How do you photograph a watch for sale?

How do you photograph a watch for sale?

How to Photograph a Watch for Reselling

1. Find a clean surface. The ideal setting for your watch photo is on a clean, white surface.
2. Shoot using daylight. You want to use natural light for your photo.
3. Get in close.
4. Photograph the back of the watch case.
5. Include your boxes and papers in a fourth photo.

How can I take good pictures of my watch without getting a new camera?

Start Your Shoot…

1. Step 1: See both sides of the light.
2. Step 2: Light up the darkness.
3. Step 3: See what the camera sees.
4. Step 4: Eliminate reflections.
5. Step 5: Shoot your shot.

How do you shoot a watch without reflection?

Position your camera slightly higher than you would to light a backlit glass product so that you are shooting slightly down at your product. This will eliminate reflections and allow for a flattering angle of your product. And as always, make sure that your product has been cleaned thoroughly.

How do you take a picture in a watch without glare?

How do you photograph shiny objects?

Summary

1. Diffuse the light. Use a light tent. Use diffuse paper.
2. Tabletop photography. Use a low ISO and a small aperture. Use a tripod. Use a cable or remote release.
3. Larger objects. Shoot during the golden hour or on an overcast day. Choose a setting without a lot of objects that will reflect in your subject.

How do you take photos?

Here’s a few tips:

1. Hold the camera as far away from your body as possible. Try using a selfie stick, tripod, or even asking a stranger to take the photo.
2. Make sure the light is not too harsh or too dim.
3. Take the photo from a higher angle.
4. Keep your poses natural and unforced.

How can I improve my watch photography?

Here are ten easy tips to lift your watch photography to a higher level. Always use a tripod to prevent camera shake. The closer you are to any subject you are trying to photograph, the more visible this shake will be. Each minimum movement is disastrous for the sharpness of your photo.

What do I need to take great watch photography?

This takes so much more than just a ‘good’ camera and lens (es). Here are ten easy tips to lift your watch photography to a higher level. Always use a tripod to prevent camera shake. The closer you are to any subject you are trying to photograph, the more visible this shake will be.

How do you photograph a watch?

Most watches are easily photographed with diffuse light. Heavily overcast weather is perfect for this. In an outdoor situation, a watch, if not too many obstacles there are around, will be illuminated uniformly – perfectly. Indoors this is another story. A simple but very useful tip is to bounce-off light using a light object.

How do I clean my watch before a photo shoot?

Try to clean the watch (very!) thoroughly just before you start with your photo shoot. Use a dry lint-free cloth or microfiber cloth. Small edges in the case and hard to reach places are easy to clean with cotton swabs with a little acetone or rubbing alcohol on it. You can buy these at the local drug store for a few dollars.