This is a variation on the Macro shot that will give you a different look. It is not very practical at all, in fact, this was the most difficult and time consuming shot of Cameron and Ky’s Wedding.
The most common type of Macro shot uses a wide aperture, and while it can give a very nice buttery image, the depth of field becomes extremely thin because you are so close (DOF decreases as you get closer) and unless you have a lot of experience, it is very difficult to get a sharp image on the center stone.
1. Ive used strobe flashes before on my ring shots, but a little trick I learned in Cali 2 weeks ago was to use a videographers light. You can see where the shadows will fall and it will allow you to set the shot up manually. (You will need someone to hold the light-thanks Melissa).
2. The second trick to this shot is something I just decided to try…with enough light, you arent required to shoot wide open, instead…why not shoot at a smaller aperture, say, f 11 and you will be certain the center stone will be in focus.
Thats right, with tight Macro shots, instead of shooting wide open, stop it down as much as you can…you will still have a decent blur even at f 11, but because you are so close, your DOF gets thinner.
Its a good trick to know, increase your available light (use a lamp or flashlight if you have to!), stop your iris down…as much as you can.
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No problem… Such a cool picture – and I’m glad I got to help shoot it! 🙂
Maybe it is just me, but all I keep seeing is the dirty light switch with a beautiful ring on it. You can delete this post of course. I just noticed it the first time you posted the photo, so I had to say something when it was posted again. It is very creative, but it would have been nicer if the dirt or scuffs could have been removed from the switch 🙂 I’m still telling people to look up the rose petal shot you took. It is amazing how time stopped in that photo.
Kjersti , i agree with you. the dirt from peoples’ hands on the switch is pretty noticeable. and to me, it’s a little distracting.
i like the lighting though.
hey everyone- please be nice. Right now anyone can post a comment, but I can shut it off if I need to. I want my blog to be a place to inform, educate and inspire. Everyone should feel free to leave comments as long as they are respectful to others. I have no problem with others disagreeing with what I do, and I hear it continually. I am also very confident in the direction I am heading- it is a deliberate and conscious decision I am making to differentiate what I do. One of my goals is to make completely original images. Some people will like what I do, some wont. I am ok with that. I do appreciate everyone taking the time to post, just please be nice ok?
I actually love the dirt marks it represents time, a sense of space and closure to ones life before and after Great work bro
i agree with Jonathan P. he makes a really good point!