First Product Shoot

[EmmaR]

Hi All,
I've set up a makeshift product studio area using natural light and reflectors. This are the best shots of my first shoot.

I noticed that I can't seem to get the background white and it goes a little grey - any help for that one?

And I'd love any other helpful advice on how to make these better.

Here is the link to set on flickr - !st Product Shoot - a set on Flickr

Here is one image.




how I set it up:

I used an ironing board to sit my background on which was thin white cardboard. I rested the cardboard against a box. (the cardboard is not so thin that it's see through at all).
The whole set up was beside the window, using natural light. I used a white foam core board as a reflector on the right hand side.

EXIF Data -
Canon EOS 1000D
Shutter speed - 1/125 sec
F-Stop - f.11
ISO - 100
focal length - 46.0mm
No flash
Metering Mode - pattern

Any advice would be greatly appreciated!

[EmmaR]

anyone???

[Wombat]

Hi Emma

I have look at your shot on Flickr and have to admit that the silver one is the one i o like.
As for the white background, have you try white balance adjustments ?.
Personally i possibly try also shoot with shallow depth (maybe f/1.4 or f/2), this would give i sharp parts of the clock in focus and bring some attention to the clock by the viewer.
Say, focus on the arms and the Canadian symbol.
Other way - good shot

[EmmaR]

Thanks heaps John,
I've since found out that by lighting the background more, it turns more white. So I'll have to try and give that a go, and I've been experimenting with the white balance today as well.

The DOF is a bit of an issue for me at present as I only have kit lenses, with limited F stops. Thanks heaps for your reply and your help!! Much appreciated.