Taking good photos Page: 1

[On one]

Has any one got any tips for taking good photos for your portfolio?
Mine always seem to have at least one thing that I would not be happy with,not the tiling quality but....too much light,not enough light,reflections from mirrors,glass,not able to get everything you would like into the photos,getting too much.... etc,etc
Is a Photoshopping or other image altering digital apps any good?

 

[Alan M]

im interested in this subject as well

 

[cam_low]

I have often wondered about this...I have a semi pro photographer friend down here I have thought of using before.

 

[White Room]

I'd be interested of any good answers as well....

 

[Dave]

What you do is rotate the camera anti clockwise 3 times then take a pic , this then counter acts the earths rotation and gravity pull . Giving a clearer photo .

 

[WetSaw]

A wide angle lens (24mm or smaller) is a good start. A tripod is also useful as you can get the camera in places you won't fit, turn all lights on and use a longer exposure without flash will reduce glare. Most cameras have a self timer so you can set it up then jump out of the room. The standard Windows photo editor is usually enough to adjust brightness and contrast.
Also have a look in the cameras preset modes,try fill flash or slow sync. The flash is also often too harsh. Try sticking a bit of frosted plastic across the flash to diffuse it and soften it.

 

[On one]

Thanks PDC. Plenty things there to try.

 

[Andy Allen]

Do most of you go back and take pics?
When I've finished the plumber has to come back to 2nd fix so bathroom looks a bit bare..

 

[WetSaw]

Sorry Andy, I forgot you're not a multitrader.....better call a Photographer!

( Witty banter...please don't take offense [emoji6] )

 

[Fliselege]

Do most of you go back and take pics?
When I've finished the plumber has to come back to 2nd fix so bathroom looks a bit bare..

I don't, just take pics of my work, not interested what fixtures and fittings are lobbed in. And anyway, if I did go back, I'd only be conned into siliconing the plumbers furniture as they are too lazy and idle to do it themselves. ;-)