All Blog Posts Tagged 'photography' (3)

So, what do you do?

How many times have we been asked this question at a social event?

How do I describe my life? I don’t design anything. I don’t create anything. I’m not an artist, or a musician, or a designer, or a writer. I don’t get up every day and go to an office and work in the…

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Added by Charmed Life on June 2, 2011 at 10:22pm — 3 Comments

Luv2LuvAntiques Quandary Live Model Or Mannequin?

Vintage Ladies Green Penoir Set Nightgown Nightie Nightwear at Luv2LuvAntiques.com

Luv2LuvAntiques has a perplexing question! Live model or mannequin?

I have seen many vintage / antique sellers using mannequins, to display clothing and accessories in their photos for listings. Others have used human models. I have tried both!

If you have an attractive background… Continue

Added by Luv2LuvAntiques on January 19, 2011 at 3:57am — 1 Comment

My White Background in Photography

I happen to have too much clutter at home and set up a photographing area in my furnace room with a white cardboard trifold (for students). There is a florescent lamp overhead. This is great for small items, but there is nothing like natural sunlight for the best picture.

I just starting using some props to help with contrast and size relations. Props are good for staging and creating atmosphere. But if your item is already patterned or intricate, then its best…

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Added by Owl Shop on March 23, 2010 at 1:00am — 1 Comment