Any photography experts out there?


I like to add a picture to my listings as I want to show the condition my gear is in, and I like to see what equipment is like if I am buying, but some of the pictures people post (mine included) can be pretty abysmal. You know the type of thing, flash glare off chrome, fuzzy close ups of serial #'s, black equipment photographed on black backgrounds that makes it all but invisible.
I have no real interest in photography, but can any amateur photographer types suggest a few easy tips (lighting, background color, etc) that will help produce pictures that look decent?
BTW, my digitial camera is a Canon Powershot A20.
peteinvicta1

Showing 1 response by albertporter

Use a single light such as daylight (or tungsten and proper camera settings), and use white cardboard to fill shadows and provide the reflections for your equipment.

Nature provides only one light and often that is all that is required in product lighting. I use this method, employing aluminum foil covered flats and white boards too.

If possible, download a trial version of Photoshop (one of the simple versions). This will allow you to lighten, darken and do color corrections as well as sizing the image to Audiogon's requirements.

Samples of my photography may at the link below. I do many products for audio advertisers.

http://www.albertporterphoto.com/