Tuesday, February 19, 2013

A simple photo tip

It's Texture Tuesday at the Cafe with Kim Klassen.
Edith texture by Kim Klassen,  Softlight 100%

I've been working on a new 'space' for morning light shots, but this time of year the sun is still far to the south when it comes up. So one of my gerber daisies was dark. Usually I just 'fix' those things in Photoshop but what the heck, 'they' say get as much right 'in camera' as possible, and that's one of the things on my list to change this year.
So I grabbed a small white foam core board from my stack and reflected some light back into it's little face. Ah, perfect! (that's my blurry thumb and board in the right photo)

  • White foam core boards.
  • Not sure who invented these but they are probably rich by now.
  • I've used them for photo backgrounds too.
  • It's good to have several sizes around.
If you missed yesterday's post, I have a freebie for art journal papers.
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22 comments:

  1. DottiFebruary 19, 2013 at 9:20 AM

    Oh, Roxi ... Love, love, love! this photo!!

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  2. nancyjeanFebruary 19, 2013 at 9:27 AM

    hi roxi...love this photo too! Thanks for sharing your photography tip! I too have a stack of foam core!

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  3. BarbaraFebruary 19, 2013 at 9:35 AM

    The color of the vase is wonderful as well as your image.

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  4. AnonymousFebruary 19, 2013 at 9:42 AM

    Wow, what a beautiful shot! I love the colors.

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  5. AnonymousFebruary 19, 2013 at 9:57 AM

    I love the photo too -- the colour of the vase is glorious. And this is a great tip too. Thanks so much.

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  6. Kim StevensFebruary 19, 2013 at 10:03 AM

    This is so so pretty, love all the colors! And I've used in a pinch before a paper plate with aluminum foil, ha!

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  7. andischroederFebruary 19, 2013 at 10:15 AM

    very sweet! Love it!

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  8. StephanieFebruary 19, 2013 at 10:28 AM

    This is a beautiful photo and has such happy colors. White foam boards are very handy in photo shoots!

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  9. Pieni LintuFebruary 19, 2013 at 10:39 AM

    Lovely, so lovely! Nice colors!

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  10. Sarah HuizengaFebruary 19, 2013 at 11:20 AM

    I need to pick up a few of these. What a difference it makes.

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  11. AnonymousFebruary 19, 2013 at 12:46 PM

    Lovely still life.

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  12. radish38February 19, 2013 at 12:52 PM

    Okay, so now I am going to go get a foam board. I see it does make a difference.

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  13. Viv@Thoughts from the DesktopFebruary 19, 2013 at 12:52 PM

    Roxi such beautiful flowers and the light is perfect I must find my foam board....

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  14. DeannaFebruary 19, 2013 at 1:33 PM

    What a sweet, delightful photo. That white board does marvelous things!! Love it!

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  15. AnonymousFebruary 19, 2013 at 4:57 PM

    Very pretty and bright - love that happy turquoise vase. Your before and after "foam core" shots show how such a simple trick makes a big difference. Thank you for that.

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  16. Denise FabianFebruary 19, 2013 at 6:03 PM

    Absolutely to DIE for!!!!

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  17. AnonymousFebruary 19, 2013 at 7:17 PM

    What would we do without core board? Great shot, Roxi!

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  18. AnonymousFebruary 19, 2013 at 7:23 PM

    Wonderful tip. I am going to try this! I love the finished shot - gorgeous!!!

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  19. kellyFebruary 19, 2013 at 8:29 PM

    oh how i love those bright happy colors. and thank you for the great tip with the poster board!

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  20. UnknownFebruary 19, 2013 at 9:39 PM

    Oh, my... how bright and beautiful!!

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  21. EarlKFebruary 19, 2013 at 9:51 PM

    Beautifully done. I like the texture in the background caused by the blinds in the window.

    Earl

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  22. AnonymousFebruary 23, 2013 at 2:15 AM

    This is stunning, Roxi! Love everything about it! The vase adds such a special touch of color, too! My first visit here from Kim's ... and yes, that is a great tip for lighting!

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