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TIps for photographing gear for ads?

I'm not happy with the pictures I take of my gear for classified ads. Looking for simple pointers on lighting, composition, etc. Simple. Did I remember to say simple?
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lugnut
1,190 posts
 
Everything said previously is spot on. Don't use the digital portion of your zoom however.
mt10425
1,138 posts
 
This is a question for Marco, Photographer Extrordinaire .
rockvirgo
587 posts
 
Apart from ways to capture the model itself, adding something else, like a green houseplant or small antique, creates visual interest. Background choice helps too. For example, placing the model on a grainy wooden table or oriental carpet can help your pic stand out. If you need to go outdoors for the best light spreading a drape, like your favorite leather jacket, can hide distracting elements like peeling paint or broken concrete.
gunbei
2,327 posts
 
Marco is probably too busy playing in his sandbox, that or Diesel ate his C-stand so he couldn't be of any help even if he wanted to. Besides we got Badass Albert Porter The Texas Shooter here!

After you've taken your digital photos, e-mail 'em to me and I'll practice my dark arts on them and manipulate the photos so your Rega Planet looks like an Audiomeca Mephisto.

Nothing like a little fraud to spice up an ad!
s23chang
620 posts
 
Try bounce light off the wall or ceiling. I would usually shoot on tripod without the flash.
There is always photoshop 8
Add soft filter to the background to make the item more standout.
Aside from that, you can also add "fill lights" in the digital dark room.
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