I was asked this week to make a custom order of beaded DNA using transparent beads. Usually I don't use light colored transparent beads, especially not so many of them, but that's what they wanted, so that's what I gave them. I got two photos before I packed it up and shipped it out.
Since it's so light, I photographed it on a dark background.
In the next photo, I used a new light I got for taking photos. Which photo do you like better? I can't decide, so I'm giving you both.
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Since it's so light, I photographed it on a dark background.
I'd go for the same lighting as in the first photo, but I'd increase the exposure time. For these kinds of crystal-on-black photos, I usually use one, maybe two light sources, and an exposure time of about half a second.
ReplyDeleteThe spotlight in the second photo is cool too, but I think the non-spotlighted portion gets hidden in the shadows. Though in polymeric pieces such as this one, it isn't that big of a problem.
I really like the second photo. I find it more dramatic.
ReplyDeleteWell, one vote for each. Thanks ladies. You've confirmed my belief that one size never fits all.
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