Getting the best picture...

[remember_nomore]

I'm sorry if this has been covered before lady's but I have been thinking about this for a while and with the sets that I've done this past week - 12 hours straight at the table yesterday! - I really want to know how everyone gets the best pictures. I have a 8.2mp camera that takes amazing pictures otherwise.

Most of the ones I take are too dark or too bright and you can't see what's really there and it's aggravating when trying to get your work out there.

Tips, tricks? Sanity pills.

 

[loubylou]

Are you using the macro setting when taking your nail pics ? it looks like a tulip/flower,
i always use my day light lamp to the side of where i am taking pics but not too close, to get good light for the pic,
and i use a large piece of plain black fabric for the background on most pics as this causes no distractions from the nails when people look at the pics, hth :hug:

 

[Una]

What camera do you use? Does it have manual settings?

If yes, you should put camera on a stand (tripod) and select "Aperture Priority" mode. Turn OFF the flash but use external lighting (sunlight, desk lamp).

Set aperture to 8.0 - 10.0 and watch the shutter speed (it should stay above 100). If needed, find extra lighting source.

Hope this helps
Una

 

[BobSweden]

This question also appeared on a different nail forum recently. I've now added some suggestions to Iryna's blog:

Iryna Giblett - Nail Art