Shiny stuff is hard to shoot but looks great

by kevin on November 29, 2011

Wedding rings, artistically presented

Wedding rings that are not new but full of character and life.

The high end product photography world revolves around things that shine. One is photographing the reflections as much as the object and the challenge is to have both work together to create an image that is attractive and enticing. This photograph of wedding rings that have been used for over 20 years shows the level of detail that can be revealed in high end product photography. The rings are placed on a mirror and reflect into themselves producing very cool intertwining shapes.

We are always looking for ways to capture products in an artistic manner. If you know of a manufacturer who has interesting products or manufacturing processes, point them our way as we would love to find more interesting items to feature.

 

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Digital View Camera redefines image quality

by kevin on October 7, 2011

Image of Digital View Camera, San Antonio, September 17 2011We just received the Digital View Camera that had been on order and in research for the past few months. Unlike modern DSLR’s, this is a totally modular system. View cameras have been around for over a century and they can do things that current modern camera’s can’t. The lens is carried on a front “standard” and the film or in this case the image sensor back is carried on a rear standard. A bellows connects the two so a dark tunnel exists between the lens and the sensor. The sensor is moved out of the way and the image is projected onto a ground glass that shows it upside down and backwards.

For architectural or product photography, this is a game changer. Images of much higher quality can be produced, plus the depth of field can be fine tuned as needed and perspective can be corrected in the camera. Of course the latter can be done to some extent in Photoshop but it is not as nice as getting it right the first time.

If you know of a spectacular home or building that needs incredible imagery, or if you know of a company that needs product photography that would ordinarily have to be outsourced to a big market like New York or LA, consider working with a local expert.

See more work at the website.

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Architectural Shoot on spec, Broadway Bank, Huebner Branch

September 5, 2011

The bank next door to my studio moved to new digs over the Labor Day Weekend and I took the opportunity to shoot the new branch one the one weekend where they had moved in but had not yet opened for business. I will go to Broadway and use the spec shots to introduce myself [...]

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Kevin G Saunders Photography Facebook Page

August 20, 2011

Since social media is taking over our lives, the action is on the Kevin G Saunders Photography Facebook Page. Go there, Like Us, and you can see the most current work and portfolio. Of course, if you have specific questions about how I can help you, please let me know.

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Welcome to Kevin G Saunders’ photography blog

December 29, 2009

I have been planning a photographic website for some time and now I am happy to introduce my new combo blog and gallery site! Photography has been a part of my life since the mid 1960′s when my dad introduced me to his Leica camera. I learned how to shoot a fully manual camera as [...]

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