So I don't have my own camera and most of my photos from this project are taken with my phone..But when I do have the chance,I take some pictures when I visit my friends.These days I went to a good friend of mine and I took some photos of her guitar..This is the one that I liked most.I might have the chance to take others with her camera, so do you have any advice?
How is a guitar supposed to be photographed?
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I feel that this composition is quite clichéd but I still like the shot:
In the photo you took I'd have tried to focus on her hand more, and perhaps taken it so the neck ran further toward the top right corner. It's not a bad image though :)
@michellina I like how you composed this shot. My only advice would be to try focusing on the hand next time, if you do get another chance to take some more.
I actually like the POV on your guitar photo. I think the important thing is to try to get that interesting angle or perspective, or focus on a particular piece of the instrument. My favorites are more about the motion of the musician
@michellina I don't think there's a single way they are "supposed" to be shot. As you've seen here, there are some very imaginative people around :)
Looking at this thread, as general rules of thumb, I would say depth of field seems important, and there's something about the strings leading away that draws the eye as well, but it depends to some extent whether you want the guitar to be the subject or only part of it. For example in yours, the guitar is clearly the main point of interest, who is playing is largely secondary. The headstock, tuning pegs, and bridge all seem to be interesting, as well as the strings along the neck. Does that help?
For what it's worth, I was trying for a shot very similar to yours the other day, but without a tripod, and trying to do it alone on a timer, it seems almost impossible. I'll probably try again once I get a tripod.
I'm new to this discusion so not totally sure how to post images or if this will work? If anyone has any tips that would be awesome. Guitars are always a good bad weather plan if I need something to shoot
Photograph them any way you like.
But like @manek43509 said: It's fun photographing drums, too! ;) (Keyboards, on the other hand... My keyboard is a gazillion years old, and not all that interesting to photograph...)
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In the photo you took I'd have tried to focus on her hand more, and perhaps taken it so the neck ran further toward the top right corner. It's not a bad image though :)
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Also, not technically a guitar, but I couldn't not include a picture of Franz Nicolay:
But don't forget, nice as guitars might be, it is so much cooler to photograph drums, or keyboards...! ;)
Uh, this is me pretending I know how to play the guitar
And a different kind of shot.
Looking at this thread, as general rules of thumb, I would say depth of field seems important, and there's something about the strings leading away that draws the eye as well, but it depends to some extent whether you want the guitar to be the subject or only part of it. For example in yours, the guitar is clearly the main point of interest, who is playing is largely secondary. The headstock, tuning pegs, and bridge all seem to be interesting, as well as the strings along the neck. Does that help?
For what it's worth, I was trying for a shot very similar to yours the other day, but without a tripod, and trying to do it alone on a timer, it seems almost impossible. I'll probably try again once I get a tripod.
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But you are right @thenortherner, they do make great bad weather options. I may be taking more.
On a Rainbow cover gig...
A friend of mine with his bass guitar. He calls it The Riddler.
Another friend with his bass guitar... (I have a thing for bass guitars, hahah!)
And finally, some guitar action...
But like @manek43509 said: It's fun photographing drums, too! ;) (Keyboards, on the other hand... My keyboard is a gazillion years old, and not all that interesting to photograph...)
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