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Photography for Photography for WoodworkersWoodworkers
David ElmoreDavid Elmore
Elmore PhotographyElmore Photography
www.ElmorePhoto.comwww.ElmorePhoto.com
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OutlineOutline• Why take photos?
• Shooting– Equipment– Camera settings– Light– Backgrounds
Tungsten lampsOne direct lamp :: Two diffuse lamps
Tungsten lamp setupOne bounce lamp :: Two lamps
Lamp typeTungsten :: Fluorescent
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ShootingShooting
• Recommended lighting– Use diffuse rather than point sources– Outside shade is ok but not convenient– On-camera flash is a poor choice– Off-camera flash is good if strong enough– Tungsten lamps are economical and work well– Fluorescent lamps may cause color problems
Tungsten lighting option (~$200)
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ShootingShooting• Backgrounds
– Should not draw attention– White– Grey– Black
Poor backgrounds
Backgrounds
Backgrounds
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EditingEditing• Computer
– Replace every 3-5 years– Add memory– Add external hard drive
• Room for more photos• Backup
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SharingSharing• Slide shows
– Available in most programs for local use– Output formats for sharing
• PowerPoint• PDF• DVD• Exe not recommended• Html and JavaScript for web• Convert digital images to slides
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SharingSharing• Printing
– Color management– Ink jet printing– Dye vs. pigment inks– Local or internet photo lab
• probably not archival
– Quality printing businesses• Can be archival• Can print large• Can print on canvas and fine art paper
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SharingSharing• Web sites
– Have your own for <$200/year– Content management systems
• Easy to upload photos• Web interface for entering text
– Shopping cart systems
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Summary recommendationsSummary recommendations• Photograph everything you make
• Use a digital camera with manual controls and– Diffuse lighting – umbrellas and/or bounce– Tungsten lamps or good flash units– Simple background that contrasts subject
• Edit each photo using your favorite software
• Select appropriate size and format for sharing
• Don’t forget the World Wide Web
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ResourcesResources• Steves-DigiCams.com
• DigicamHelp.com
• ElmorePhoto.com
• TimGrey.com and books
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