Shadows

Interesting chat with Kieron who described how he handles the workflow of images from the studio - particularly when shooting (tethered) products. Was very interested to see how he uses cutting paths and his meticulous attention to detail. He mentioned that he is updating the website to educate clients about what to expect and what parts of the work cost money and why and showing examples.

screen grab will follow - as web page is being created

The camera is not as effective as the eye and sees white as 18% grey - this means that product shots that need to go onto a white background need work. The web page explains this and is key to their jewellry work. Had a look through some of the catalogues of products that Adrian has created and I was intrigued by the way they had dealt with the shadows on some images and then not on others.

Reflection:

Cutting Paths - Feel I need some advice and guidance about how to do this effectively. Have looked online for information - but feel I need a human being to teach me this one. Have asked Lance for help.

Jewellry - I recently received a catalogue for silver jewellry and can see that the photographer/designer has used the same concepts and ideas that Kieron discussed.

Brochures - I know that now when I see a photograph in an advertisement I will be looking at how they have lit it, how they have dealt with the shadows and how clean and neat they are.

For example I have noticed an issue with this image of Adrian's:

Have some concerns with the skirting and shadows

The skirting board does not appear on the left of the bed but it is there along with a white edge under the wallpaper on the right. There is a shadow from the right as well as the shadows formed by the window on the left.

I appreciate that the products HAVE to be well lit so I understand some of this - but the skirting is odd.

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