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JustFabulo
I am starting an women online clothing boutique and to save time and of course money I decided to model the clothes myself and buy a digital camera and tripod. I have no idea how to go about doing this as this is my first time.
I need suggestions on what to buy. Of course being cost efficient. I went on Walmart site and saw tripods ranging from $19 up to over a hundred. I am going to use a white back drop or maybe some cute wallpaper or curtains in the background. Anyway, any suggestions would help tremendously! thank you!
Answer
First things first. Sorry but modeling yourself is a bad idea. I know you know the poses, the clothing and all of that but specializing on these kinds of shoots is actually the best idea. Get yourself spread too thin and you won't get the best results. So get a model and you shoot.
If you do do it yourself you'll need a wireless remote for your camera that you can hide in one hand.
This is because using the 10-second self timer on the camera won't give you enough time to get into position before the shot is snapped. And with a wireless remote you should be able to also trigger focus - very important.
Second, if you need a camera I'd suggest, budget in mind, the Canon Rebel t3 at about $500. It's a dslr and will give you excellent quality.
Lighting. You'll need that because I'm assuming you'll be doing wide shots to show the entire garment. Flash won't do nearly as well as stand alone lights say from the Lowell Company. A decent kit will be about another $500. Besides flash looks hokey when you're trying to look professional.
Next, a reasonably priced tripod will do the trick. The t3i isn't very heavy. I know because I own two Canon dslr cameras and I use a $35.00 tripod from Wal Mart and it's just fine.
Backdrop: Anything but white. It's too hot and will be a distraction in your photos. You'll want a solid, pastel, neutral color - light brown, soft blues are very soothing to the eye.
Curtains will cause shadows in the backdrop so that's also a bad idea - no curtains.
I would say you're up for around $1,200 if you shop carefully. To look professional takes cash and a very old saying that's still true - "it takes money to make money." Want to look a pro? Then you have to act like a pro. You can't cheap it out and look like a pro - it hasn't worked for centuries and it won't work now.
Good luck
First things first. Sorry but modeling yourself is a bad idea. I know you know the poses, the clothing and all of that but specializing on these kinds of shoots is actually the best idea. Get yourself spread too thin and you won't get the best results. So get a model and you shoot.
If you do do it yourself you'll need a wireless remote for your camera that you can hide in one hand.
This is because using the 10-second self timer on the camera won't give you enough time to get into position before the shot is snapped. And with a wireless remote you should be able to also trigger focus - very important.
Second, if you need a camera I'd suggest, budget in mind, the Canon Rebel t3 at about $500. It's a dslr and will give you excellent quality.
Lighting. You'll need that because I'm assuming you'll be doing wide shots to show the entire garment. Flash won't do nearly as well as stand alone lights say from the Lowell Company. A decent kit will be about another $500. Besides flash looks hokey when you're trying to look professional.
Next, a reasonably priced tripod will do the trick. The t3i isn't very heavy. I know because I own two Canon dslr cameras and I use a $35.00 tripod from Wal Mart and it's just fine.
Backdrop: Anything but white. It's too hot and will be a distraction in your photos. You'll want a solid, pastel, neutral color - light brown, soft blues are very soothing to the eye.
Curtains will cause shadows in the backdrop so that's also a bad idea - no curtains.
I would say you're up for around $1,200 if you shop carefully. To look professional takes cash and a very old saying that's still true - "it takes money to make money." Want to look a pro? Then you have to act like a pro. You can't cheap it out and look like a pro - it hasn't worked for centuries and it won't work now.
Good luck
How can I take clear close up photos using a canon powershot digital camera?
bluejay
I used to have a Vivitar digital camera that took absolutely pristine, crystal clear photos of small items such as postage stamps & currency. I now have a canon powershot a480, & no matter what I try, the close up shots are just not clear. I've tried using the Super Macro setting to no avail. Is there some setting I should be selecting? any help is truly appreciated. Thanks
Answer
Make sure the lens is the proper distance from the object. most cameras macro setting requires a distance of 1 foot or slightly more. My sony is 1.3 ft. Then use a tripod for really good ones.
Make sure the lens is the proper distance from the object. most cameras macro setting requires a distance of 1 foot or slightly more. My sony is 1.3 ft. Then use a tripod for really good ones.
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