Micro Stock Photography Dot Net

So, you say, "why should I care about lighting and setup? can't I do it all in photoshop ?"

Well maybe you can, but it will take long time and some hard work to fix it all with software. And in the micro stock photography business time means allot. So you want to try and make it right while you are taking the picture. Then you can use software for minor tweaks and fixes. Here is a list of guides that will help you create good setups and nice studio work for you micro stock images.

Micro stock photography and basic lighting setup

One of the hardest things for a photographer is to create a good subject to background separation. Unfortunately, designers - who are your customers at the micro stock business - really like their subjects on a nice white background. It helps them embed it easily in their designs. The first tutorial will teach you how to create a minimal studio like setup , which can be easily built and costs close to nothing. The second micro stock setup is called a light tent. It is a bit more complex, but still fairly easy, and it gives great results. Both setups will help you eliminate shadows and create nice smooth lights.

Micro stock photography and food

Photographing food? here is a nice tutorial on setting up a cheap setup for food photography. Micro stock buyers love food.

Micro stock images and glass

Glass in one of the hardest elements to take pictures of. reflections and shadows are coming from everywhere. Do not worry, in this article you will learn what are the tools, setups, and approaches needed to take images of glasses.

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