Camera Test: Mother’s Cookies
October 11, 2008
Scott Mindeaux
2 Disguised Foodies commented on this...
Scott Mindeaux
2 Disguised Foodies commented on this...
So after writing Mother’s Cookies is No Longer, I went out to the market to buy some. I took a picture using a Canon Powershot G3. I placed the products on a white backdrop, but I still have poor lighting. Hopefully I will be able to procure the correct lighting this weekend.
In any case, here is my attempt:
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Scott, you did great work here! I’ll have you know — as a professional product photographer — that you picked some of the hardest things to photograph here and should be pleased that you got such a great photo.
Multi colored panels, a shape that won’t stay true unless propped up, reflective material, different sizes, I could go on. This ain’t easy and you did great!
Thanks Matt. It was hard. There was tape involved, trust me! Of course, with crappy lighting and my amateur eye, there was reflection from the garish flash. I don’t have a diffuser or was able to bounce the flash off anything. But I was pleased with it nonetheless.