited by Schraubstock; 11-15-2016 at 03:12 AM.

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ZoeB Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Tromsø, Norway Posts: 886	When I think 'product shoot' I think clean background, so there's nothing distracting from the product that we're looking at and presumably drooling over. For this image, i might give it some empty space, the camera feels very closed in, and adjust the WB-- it looks a little green.

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Kerrowdown PEG Moderator Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Highlands of Scotland... "Hold Infinity in the palm of your hand" - William Blake Photos: Gallery Posts: 57,833	In product photography the whole "product" must be tack sharp and favourably lit.

05-15-2016, 11:51 PM	#4
Tonytee Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2012 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 21,502 Original Poster	Originally posted by ZoeB When I think 'product shoot' I think clean background, so there's nothing distracting from the product that we're looking at and presumably drooling over. For this image, i might give it some empty space, the camera feels very closed in, and adjust the WB-- it looks a little green. I see what you are saying, and I agree that presentation is everything. My question is; What seems green to you? The camera or the surroundings? The White Balance is on Auto, so you may be correct. I will see what I can learn regarding that. Many thanks. Antonio ---------- Post added 05-15-16 at 11:52 PM ---------- Originally posted by Kerrowdown In product photography the whole "product" must be tack sharp and favourably lit. Well, thank you very much. It is so cool to get such informative assistance. Cheers, Antonio