Posted 10/01/2023 01:02 am
Well, this post is 3 months old. But I've 2¢ to put in so I hope @snitchard is still listening.
Why take pictures? They can be used for insurance claims. You can ask members to grade a submittal. When you have enough posts you can sell to members.
Criticism: Quality photos help reviewers provide the best solutions/answers. They don't have to be perfect. Members are usually appreciative of a good coin photo. They want to help members and encourage participation in this hobby. There is a difference in perception between a critique and a criticism. Don't be thin-skinned and recognize that what was written is sometimes not what was intended.
Now for the photograph. First a caveat. I'm a novice here and struggle with the photography issue, too. But I read the advice here and try to practice their solutions with what I have on-hand. I think I'm getting better. Practice makes better if not perfect.
Lighting. One solution I found that works reasonably well is to use natural light. I've read that noon seems to be the best time. I have a sunroom that provides lots of all around light.
If you stick with the desk lamp various readily available material can be used as a diffuser: a white T-shirt draped over the lamp, a piece of parchment paper (used in cooking) taped over the lamp hood. Try turning off the overhead LED lighting and see if helps with better images.
Highly reflective surfaces will always be problematic unless your a studio photographer! Diffusing the light source may help. Or try shooting at an angle.
Well, it's 1:00am. If I have more I'll come back tomorrow.
Why take pictures? They can be used for insurance claims. You can ask members to grade a submittal. When you have enough posts you can sell to members.
Criticism: Quality photos help reviewers provide the best solutions/answers. They don't have to be perfect. Members are usually appreciative of a good coin photo. They want to help members and encourage participation in this hobby. There is a difference in perception between a critique and a criticism. Don't be thin-skinned and recognize that what was written is sometimes not what was intended.
Now for the photograph. First a caveat. I'm a novice here and struggle with the photography issue, too. But I read the advice here and try to practice their solutions with what I have on-hand. I think I'm getting better. Practice makes better if not perfect.
Lighting. One solution I found that works reasonably well is to use natural light. I've read that noon seems to be the best time. I have a sunroom that provides lots of all around light.
If you stick with the desk lamp various readily available material can be used as a diffuser: a white T-shirt draped over the lamp, a piece of parchment paper (used in cooking) taped over the lamp hood. Try turning off the overhead LED lighting and see if helps with better images.
Highly reflective surfaces will always be problematic unless your a studio photographer! Diffusing the light source may help. Or try shooting at an angle.
Well, it's 1:00am. If I have more I'll come back tomorrow.
