Legography Tip: The rounded faces of mini-figs are reflective. At certain angles, lights or the sun will create a sliver of glare (top images). This is one of my biggest challenges when photographing CJ. It such a sour spot.
Happily, there are several options I use to minimize this glare:
• If using external lights, I'll change its position. Move it left, right, or downward until the glare lessens. For this setup, I raised my studio light higher (middle images).
• If outdoors, a reflector can be used to redirect the sunlight similarly to moving a studio light around. Take care, the reflector can also create a sour reflection. It takes extra practice.
• Change the angle of the camera or mini-fig. As I move positions, the glare might diminish and can sometimes unknowingly score me a better shot (bottom images).
• Bonus: If it's not overly distracting, we might want to keep the glare to add extra depth to the subject. For instance, while it was necessary to eliminate the glare on CJ, I didn't mind it on the apple.
Are there any tips you've picked up to minimize glare? If not, don't worry. With trial and error, we can all get a shot that's the apple of our eye. 😁🍏
Great tips again! I faced this glare you mention when i did my nutella selfie. The glare was right in the middle of the jar. I was inside, in front of the window. All natural daylight. I changed the position of the jar so as to move the glare on some other point. Eventually i decided that having it in the middle of the label is the best. Perhaps because i didn't want it to be an advertisement to the brand.
LOL! Such a creative narrative to start with. I love the pun at the end. I also am finding your tutorial very informative. Although I have never worked with mini figs I realize there’s a whole lot more to it then I mu which only impresses me even more with your work.
Excellent advice, Chris. Did not know that - and will probably not remember that!
This is a great collage of examples of glare and how to fix it.
A FAV!!
I love those greens!!!!
This is a great collage of examples of glare and how to fix it.
A FAV!!