Photographing your work

[skymark]

I tried to work out where best to put this but may need to be moved....

I was just looking for some opinions and or experiences on photgraphing work that you've done. I have tried to take pictures of nails, retail products and nail art in particular for my digital photo frame, but the camera always seems to make them look too small so the detail isnt shown.

I have a fairly fancy digital camera but not much knowledge of how to use it.

Are there any tricks to getting a good picture? Particular camera settings to use?

 

[grafxgal]

what brand/model camera is it?

 

[skymark]

I have a FujiFilm FinePix 12MP :hug:

 

[Annie23]

Have you tried using the Macro button, it looks like a flower icon. It allows you to take pictures up close so you can see the fine detail. Also helps to keep photograph in focus. Also you may have a function on your camera that stops the faults you sometimes see in photos from your hands moving as you take the photo, been a while since I done photography and name escapes me. I did a quick search for you and came across this website, some of it may be too much information but you may learn a few tips. Look out for the sections on:

Focus
Use the appropriate camera setting
Steady the camera for sharp pictures

http://image_master.homestead.com/digitalcameratips.html

Hope that helps, if you have any problems feel free to PM me and I will try and help.

anne xx

 

[skymark]

Thanks Anne. I will try those. It's the first time i've tried taking pictures of any of my work so it's all new to me. I didn't even know about those settings

Thanks so much, i'll let you know how I get on.

 

[grafxgal]

If using your macro setting dont use your flash, using a flash too close will either blow out the picture or you will get a big shadow over half the picture. Use some other form of light/natural light....if you have one, a daylight lamp would be good. Also move the camera in close....as close as the macro will allow you to focus, but far enough that you can still see the nails and fingers.