This is for study of indoor photography by amateurs group I am trying to form. See http://365project.org/discuss/general/29089/amatuer-indoor-photography
This is a collage I am suggesting people try. I set my camera on Aperture Priority and set the Fstop (Aperture setting) to F5. Put my camera on a tripod. Set for timed shots. The first is with the overhead light on. The second is with the overhead light off. The third is with the light from the hall which is in the direction the handles are pointing. The last is with the kitchen light off. No light no shot. I notice with the overhead light on I get no highlights on my cup. Interesting to notice what happens with the same aperture setting and lessening light. One thing is the time to take each picture got longer and less detail.
@joansmor I think that this 'try and compare' approach is a way forward but you do have to isolate the light sources to get a handle on how each one behaves. You have some unexplained light in some of these images... you may know where it's coming from but your learning group won't - unless you tell/show them.
@vignouse Oh I thought I did. I had overhead light only in the first, light from the hall in the direction of the handles (stage left) in the first two, and light from the kitchen (in back of the camera) in all but the last. The light from the hall and kitchen are coming through door ways. The light in the hall can be seen directly.
@vignouse opps my hands dragged over the mouse pad on my laptop. Any what the light in the kitchen cannot be seen in the doorway. Does this give you what you are looking for.
Good for you Joan- I think your group is a great idea. With my role as president of the photo club and the way time seems to get away from me on a regular basis now, I won't be able to join, but I will be watching what you do! Good start.
This is interesting to read and to view -- a good way to convey what you are doing with the group and your intent to move forward. Lighting to me is the hardest construct to understand in photography (other than layers on PS!).
This is very interesting Joan. I fear I will only be able to follow your group and may be occasionally join in. Problems at home are limiting my time at the moment.
will try this this evening, though I'm not sure my set-ups will be as light-controlled ... unless I to down to the basement and set up there. Hmmm. food for thought; I will be happy if I just do something. That question of highlights on shiny things is always problematic. The funny thing is, I don't see them until AFTER the picture is taken. This might be eye-training (needed).
Thanks for this, Joan. I'll have a look/go at this in the next few days. Whilst resident guru is/can be available for consultation, his knowledge can be overwhelming for this fully paid up rookie ;-) @vignouse
I did something similar photo with my Fiesta teapots. I struggle with indoor photography. I don't have a studio nor am I pro. My photo from yesterday was an indoor shot of a rooster on my cabinet. My husband kept asking how many photos I was taking in the kitchen.
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