With a little black (or dark) velvet for a backdrop, the light of the flame
might stand out better, and the color of the candle itself as well.
----- Original Message -----
From: "William Robb" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Sent: Wednesday, January 03, 2001 10:18 PM
Subject: Re: Photographing candles
> The absolute easiest way would be to photgraph them in a fairly
> well lit room. You want to balance the ambient room light so
> that it photographs about the same as the candle flame. Diffused
> daylight is best. Some experimentation will be needed to get the
> amount of ambient light correct. Use curtains to let less or
> more light into the room, and some sheets of foamcore or
> styrofoam as reflectors to aim the light where you want it.
> William Robb
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Treena Harp" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> Sent: Wednesday, January 03, 2001 11:46 PM
> Subject: Photographing candles
>
>
> > OK, guys -- I have a question. Aside from all my other
> interests, I'm
> > working on getting a candle business going (I have to do
> something on the
> > side to support my expensive photography habit). Most web
> sites and ads I've
> > seen show the candles unlit -- that should be easy enough.
> Question is, what
> > would be the best way to photograph a candle lit to show it
> glowing and
> > still be able to see the candle itself?
>
>
>
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