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Post by koolbraider on Sept 16, 2013 9:06:00 GMT -6
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Post by DawninCal on Sept 17, 2013 23:03:08 GMT -6
Interesting about leading lines. It leads me to ask how can we apply that concept to photographing our jewelry? Also, do you think people instinctively lead with lines or is it a learned technique? Will check out the other link tomorrow - out of time tonight and the bed is calling.  Dawn |
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Post by caeterle on Sept 18, 2013 12:42:06 GMT -6
I think it's something that is done instinctively, but not to the extent of being an expert at it. To actually see those lines and not just feel them and use them in the best way is certainly something to learn.
Very interesting article ... I agree with Dawn that it's also an interesting question how we could use that in what we do.
That bird is stunning, but so is the last picture. Made me feel very small.
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Post by koolbraider on Sept 19, 2013 9:39:48 GMT -6
I'm thinking that we could integrate "lines" with props to make a piece of jewelry the focal point of a photo, which is what we want to learn. An interesting photo could make someone really take notice; better, make someone say "Wow!.
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Post by DawninCal on Sept 19, 2013 22:11:44 GMT -6
We should try to do a little online JAC workshop and test this theory. Anyone interested? Dawn |
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Post by j3jewelry on Sept 19, 2013 23:56:07 GMT -6
I am not sure leading lines would be necessary for a jewelry shot. But it's certainly worth exploring. I'm thinking that I want mostly close up shots for the beauty and detail. Ever notice how something seems to get more beautiful the closer you get? Then your piece is already the star of the shot and does not need any lines to direct the eye towards it. But maybe with a perspective shot (on the model) that could be useful. Be careful of getting to busy with props. You want the viewer to pay attention to your piece, not the prop. Lately I've been shooting my pieces against a white or slate background (I picked up a 12"x12" real slate tile from Lowe's for like $2) and prop my light box on top of it. Works great, and gives nice contrast. |
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Post by koolbraider on Sept 20, 2013 9:28:53 GMT -6
"Leading lines" doesn't really mean adding more elements to a photo. It refers to moving the eye to the focus of the photo. Case already posted: the loomed cuff with peanut beads. Cat's "Back to the loom" photo shot of looking down from the top makes your eye move around the bracelet. While there's always a good reason to show only a piece of jewelry sometimes it helps to create interest, to set it apart from similar pieces. Her's a link to Sherri Stokey's blog: www.knotjustmacrame.com/See where she's added some props and strong horizontal lines to contrast with the bracelets? I find her photos visually exciting as well as her work. Dawn, I wonder if we could come up with something that many members may have as props and use them to create an interesting photo of their piece. |
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Post by j3jewelry on Sept 20, 2013 10:32:42 GMT -6
OH, ok so you meant more of having your jewelry designs themselves include leading lines (or a sense of them)? I thought it was pertaining to adding 'leading line' props to include in the background. My bad. I seem to be doing that a lot lately... my last photography project my class was given, I totally misinterpreted and I have to redo it.
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Post by caeterle on Sept 20, 2013 11:58:13 GMT -6
Dawn, I wonder if we could come up with something that many members may have as props and use them to create an interesting photo of their piece. That's a very interesting idea, Sue! I think bracelets are great for leading lines, even if it's sometimes just necessity to take a picture from a certain angle. |
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Post by caeterle on Sept 20, 2013 12:00:31 GMT -6
I happened to take this picture today to show a bunch of slim bracelets that I want to list at a set (they are still missing their snaps). That's what I meant by saying that bracelets seem to be naturals for leading lines  Attachments:
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Post by j3jewelry on Sept 20, 2013 15:00:00 GMT -6
Yes that's great Cat!
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Post by caeterle on Sept 20, 2013 15:05:30 GMT -6
And done instinctively. Anyone else wanna chime in? This could really be interesting for all of us
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Post by DawninCal on Sept 20, 2013 19:26:24 GMT -6
Love that photo, Cat! Jeanne, I agree that we don't want props to overpower the jewelry, but if we can learn to direct the eye to the jewelry, that would be a pretty neat skill to have. Off the top of my head, here is a list of props most people would have: Pill bottle or tapered glass to wrap white paper around A rock A reflective surface (plastic, glass, etc.) A white dish Anyone else have suggestions to add? Dawn |
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