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NMScroller · 09-08-2007, 07:44 PM

I have several project pictures I would like to upload to my gallery. Below are two pics of the same work. With the flash, it appears glossy and poor, without the flash it comes up dark. I am using a quality digital camera that goes up to 6 megapixels. Any tips on taking quality photos of your work?

Brian

thecopperfish · 09-08-2007, 08:31 PM

I take my photos without a flash and then adjust the brightness and contrast in a software program until I get it looking like the actual project. I never have my pics come out looking good if I use a flash, too much glare off the finish I guess. I also try to place it so light shines on it from both sides to minimize shadow. Hope this helps a little.
Chris

minowevie · 09-08-2007, 09:48 PM

Brien, I like the 2nd photo. don't see any thing roung with that. but on a project that small. you could take it outside. and put you background behind it. and snap away. and what I use in adobe photo shop. to fix anything up i wish. looks good to me. Evie

09-08-2007, 08:31 PM	#2
thecopperfish Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Oregon USA Posts: 1,195	I take my photos without a flash and then adjust the brightness and contrast in a software program until I get it looking like the actual project. I never have my pics come out looking good if I use a flash, too much glare off the finish I guess. I also try to place it so light shines on it from both sides to minimize shadow. Hope this helps a little. Chris __________________ What! There's no coffee?!!

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09-08-2007, 09:48 PM	#3
minowevie Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: california Posts: 6,398	Brien, I like the 2nd photo. don't see any thing roung with that. but on a project that small. you could take it outside. and put you background behind it. and snap away. and what I use in adobe photo shop. to fix anything up i wish. looks good to me. Evie