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Post by wetowne on Jan 13, 2005 11:00:52 GMT -5
Hello, Who has any tricks for getting your subjects to sit up and smile? Do you use any small objects hidden or otherwise to prop them up in position or do you use primarily camera positioning? I find it difficult to get them to do what I want, they don't respond to my saying "say cheese". What are your secrets?
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Post by DavidHernandez on Jan 14, 2005 15:36:05 GMT -5
Sometimes I use lead crytal candle holders. I also bought some large beads. While this photo isn't spectacular, the background is pretty good:    Dave. |
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Post by wetowne on Jan 14, 2005 17:10:44 GMT -5
David, Exactly the kind of ideas I was looking for, great stuff! I was also thinking about unseen aids, little bits of something hidden behind the watch, some way to get the angle just right after you've framed the shot. I am adverse to using photoshop. Perhaps others out there have some good ideas?
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Post by martynjc on Jan 16, 2005 10:10:12 GMT -5
I sometimes use post-it notes to prop up my subjects. I've gratuated onto business cards now as these are not usually colored (unlike the post-its) so do not add anoying extra hue to the subject. Hope that helps  |
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Post by JBHII on Jan 21, 2005 13:45:57 GMT -5
Hello, Who has any tricks for getting your subjects to sit up and smile? Do you use any small objects hidden or otherwise to prop them up in position or do you use primarily camera positioning? I find it difficult to get them to do what I want, they don't respond to my saying "say cheese". What are your secrets? Actual watch stands are pretty indespensible for me as a photographic tool for posing watches. Another guy I knew from a few years ago on the forums used to use straight pins on either side of the watch case to prop up a watch. He'd then go into Photoshop and erase the pins to give the watch the appearance of "floating." Haven't tried that one myself.... |
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