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  • wldeyoung posted an update in the group Group logo of Lets See Your Collection!Lets See Your Collection! 8 years, 5 months ago

    Not sure if this is the best section to post these. I wanted to start documenting my work more professionally and make it into a photo book. My goal is to make books based on certain suites, for example I just need Char’s Gelgoog to finish off the HGUC Gelgoogs excluding exclusives. I have both Guncannons done so I may start there and see how it looks. Here are some sample photos I took let me know what you think.
    • Nice set of photographs. Some of them seem underexposed though. Also, bumping up the contrast (+ clarity) and saturation (or vibrance) may help make them pop more. I use Lightroom in case you’re wondering.

      If you can use a seamless background, it would look even more professional. What I mean is you can’t see the line where the table meets the wall. All you need is a big sheet of paper (black in your case) with a smooth bend (don’t fold!) to cover the table and wall.

      Depending on what you’re going for, maybe experiment with different colors background. Personally, I like white more than black. My recent photos posted on this site used a long piece of printer paper. Cheap, easy and works pretty well with 1/144 scale Gundams.

      Keep it up. You’re on the right track. 🙂

    • Hey thanks for the feedback I really appreciate it. I’ll take some of your ideas into consideration and I also want to pick up a tripod soon as well. These photos were a very spur of the moment idea I had using various things I had around the apartment to set up. I’ll pick up something to soften the light and also pull out my reflector to get some more light into the shadows.

    • I’m learning too as can be seen from my posted pics; every single one is photographed differently.

      I bounce my flashlight off the ceiling to create a softer light. I have been using a 50mm lens. I should try my 150mm next time so I don’t have to stand so close to the object which hopefully will have shine a bit more light to the front. The white background that I use also helped bounce some light to the backside/underside as well.

      Have fun experimenting!

    • Oh, and fyi, I didn’t use a tripod for my photos …maybe I should?!

    • This is a great idea, be sure to post any results!

    • Thanks I’ll keep ya posted

    • Yeah I think using a tripod would create less shake thus sharper images overall. Then there is always the issue with any project model making ect of when do you stop trying to push perfection and just get the project done, but on other other hand Rome was not built in a day.