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vesnyder · 14 February 2020, 10:29 PM

What is the secret to photographing watches? I have tried multiple options and lighting to take photos of my watches and I can't stop from getting massive glare on the face of the watch. Some of your pics are beautiful and mine look like they are taken by a six year old. I even tried getting out one of my old digital cameras and that did not make a diference. I have to assume most of the pics are taken with a phone?

Thanks

beshannon · 14 February 2020, 10:36 PM

Lighting and composition. Two different cameras and a phone for these three images.

KrismanX · 14 February 2020, 11:51 PM

Wooof. Lots of screen tapping and tilting. These pictures were taken on an iPhone X and using a jewelers loupe up against the camera lens. It’s mostly about having fun with it and finding interesting ways to photograph this metal ticky thing on my wrist.

DonRickles · 15 February 2020, 12:44 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by beshannon

Lighting and composition. Two different cameras and a phone for these three images.

Very cool! Thanks for sharing these!

Burlington · 15 February 2020, 10:42 AM

I rather like an off the wrist shot to capture some of the scenery and/or add some drama to the photo

chieftd · 15 February 2020, 06:39 PM

I recommend download the Snapseed and/or Camera +2 apps. They are free and allow you to adjust many aspects of the photos, plus includes several filters. Cheers, Tim

Dan Pierce · 15 February 2020, 06:50 PM

Natural lighting, proper angles that minimize glare, and practice, practice, practice.
dP

14 February 2020, 10:29 PM	#1
vesnyder "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2018 Real Name: Vance Location: North Coast Watch: GMT II Posts: 1,464	Photographing Watches - Help! What is the secret to photographing watches? I have tried multiple options and lighting to take photos of my watches and I can't stop from getting massive glare on the face of the watch. Some of your pics are beautiful and mine look like they are taken by a six year old. I even tried getting out one of my old digital cameras and that did not make a diference. I have to assume most of the pics are taken with a phone? Thanks

14 February 2020, 10:36 PM	#2
beshannon "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Real Name: Brian Location: Northern Virginia Watch: One of Not Many Posts: 17,895	Lighting and composition. Two different cameras and a phone for these three images. __________________ Vacheron Constantin Traditionnelle Complete Calendar, Glashutte PanoInverse, Glashutte SeaQ Panorama Date, Omega Aqua Terra 150, Omega CK 859, Omega Speedmaster 3861 Moonwatch, Glashutte Senator Exellence, Rolex 116710 GMT Master II BLNR, Breitling Superocean Steelfish, JLC Atmos Transparent

14 February 2020, 11:51 PM	#3
KrismanX "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2014 Real Name: Kristofer Location: Los Angeles, CA Watch: my feet. Posts: 2,364	Wooof. Lots of screen tapping and tilting. These pictures were taken on an iPhone X and using a jewelers loupe up against the camera lens. It’s mostly about having fun with it and finding interesting ways to photograph this metal ticky thing on my wrist. __________________ No sticker left behind. "Better three hours too soon, than a minute too late." "All we have to do is decide what to do with the time that is given to us." ref. 116520 Daytona - 10/2014

15 February 2020, 10:42 AM	#5
Burlington "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2017 Location: Europe Posts: 5,637	I rather like an off the wrist shot to capture some of the scenery and/or add some drama to the photo __________________ “My tastes are simple; I am easily satisfied with the best.” ― Winston S. Churchill

15 February 2020, 06:50 PM	#7
Dan Pierce 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Real Name: D'OH! Location: Kentucky Watch: Rolex-1 Tudor-3 Posts: 35,794	Natural lighting, proper angles that minimize glare, and practice, practice, practice. dP __________________ TRF Member# 1668 Bass Player in TRF "AFTER DARK" Bar & NightClub Band Commander-in-Chief of The Nylon Nation The Crown & Shield Club Honorary Member of P-Club

15 February 2020, 06:39 PM	#6
chieftd "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Real Name: Tim Location: Kapolei Hawaii Watch: Blue Sub, YM16623 Posts: 1,363	I recommend download the Snapseed and/or Camera +2 apps. They are free and allow you to adjust many aspects of the photos, plus includes several filters. Cheers, Tim

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