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kgglonghorn · 16 December 2018, 12:44 AM

anyone got any suggestions on how to take better pics? My pictures always seem to come out so/so but the ones that come out good are MASSIVE. I must be missing something. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.

VanAdian · 16 December 2018, 12:59 AM

I’ve read good things about this light box; apparently evenly disperses the light. I’ve heard some use it outdoors; especially on overcast days for best lighting. I don’t know much about photography; I would still use my phone; likely rigged on a stand; just peeking into the tent.
I ordered one recently am yet to receive it.

https://www.amazon.com/Neewer%C2%AE-...50554644&psc=1

Jocke · 16 December 2018, 01:07 AM

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lenfried29 · 16 December 2018, 01:15 AM

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Originally Posted by Jocke

Here I have put together how you can use a cheap China Studio.

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Thanks for sharing!!! Good inexpensive technique. Time consuming for many though.

beshannon · 16 December 2018, 01:53 AM

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Originally Posted by kgglonghorn

anyone got any suggestions on how to take better pics?

Yes, like anything else it takes practice.

No amount of equipment will "make" you a better photographer.

Dan Pierce · 16 December 2018, 01:56 AM

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Originally Posted by Jocke

Here I have put together how you can use a cheap China Studio.

Click here to find out

From the master himself.

dP

Travelair007 · 16 December 2018, 02:10 AM

Jocke, that hand is creepy !!!

dr35mm · 16 December 2018, 02:10 AM

Compose in your head first, than you take the photo. You don’t need fancy gear, iphones are great. Here are a few quick thoughts:

- Tap to focus and adjust exposure
- Try different anlges
- Light is KEY, I’m a fan of natural lighting.
- Get close
- Less is more

Hope this helps

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kgglonghorn · 17 December 2018, 09:57 PM

thanks for the tips. Going to experiment today!

tyler1980 · 17 December 2018, 10:04 PM

all about the lighting IMO. Natural light and non direct. I hate how watches look in bright sunlight as its way to harsh.

There is a reason all the wrist shots taken in cars for example look better than a lot of the ones people take outside on a sunny day

Pastextian · 18 December 2018, 04:36 AM

I'm no photographer, but everything I've been told is to use a light box, overcast natural light, or Golden Hour light.
Also, if you want good closeups you'll probably want to use a phone with a good camera. I've used a normal camera before and had a hard time getting closeups without spending money on a macro lense.

16 December 2018, 12:44 AM	#1
kgglonghorn "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: USA Posts: 375	taking good pics of watches anyone got any suggestions on how to take better pics? My pictures always seem to come out so/so but the ones that come out good are MASSIVE. I must be missing something. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.

16 December 2018, 12:59 AM	#2
VanAdian "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2018 Location: WA, USA Watch: DSOTM Posts: 588	I’ve read good things about this light box; apparently evenly disperses the light. I’ve heard some use it outdoors; especially on overcast days for best lighting. I don’t know much about photography; I would still use my phone; likely rigged on a stand; just peeking into the tent. I ordered one recently am yet to receive it. https://www.amazon.com/Neewer%C2%AE-...50554644&psc=1 __________________ DSOTM - Railmaster - JLC DuoFace - Pelagos LHD - Sinn 556 "The time you enjoy wasting is not wasted time." - B. Russell

16 December 2018, 01:07 AM	#3
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dr35mm "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2016 Real Name: Peter Location: Caribbean Watch: BB58 Posts: 2,398	Compose in your head first, than you take the photo. You don’t need fancy gear, iphones are great. Here are a few quick thoughts: - Tap to focus and adjust exposure - Try different anlges - Light is KEY, I’m a fan of natural lighting. - Get close - Less is more Hope this helps Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk __________________ Present: BB58 \| BB36 \| GMW-B5000D-1JF \| 6900-PT80 Past: 16610LN \| 16622 \| 116610LN \| 214270

17 December 2018, 10:04 PM	#10
tyler1980 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Houston Posts: 17,622	all about the lighting IMO. Natural light and non direct. I hate how watches look in bright sunlight as its way to harsh. There is a reason all the wrist shots taken in cars for example look better than a lot of the ones people take outside on a sunny day __________________ Instagram: tyler.watches current collection: Patek 5164A, Patek 5524G, Rolex Platinum Daytona 116506, Rolex Sea Dweller 43 126600, Rolex GMT II 116710LN, AP 15400ST (silver), Panerai 913, Omega Speedmaster moonwatch, Tudor Black Bay (Harrods Edition)

16 December 2018, 02:10 AM	#7
Travelair007 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: CA Posts: 1,514	Jocke, that hand is creepy !!!

17 December 2018, 09:57 PM	#9
kgglonghorn "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: USA Posts: 375	thanks for the tips. Going to experiment today!

18 December 2018, 04:36 AM	#11
Pastextian "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2018 Real Name: Kyle Location: Missouri Watch: BR01-92 Heritage Posts: 17	I'm no photographer, but everything I've been told is to use a light box, overcast natural light, or Golden Hour light. Also, if you want good closeups you'll probably want to use a phone with a good camera. I've used a normal camera before and had a hard time getting closeups without spending money on a macro lense.

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