For this end of the week round up, you will learn what you can do to shoot the perfect product shot. Also if you are new to the game, there are 6 ways you can train your eye to see the shot, which in itself goes with Product Photography. And the ultimate question no one wants to ask...is the iPhone good or bad for the photography business?
When it comes to Product shots, you need precise angles, lighting and a background that will make your product eye popping. What can you do to sell your object? have you tried an unusally but flattering angle or even hanging them from the ceiling? Most of all, one important rule...create a story. No one is going to go out their and buy your jewerly if it just sits on a table...they want to know who it's going to and who gave the ring to who.
http://inspirationfeed.com/photography/get-the-perfect-shot-product-photography-tips-and-tricks/
iPhones have been brought into question, are they destorying a well loved art form? With the over use of food photographs and make-up shots. And with the popularity of iphongraphy contests and galleries showing up around the world. Lately there has been talk about DSLR's going extinct. Now there are apps that will touch up the image to the utmost ideal vision. Yet we've lost touch with the traditional hands on "darkroom" that taught you the mechanics of every possible angle, a photograph could turn out to be.
http://blogs.phoenixnewtimes.com/jackalope/2013/11/iphone_photography_art.php
How can you see photographically? Well this article may help but you will need to keep developing your eye to keep up with your skill. A big rules of thumb that will make it a bit easier is, using lines. Using lines to direct your eye contact to the focus point. A favorite is utilizing negative space to tell a story, also black and white may be the first images that will come out great. But it'll be color that will be the harder attraction. Once you've learned a few tricks and tips to use these 6 steps, you'll be on your way.
http://digital-photography-school.com/start-see-photographically-5-easy-steps
Likely this weekly round up will be a tool you can use in your own work. Between the Product Photography and how to select the right strategies. Or how the battle between iPhone and the art world of photography...may be at odds. Then for the finale, those of you that need help or that are new, 6 ways to help step up your game. Stay tuned with more ideas and helpful tips for next week.