Tuesday, January 1, 2013

How I photograph my figures

I've got some questions about how I photograph my figures. Here is a quickie about that, and a picture of the set-up and the finished result.

1. I rig a small "studio" at home.
2. I put the figure in place and testing the angle of the camera by hand.
3. I put the camera with an 100mm macro on a tripod.
4. I use a Canon 580ex II flash in a Lastolite softbox for speedlite's.
5. I take pictures using a remote-switch and holding the flash with the other hand.
6. I take several images lighting the figure from all angles so I can give it the light I want in Photoshop.