Hi, I'm new to this site, and as you can clearly see, I am not a photographer. My cousin introduced me to the site. It is my hope to meet and chat with some knowledgeable individuals and get some constructive pointers to improve my work and make some new friends along the way. I do motorcycle salvage as a hobby / business. Most of the photography that I do is digitals of parts that I am selling on ebay or similar online sites. Better pictures lead to higher bids and fewer dissappointed buyers so PLEASE offer any advice that you feel might be useful. Thanks and I look forward to getting to know you. Shawn
Thanks for the input. It really is helpful to get advice from folks who know a lot more than I do. This is the same frame from "rough" after being cleaned and painted. The pictures are part of an old work in progress series. I am posting them because they are typical of the results I usually get.
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Cheryl Ogle{K:24494} 10/22/2004
Shawn - A few things I've learned: When shooting the parts you may want to cover up the table with a sheet (clean one) to keep the focus on the part you photograph. Also - try to stay away from busy backgrounds (the fence has so much texture the eye is drawn to it). A simple wall or again sheet backdrop may help keep the eye trained. Make sure the sheets are not in the same color group as the part so it doesn't blend in. :) Good luck to you. Cheryl
Well look at this... I suggest that you change your POV and then I look and voila! It's done. That's the internet for you. This is better than "Rough" but the background really interferes, and it is still too small. :-]
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