behind the scenes
I read an interesting article this week written by Amy over at Ponder & Stitch called “When you see a photo like this in my shop...”. In her post, Amy showed us a photograph of one of her products. She pulled back and then she pulled back even more.
I thought that I would show you the same with my handbags. As you can see, the first picture is the finished product. Pull back and you see what it takes to get this shot.
This just goes to show that you don't need fancy props and backdrops to photograph well. Simply find wonderful natural light, a neutral background with very little distraction and you're good to go.
my fancy props
And by the way, this post was written using my new voice activated software from Dragon Dictate. No typing required. Hallelujah!
So, what's your secret?
Hoping you have an inspired week.
Hoping you have an inspired week.
Great post and isn't it so weird to tell it to type something and it does.
ReplyDeleteMy phone does voice texting. I have to laugh at some of the words it messes up but gotta love technology.
LOVE Gumby watching over the whole photo shoot, the behind-the-scenes look and the new banner!
ReplyDeletePhew....I thought I was the only one faking my background. Ha!
ReplyDeleteThis is great! Love seeing behind the scenes to clear my brain a bit… Can't beat natural daylight! So happy the voice typing is working for you - let that arm heal...
ReplyDeleteI liked the Gumby assist also Kelley. Hope you are feeling better Lori. Reading your blog I am familiar, and envious, of your energy, so I am sure this mandatory rest is not easy for you.
ReplyDeleteThis is a cool post! Reminds me of the tape and safety pins they use for dresses on the runway!
ReplyDeleteKelley and Anne, Gumby is my constant companion. :)
ReplyDeletelol!! this is AWESOME- I'm so glad you decided to do a post like mine. It's so interesting to see things like this, and it's great to know I'm not the only one using totally un-fancy props! lol
ReplyDeleteLove this as I am working to improve my product photography. Is that fabric as your backdrop? Canvas?
ReplyDeleteit's heavy artist's canvas that I keep on a roll. Super easy to store and roll out when you need it.
ReplyDeleteThis is a fun post! I've been known to use kleenex boxes and coke bottles under lace for a prop! I'm intrigued by this voice activated software!
ReplyDeleteSomehow it makes those shops that seem 'Ultra Professional, seemingly out of reach of the little guy' very down to earth and human :)
ReplyDeleteSo true, Mary!
ReplyDeleteNice post.
ReplyDeleteI use no professional props as well and behind my scene there is often a pepper mill, an oil bottle, sometimes a biscuits can... After all we make our pieces out of creativity, why should we use the same creativity to present them?
Ambra
Love the shots....I have to laugh at some of the things i have cropped out of my photos.
ReplyDelete....and voice activated? Super cool.
Hope your arm is getting better.
Michelle
Hi Lori - lovely to hear you so chirpy - glad the voice activator is working for you!
ReplyDeleteGreat post - very interesting ....
LOL - It's funny now that I've had to do my own photography I always look at other photos with an eye toward what's actully being used! great post!
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