Project 60: Shiny Surfaces

This has been a project in photographing shiny/reflective surfaces. I am photographing a watch and bracelet on a simple black background. In both reference shots (different light position), there is a slight reflection of the camera in the watch band, and the light is harsh and there are strong shadows. By using tracing paper in a cone around the lends and subject, the reflection should only be of the tracing paper, and the light will also be diffused through the paper. The differences between the level (angle/height) of the flash are seen less in the two shots with tracing paper. There is also no reflection of the camera in these photos. Overall the effect is really large & the photos with tracing paper look much more professional - and this is only with the simple use of tracing paper!

Photo 1: Reference shot 1. Light high, direct light.

100mm, f/8, 1/8s, ISO200, flash

Photo 2: Reference shot 2. Light low, direct light.

100mm, f/8, 1/8s, ISO200, flash

Photo 3: With tracing paper in cone between camera lens and subject. Light low.

100mm, f/8, 1/8s, ISO200, flash

Photo 4: With tracing paper in cone between camera lens and subject. Light high.

100mm, f/8, 1/8s, ISO200, flash