Photography 101

What not to do.....

Last night I decided to list this new candle in my Etsy shop.  This meant I needed photos.

Now, I have learned how wonderful natural light is in photography.  I know this. 

However, I just wanted to get the candle listed so I took these in the kitchen....

with the flash (Gasp!) and slapped them online.

I knew better.  I even told the ladies I chat with on our Christian Artists Team that I 

wasn't happy with the photos.  Of course they were kind and said they looked pretty 

to them...but I knew.  I knew that my impatience had caused me to do less than my best.

So...this morning found me outside in the natural light taking photos that show the 

true colors and shine of this lovely piece.  Just look at how it came to life!

Only time will tell if I actually learned this lesson.

Patience.....natural light.

They are so important!

Another Component,
as pointed out by my dear friend Vee,
Blending of background and style of subject.

Now, as I told her, I knew better.
I had to come inside for the camera card and meant
to grab a pretty doily.
I forgot it and was just too lazy to
come back for it.

So....after she suggested it I decided
to take photos again.
I love doing this and so it was no hardship.
I went outside with a little stool I use at shows.
It was all set up...I snapped a shot.

But it just wasn't making me happy against the
grass.  This candle would not be one you would likely
burn on a deck.  It's a bit dressier than that.
So back inside to find a well lit spot.
Set up again.
Here you are....

Now, I didn't do any cropping or editing on these.
They are simply to show the difference in display.

Thanks, Vee.
You are my conscience sometimes.
Scary.