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jutia
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Posted: Sun Jul 01, 2012 8:54 am
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criticism please
I would like to know how to improve this type of shooting and the use of complementary colors
These shots may have commercial value?
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jeffbanke
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Posted: Sun Jul 01, 2012 10:11 am
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Focus seems to be OK, could use a little more pop, and cropping a little of the OOF towel in the very front would make it better,
Composition is good, everything works together the loofa sponge, bath crystals and towel, good concept
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jutia
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Posted: Sun Jul 01, 2012 12:00 pm
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| jeffbanke wrote: | Focus seems to be OK, could use a little more pop, and cropping a little of the OOF towel in the very front would make it better,
Composition is good, everything works together the loofa sponge, bath crystals and towel, good concept |
ok thank you very much,
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hhltdave5
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Location: Our Stock, Food & Portrait photography books at www.rindersmithphotography.com
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Posted: Sun Jul 01, 2012 2:34 pm
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I would also compose the shot differently. Too much dead foreground and towel. This is what I mean when I talk about "the shot within the shot." Always look for those other shots found within the overall shot. I also blurred out the background a touch.
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jutia
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Posted: Sun Jul 01, 2012 3:05 pm
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| hhltdave5 wrote: | | I would also compose the shot differently. Too much dead foreground and towel. This is what I mean when I talk about "the shot within the shot." Always look for those other shots found within the overall shot. I also blurred out the background a touch. |
Good point."the shot within the shot."
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semmickphoto
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Location: Stuck between a shutter and a hard place
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Posted: Sun Jul 01, 2012 3:30 pm
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I didnt want to say anything but the towel keeps bugging me. I think the towel looks a bit old and used. I think you need to get a good new towel for a shot like this.
This is your competition
And this is a similar shot, from the Queen of stock.
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jutia
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Location: Dominican Republic
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Posted: Sun Jul 01, 2012 6:32 pm
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| semmickphoto wrote: | I didnt want to say anything but the towel keeps bugging me. I think the towel looks a bit old and used. I think you need to get a good new towel for a shot like this.
This is your competition
And this is a similar shot, from the Queen of stock.
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you have plenty of reason makes the shot with a new towel.
I understand more each day this business is about selling fantasies, the first image is my well made, but does not represent reality, because no one wants to use a wet towel
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rinder99
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Posted: Sun Jul 01, 2012 7:27 pm
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Your Image is "Pretty Good" But just needs More. More care in styling.Agree about the towel. Kinda drab.I disagree with Ron. 2 of those are way overdone with Photoshop. Something very simple and elegant like this and the middle one posted can do very well. in the long run for sales.Competition is one thing But doing Images that "You" can do is another.
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jutia
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marcusvdt
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Posted: Sun Jul 01, 2012 10:34 pm
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you just need more pop. This one is better IMHO, but yet I believe it could be better with better lighting.
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rinder99
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Posted: Sun Jul 01, 2012 11:42 pm
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I wonder how many times I/WE have said it's about the light and the quality of light.
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semmickphoto
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Posted: Mon Jul 02, 2012 4:02 am
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| rinder99 wrote: | Your Image is "Pretty Good" But just needs More. More care in styling.Agree about the towel. Kinda drab.I disagree with Ron. 2 of those are way overdone with Photoshop. Something very simple and elegant like this and the middle one posted can do very well. in the long run for sales.Competition is one thing But doing Images that "You" can do is another.
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The buyers dont disagree with me, those were on the fist pages of the popular search result for bath salt.
The one from Sandra was just another example on what is out there
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hhltdave5
Joined: 20 Jun 2006
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Location: Our Stock, Food & Portrait photography books at www.rindersmithphotography.com
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Posted: Mon Jul 02, 2012 6:32 am
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| jutia wrote: | | rinder99 wrote: | Your Image is "Pretty Good" But just needs More. More care in styling.Agree about the towel. Kinda drab.I disagree with Ron. 2 of those are way overdone with Photoshop. Something very simple and elegant like this and the middle one posted can do very well. in the long run for sales.Competition is one thing But doing Images that "You" can do is another.
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thank you very much,
here's another shot with a new towel,
I love the picture you've posted, clean, basic and simple |
When it comes to the props you use make sure that they fit what you are trying to show. For example if you want to show the luxury of a spa or a bathroom make sure the props you use show off that luxury.
Look at the towels you have used. They look thin and not luxurious, almost like a kitchen towel. They just do not fit into the theme or style of the shot. But, if you had the nice thick towels that look soft and comforting then you have matched the props with the style or theme of the shot.
Remember what I always say and that is to make sure the items in the shot belong in the shot. If something doesn't fit don't put it in just for the sake of putting it in.
Here is what I mean. This is a shot that I did. Look at the difference between the towels in this shot and the ones in yours? Which look more luxurious? This comes down to the feel and styling of the shot. Just like in food work, use the right items and style them in a way that shows off what you are trying to show. Just do not put something in the shot for the sake of putting something there.
http://www.shutterstock.com/g/hhltdave5#id=39057919
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pinkcandy
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Location: I'm still looking for the good one
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Posted: Mon Jul 02, 2012 7:42 am
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Go and buy some new towels, do your shots and then return it to the store.....no expensive at all. Takes ontytime to do....
And don't forget to light it correctly!
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jutia
Joined: 15 Apr 2012
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Location: Dominican Republic
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Posted: Mon Jul 02, 2012 10:00 am
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| pinkcandy wrote: | Go and buy some new towels, do your shots and then return it to the store.....no expensive at all. Takes ontytime to do....
And don't forget to light it correctly! |
thank you very much for the idea of buying and then returning to the store, but in my country after buying items such stores do not accept returns, I have to analyze is whether the investment will return.
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