Some of the things I make are a bit more rustic, so it's fun to photograph them out in nature. Sometimes Mother Nature surprises you and the weather can change fast. My destination was over 7,000 feet, the wind whipped up and the temperature cooled as it plunged to 47.
I always have some sort of bag with supplies, extra clothing, food and water. Hats are super handy because they not only shade you from the sun, but they keep your head warm and help block the wind. Not to mention food, water and other supplies that are a good idea to bring with while going on an adventure.
I had multi-layers of shirts and sweaters and also blankets and beach towels. One of the beach towels came in handy for a wind break.
I hiked over to some favorite boulders to click some photos with my i-Phone. I have a really nice full size camera, but I use the camera phone on quick trips like this.
Items photographed in full shade really look the best. Since it was overcast, it was a little challenging to find full shade. I've used the same boulders before, so I had a feeling the location and time of day would work fine.
Certain background colors work well with certain items. Some background colors enhance and some do not. Try to photograph your item on various backgrounds. Copper on a rust color might not always work and sometimes granite will look better.
I will take several photos of a scene and move the camera angle slightly each time. I will also tend to bring the camera back from the piece as well. This will change the focus each time.
There is a lot of texture to the wire wrapping and even the underlying boulder. You will notice each photo will look a little different. Some of the photos of this ring had a clear shot of the wrapped shank, cord or boulder. I was looking for an overall focus on the item. There are other times I do want one area in focus and another area more blown out of focus. Just take plenty of photos!
I've many times set up an area to photograph items with props, clicked photos, taken down my area, gone inside to review photos and have discovered, I've somehow missed my mark. The best thing I've learned is to vary the camera angle and move back a bit.
I photographed the ring on various sides and angles. There were two boulders and a bunch of pine needles between them. I used those to prop up the ring. I also found an old sun dried piece of wood to use as a mandrel. It all seemed to work. Just look around and toss some found objects into the photos while out in nature.
It's possible to take really good photos of your work in any setting. It just takes practice and you don't need an expensive amount of equipment. A camera phone may just do the trick!
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