BetterPhoto Q&A: Still-Life Photography Tip

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  How to Shoot Glass?
What is the best way to shoot samples of glass, etched frosted dippled, etc., so that it shows the special features of the glass style?...
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September 05, 2006
 
  Black Background for Flower Photos
I am new to this site and I am learning a great deal here, but I still want to know how you get the black background when shooting a close up of a flower. I am very limited with my camera settings...
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June 12, 2006
 
  How to Shoot Wine Bottles?
Please help! I am shooting wine bottles for my sister-in-law's wine company Web site. I usually shoot portraits and am just starting out so I don't have my lighting equipment yet. I use th...
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October 10, 2005
 
  Black Backgrounds
How do you get the background to be a solid black? I take a photo at home with natural light and use a sheet in the background but when I look at the photo on my computer I can see the sheet. I hav...
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March 02, 2005
 
  Shooting Group Photos in Dull Lighting
I have been asked by some friends to take group family photos (colour, outdoor). I am based in Ireland and, as such, the days are often very dull and grey. I'm concerned that my photos will t...
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January 05, 2005
 
  Techniques for Prepping Food
I am about to photograph food for a client that has heard food photography entails a lot of glazing and dry ice and different preparation. I have photographed food but never with elaborate prep wor...
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August 18, 2004
 
  How to Shoot Antique Books
Hello. I have a chance to shoot some antique books in an antique book store. How do I photograph them in a simple, unobtrusive way for a magazine-quality photo? Thank you....
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July 01, 2004
 
  Which Backdrop Should I Use?
I need to know what to buy for a backdrop when shooting products. Right now I am using black and white bristol boards. Is that good enough? And when is it proper to use black instead of white (o...
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February 15, 2007