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That first one is hot!!!
The lighting is fabulous on the second one as well, but the shape of it isn't sexy (that is what we're going for with stilletos, yes?). The bottom/front portion is too fat. But- WOW! Awesome idea! I think you've inspired me to do some shoe shots. Would you mind giving a quick detail of how you set up the lighting/backround for this? I'm really impressed.
adam
nice one Keith...
still playing with product shots ay?!
is that with post production?
creators
Thanks Blue, I wondered about putting the second picture up, but I'm glad I did because it gave a comparison. I started with the camera too high and the shoe didn't come alive until I dropped the hight and then you start to see it's a shoe that means business. I've wanted to do a stiletto for some time because I would be hard pushed to think of a more iconic object, it's loaded with sexual or sensual meanings as well as socio-political meanings.
The lighting for this one was as in the picture below. I did try it without any diffusers as I didn't think a spot light would be too much of a problem, but didn't like it. If you don't have studio lights or diffusers, I'd suggest either a tented sheet or greaseproof/oven paper. My settings were - ISO 100, f14, 1/100 sec.
My next effort is going to be trying a black background, with the shoe on glass, as Adam did with the jewellery.
Thanks for your comment Adam. There's something about product shots that fascinates me, just a tin of soup is a challenge. Yep, this shot is post production, I converted to black and white and got rid of some stray glue around the seams.
hil26
cracking first image, cannot fault the lighting
second image - think the angle is all wrong (for me), would have liked to see it at more of an acute angle so that the front of the show is coming into play and more open area between the hell and shoe
Venom
hil26 wrote:
cracking first image, cannot fault the lighting
second image - think the angle is all wrong (for me), would have liked to see it at more of an acute angle so that the front of the show is coming into play and more open area between the hell and shoe
I agree with the Dave the front of the shoe seems to just fizzle out, it needs to be more prominent / more in the shot.
The first is just great, maybe the lighting on the sides a little strong if you want me to be picky as the edges seem to be lost (but this might be just my taste / my monitor).
Nice work Keith.
creators
I'm going to be experimenting more with this, and taking on board what you and Dave have said Mike, I'll see what comes up.
Venom
Not that I have alot of experience with high heels you understand but just showed the wife your 2 shots and she says ignore what I've said about the first one as she thinks thats great, but the second she'd like to see more of the front of the shoe also. Don't know if thats any help getting another womans view on things.
creators
That's great Mike, thanks to you you both. I'm hoping to get to it today as I am away this weekend, so spot on timing.
creators
Load of rubbish, not even going to embarrass myself by uploading any.
but just showed the wife your 2 shots and she says ignore what I've said about the first one as she thinks thats great, but the second she'd like to see more of the front of the shoe also. Don't know if thats any help getting another womans view on things.