Schno Report post Posted June 17, 2009 Her name is Marriah and I was keen to work in a 'wind' reference. We're both Tolkien fans, so I did a bit of research into the elven language and found the translation for 'My Love' and 'My Wind', then carved that in elven script on a belt for her. I didn't want to go black on black, but I also didn't want to get too contrasty, so I went with midnight blue on black. This way it doesn't limit what she can wear with it so much. So, here's the pics I was able to get of it. I find that it's terribly difficult to actually get a good belt picture. Any tips on this from the photogs out there? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
UKRay Report post Posted June 17, 2009 So, here's the pics I was able to get of it. I find that it's terribly difficult to actually get a good belt picture. Any tips on this from the photogs out there? Nice job, Schno. I know what you mean about trying to get a good belt picture. In fact, anything long and thin (like a guitar strap) is tricky. I'd also appreciate some tips - Badger ought to have something to say about this... Ray Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jana Report post Posted June 17, 2009 Very nice, extremely inventive, afraid I'm not the best at getting pictures to come out the best. I have have had luck with rolling the belt up loosely and taking the pictures from different sides. Thanks for showing it off! Jana Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MADMAX22 Report post Posted June 17, 2009 (edited) Nicely done, I really like the lettering portion alot. Nice belt buckle as well. As far as the pics it depends on what camera you have and getting everything setup correctly. A light box is a gloriouse friend to have and can be built pretty cheaply. A box, some white linens and some tracing paper, then some pretty bright lights, the ones at lowes go for about $10 apiece. http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=281524 With the longer items its pretty much a far off shot of the whole thing and closer shots of segments or you gotta roll it a little. Also check out peter mains belt pics as he does a really good job. There is so much in photo stuff that its amazing how much those guys know. Heres peters pics http://leatherworker.net/forum/index.php?showtopic=16944 Another thing is it also helps to have a nice camera that you can manually focus. Edited June 17, 2009 by MADMAX22 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MBOGO Report post Posted June 21, 2009 Very nice Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TomSwede Report post Posted June 23, 2009 Great looking belt Schno!! The small "letter" carving seem to be pretty well done alltough the blurriness doesn't give final detail. I hate to shoot belts aswell, I took the last one outside wich is a good idea with black leather. I'm not sure how that will go on a bright sunny day but I never take pics during sunny midday unless the sky is clouded. Dusk and dawn is best but long shadows can cause problems. Tom Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
