1. Switch to macro mode when photographing small items. If you own a digital SLR, you
can either purchase a macro lens or macro attachments for your normal lens.
2. Shoot the pictures in aperture priority mode, and choose a small aperture (high f-stop
number) to ensure that the entire item is in focus.
3. Use a plain backdrop for the picture. In a pinch, white sheets work well. Another
alternative is to place the object on a white piece of foam core, and use another piece
of foam core for the backdrop.
4. Do not use the on-camera flash, especially on shiny objects. If you have an external
flash, bounce it off a white piece of foam core. This will give you soft diffuse lighting
with soft shadows. If you don??™t have an external flash, place a piece of white fabric
over the flash to diffuse the harsh light.
5. Another option is natural light. Photograph the object outdoors on an overcast day or
in even shade, which is an area that??™s completely shaded with no sunlight filtering in.
You can also use window light to photograph the object. If you use window light, place
a piece of foam core or a white sheet on the shadow side of the object to bounce light
into the shadows.
TIP
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