How To Photograph Ceramics

A transparency is then placed on top of it and exposed to UV light for 215 minutes.

How to photograph ceramics. I went to a photographing pottery workshop and it was suggested to use a shower curtain liner- the fabric ones that are 100 polyester. I use this with most photos. Photos he first researched magazines such as Ceramics Monthly and books such as the Lark series 500 Teapots 500 Cups etc to see how the pros do it and to figure out what styles he liked.

Feb 1 2013 - Explore Christine Laginesss board photographing ceramics followed by 109 people on Pinterest. Set of two wheel thrown ceramic mugs in forest green. Photographing reflective surfaces and objects is usually quite challenging and can easily turn the work of the photographer into a frustrating task.

Many many moons ago when I started out my career here as assistant editor to our magazines Ceramics Monthly and Pottery Making Illustrated there was one rule of pottery photography that would show your work in the best way possible. Requires more than just copy lighting to look good. It is super simple to use.

A couple of my favorite features from Picasa are. Using this type of fabric means the light will be white. AmazonBasics Portable Photo Studio A Setup You Need to Photograph Your Ceramics.

Simply look through your viewfinder and rotate the polarising filter on the front of the camera lens until you see the painting darken slightly and the glare magically vanish. When it comes to doing simple photo editing I use Picasa. Leave all the lights OFF.

Different fabrics can cast a yellow or bluish tone when light shines through it. Photographing ceramics requires setting up the perfect lighting which will differ depending on whether the surfaces of the clay pieces are glossy or matte. See more ideas about ceramics ceramic studio pottery techniques.