SO SHINY! Photographing reflective objects.

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SO SHINY! Photographing reflective objects.

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Today I share some of my tips and tricks for photographing highly reflective objects in studio.
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@ronjatavakolnia3139 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for this video, I'm a total beginner when it comes to photography, and I've never had the interest really. But it turns out when you're selling products online, your photos are EVERYTHING 😳. So here I am trying to learn. I'm shooting polished rocks and natural crystals, all shiny, all different shapes, all difficult to capture.. This helped alot though so thanks😁. If you're ever challenged to do a video on shooting rocks and crystals I will be the first one here to watch 🤩🙏🏼🙏🏼.

@sineast 2 жыл бұрын

The skin tones in this video are of of the best Ive ever seen on YT. Amazing job Sir!

@rynfilms 2 жыл бұрын

👍

@JennRathbone-p4m 2 ай бұрын

Thanks for the video! I just picked up some black and white foam core for smaller objects at the dollar store!!

@fourkings7897 Жыл бұрын

This will help me photograph mirror polish knife.. Thank you

@niblik2 3 жыл бұрын

Very good, Thanks! Another option is to get cloth shower curtains (not vinyl) and make a light tent, with thin lattice molding, both from the hardware store, -Can shoot through -Very inexpensive option. I'll be trying more foam core. Shooting Silver Mirror Christmas Ornaments (!) sets of 12, must be hung up. [nightmare lol]

@melissagonzalez3376 3 жыл бұрын

Very useful! Im shooting black glossy finish guitars, its a pain for sure. Thanks!

@rynfilms 3 жыл бұрын

Glossy black guitars.. on black.. I've been there, one of the hardest things I've ever photographed! 😩

@tomsjoberg6952 Жыл бұрын

Rolls of Vinyl Sheet. I have gold oil slick, silver oil slick, black oil slick, mirror chrome, chrome diamond plate & silver glitter that are killing me. They either come out completely the wrong color, especially the oil slicks. The gold & silver both become a rainbow of colors & the rest are like mirrors so that's fun... I wish I could upload pics of my results. Nothing like yours. I need the images to create swatches customers can choose on custom designs on the website I'm creating. Great video thank you, gonna try using your suggestions.

@jblanchard480 2 жыл бұрын

A police badge... so far we can't quite get what we're looking for so far and feel like we've tried everything. We've even tried both a flat and curved badge trying to get it looking right. After your video, going to try to move to a more indirect lighting method. Thanks for the video!

@rynfilms 2 жыл бұрын

Hope it was helpful. With a badge, I might add a spot light scraping across the front to give it some depth. Not sure if that would work in your case or not.

@DominickVisciotti 2 ай бұрын

I am photographing glossy lapel pins. One is dark the rest brighter but I can't get a everything clear

@user-wl3ee9jq1b 2 жыл бұрын

This was helpful, thank you. I'm shooting amber glass with black lids. I usually backlight with natural light using garden greenery as my background. These are great but I need the white backgrounds. The backlight is good for a bit of a glow through the glass, however, reflections kill me. I need light for the black lids, any light source or white panels dulls the golden amber colour. I end up doing a lot of photo editing. There has to be better way. Think empty beer bottles

@rynfilms 2 жыл бұрын

Yeah, that sounds challenging. Sometimes putting a small silver card directly behind the bottle will give it that nice backlight effect. Just look up "how to photograph a bottle of whiskey" or something similar. You should find someone doing that trick. I've used it many times with success, although I haven't done a video about that technique. Good luck!

@trainerskulb00d 2 жыл бұрын

I am taking pictures of coins (modern) and can be VERY reflective. You gave me a few ideas on how to proceed

@rynfilms 2 жыл бұрын

That sounds challenging! Happy to help. 👍

@michaelangelorichardson2279 Жыл бұрын

Iridescent shiny insects

@dleashes Жыл бұрын

Very helpful. I photograph my braided leather leashes with glass beads on them. Some of the leather is metalic so i have problems with reflection and glare.

@innocent-yellowbean9670 2 жыл бұрын

Marble counter tops.

@rynfilms 2 жыл бұрын

That can be challenging! Hopefully you're able to put some props on there to add some depth and shape to the countertops.

@gisellemejia6083 5 ай бұрын

I am trying to shoot my white glossy bottle for cometic product

@stiffgage 7 ай бұрын

Orthopedic implants, mirror finish...... reflects camera and camera reflection.

@user-wl2te1ks4u 10 ай бұрын

dark hard wood & laminate flooring, it's driving me crazy!!

@alustyape Жыл бұрын

I became a member of cat45 and it's relevant pages. They request the best images of every format of 45', LP's, CD's etc. which is not always easy when you do not have a 'studio'. In this instance I have another Promotional CD which has a mirror image. I am having to scan rather than photograph, which works but never looks a good. I will attempt to make a funnel of sorts, which may work, The only way is to buy another camera with a long zoom and place my CD or record at the bottom of my garden, and zoom in. The problem is I still may see whatever is in it's reflection.. Thanks for the Video

@fredzaduck3748 11 ай бұрын

I do calendar shoots for a Harley Davidson dealership and can not get rid of softbox reflections on the bikes.

@loufasullo880 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you the video

@rynfilms 2 жыл бұрын

I hope is was helpful!

@669neverdone 4 ай бұрын

Had poured silver art

@cliffcoyphotography1457 3 жыл бұрын

Chrome motorcycle handlebars.... And a ton of other motorcycle parts that are chrome with many various angles and edges.

@donnababylon 2 жыл бұрын

christmas ornaments

@rynfilms 2 жыл бұрын

A shiny sphere is the worst to photograph!

@stretchingeverycent 6 күн бұрын

0:24 I wish I could attach a pic or video bc it's a picture I've made...

@bigolawart 2 жыл бұрын

Glitter

@rynfilms 2 жыл бұрын

ouch.

@jessicalind8405 Жыл бұрын

I shoot alot of glass objects for my job, a glass factory. It's a pain. I know some things already that helps but clear glass is still a real pain.

@susanrettig6114 Жыл бұрын

Resin Tables I make.

@dmcalignments8385 Жыл бұрын

I'm trying to photograph Herbal skincare Product banners, which are suuper shiny and also have 2 bubbles in the vinyl.

@daver9643 3 жыл бұрын

I pretty much watched your entire video I’m not sure if you mentioned if you even use polarizing filters? Why not? I have to shoot golf ball stills and video outdoor sun, maybe more towards sunset. what do you think, is a polarizing filter the best way to go to knock out the suns reflections and the glare? I have a “Moment CPL”

@rynfilms 3 жыл бұрын

To be honest, I never got into using polarizing filters A few others have mentioned it on this video. I say, if it works for you, it's not the wrong way to do it.

@daver9643 3 жыл бұрын

@@rynfilms I think I’m going to return my polarizing filter. I bought it to knock out some glare reflections on golf balls. It doesn’t do much besides I can do that in post processing. When a polarizing filter is truly needed well for video it’s a lot easier to use a polarizing filter to knock out the glare and reflections then. Or if somebody needs to shoot through glass clearly or wants to see through a body of water clearly stuff like that. But I can’t find any other usage for it.

@frowgbat 2 жыл бұрын

epoxy minis are so hard! so hard to get the nebula-galaxies in a photo

@rynfilms 2 жыл бұрын

I feel for you. 😩 That sounds hard!

@ITEasySupport Жыл бұрын

Thank you for the nice technique

@karlfoord9714 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Ryan: I am photographing bowls that have been treated with epoxy resin. It is like dipping the bowl in glass, giving all sorts of curved shiny surfaces. Would you be willing to consult with me to find a solution. thanks Karl

@rynfilms 2 жыл бұрын

Hey Karl, sorry I did not see this sooner. I'd be happy to consult with you if you still need a solution for this. Feel free to reach out to me through my email found on my website. That sounds like a very challenging shoot. 👍

@mortuzak 2 жыл бұрын

I'm photographing a new shiny car on which I'm seeing a lot of my reflection. I guess new topic for you to cover maybe...outdoor photography of shiny objects

@rynfilms 2 жыл бұрын

Cars are hard to photograph, especially outside. The best thing for reflections is a wide open area on an overcast day, or just after sunset. Soft light is key. OR, embrace the reflection and use it to enhance the scene and help tell a story about the car. Think a fancy new car ad in a sleek downtown area.

@mortuzak 2 жыл бұрын

@@rynfilms if you think about it they capture it opposite the reflection and maybe zoom in from a distance. And yeah, all that points you mentioned as well

@timsmith190 3 жыл бұрын

A guitar with a silver metal flake finish. While I'm holding it, the medium/large flake size (like a thousand tiny mirrors pointing in every direction) reflects light from every angle making it impossible (so far) to light me and the guitar. Your thoughts?

@georgecapacci924 3 жыл бұрын

Framed work of art with glass

@elitejets 3 жыл бұрын

I'm shooting artwork. How do you feel about a double polarized method for that?

@rynfilms 3 жыл бұрын

I suppose I feel fine about it as long as you don't start getting funny colors or weird vignetting. Can't say I've ever double polarized. I rarely single polarize. *Last Starfighter looks at RYN* "Dude, do you even polarize?" 🤣🤣🤣

@niblik2 3 жыл бұрын

Cross polarizing? For art it's a must. For shiny product -nope, doesn't help

@kay9107 3 жыл бұрын

Taking up close pictures of capsules with ground up herbs in them

@rynfilms 3 жыл бұрын

Ooh, that sounds tough. I hope you have some extension tubes too!

@bradleystuart8608 2 жыл бұрын

Trying to shoot some of my product photos without seeing reflection.

@rynfilms 2 жыл бұрын

Lots of white cards!

@StarHarvestOfficial Жыл бұрын

A skincare oil!

@iemwill9429 2 жыл бұрын

where did you get the stand from?

@rynfilms 2 жыл бұрын

Most likely B&H. bhpho.to/35WCBLs

@Hughesbayou Ай бұрын

trying to photograph a photo on glossy paper

@costradissocial7828 3 жыл бұрын

Tried this way too on a project I'm working on but found the true color of the product is way too faded with the amount of white surfaces being used. I'm trying to shoot colorful shower gel products in a clear plastic bullet shaped bottle. Normally I'd approach this like a wine bottle shoot with a nice strip of light down one side to give the product some shape but, the client doesn't want any reflection and the true color to pop out. A serious headache!

@rynfilms 3 жыл бұрын

UGH!! That sounds like a tough shoot. This method can mute the colors a bit. Good luck!

@aliciaannettafuntop10list57 3 жыл бұрын

@@rynfilms I'm shooting a watch and makeup

@sorce2175 3 жыл бұрын

Bonsai Pots. Thanks!

@rynfilms 3 жыл бұрын

Cool!

@Garden-Resell-Thrifts 3 жыл бұрын

HELP!!! Having trouble photographing my glass stemware for resale since it keeps giving a reflection of myself and my camera

@rynfilms 3 жыл бұрын

Glass can be pretty hard to shoot. All black or all white sets can be your friend. You might try getting a large black sheet, cut a small lens sized hole in it, and hanging it between you and the glass. Also, bounce light off of a white wall or use a large softbox to light the glassware. That will minimize reflections.

@jakelangstonn 3 жыл бұрын

Custom Motorycle Parts, polished brass, polished aluminum)

@4evervisuals Жыл бұрын

hey sir i like your video.i am wondering if you could help me understand how you would shoot "floor tiles". one tile at a time, while the tile is standing up and you are shooting directly at it. would you help me understand how you would set something like this up. i am trying to shoot a shinny floor tile. Happy to connect with you over email or phone. Let me know sir thankyou!

@rynfilms Жыл бұрын

You could shoot it standing up, using a small block behind it to stabilize the tile. However, if you have a lot of tiles, I would probably set the camera up to shoot straight down at it to be more consistent. Use the same method of reflecting light on white boards all around. It may take a little trial and error to minimize any highlights if it's a reflective tile. Hope this helps.

@lojadatorneira648 3 жыл бұрын

Faucets, they are very shiny cause of the chromed finish.

@rynfilms 3 жыл бұрын

So shiny!

@droemel 2 жыл бұрын

3:22 minutes in the faucet problem is solved. Old school but professional - I think. I wish you success! kzfaq.info/get/bejne/hK-ejNqnr82paas.html

@sunsettesnus5115 Жыл бұрын

A 3D model of a clean metal revolver I made. Photography skills translate into 3D super well.

@erosoy2801 3 жыл бұрын

skin products they have a silver reflective bar.

@HouseholdDog 2 жыл бұрын

DVD cases.

@rynfilms 2 жыл бұрын

I could see some gnarly reflections on that.

@roo1981 2 жыл бұрын

Trying to get a nice marketing shot of trading cards in plastic cases…nearly impossible!!

@rynfilms 2 жыл бұрын

OOF! That's hard.

@daviddru942 7 ай бұрын

Piano black speakers. Large and shinny. All these tutorials address small objects.

@BIRD-SOFT 2 жыл бұрын

Trying to get a nice picture of a gold/silver cryptex.

@rynfilms 2 жыл бұрын

Hope it turned out!

@matthewyap2492 3 жыл бұрын

Hot Toys 1/6 scale IRON MAN figures. very reflective surfaces. So hard to take a photo with no reflections.

@danielhany3203 Жыл бұрын

I'm shooting chandeliers !

@shakeriawright Жыл бұрын

I'm shooting nail pictures for my Instagram 😪 my nail pics weren't always like this but because I'm not doing them on myself where I could easily turn it, it's hard to control. I'm tired of editing out the light streaks and sometimes I can't edit it because the nail isn't one solid color. I don't have all these equipment, just an 18" ring light, a tripod, and 2 white cardboard. Help😭

@rynfilms Жыл бұрын

It sounds like you're still getting some direct light. What were you doing before that was different in terms of lighting? Maybe try bouncing the ring light off of the white card and moving it away from the nail more. It's hard to say for sure without a visual reference.

@shakeriawright Жыл бұрын

@@rynfilms It was the same set up as before except it was my hand instead of a silicone hand so it was easier to tilt in different angles. I didn't think of that 😮 I'll try it out, thank you so much ❤❤❤

@Ada1992ify 3 жыл бұрын

I'm doing my diploma thesis..I have to 3D reconstruct highly reflective and textureless surfaces pff

@rynfilms 3 жыл бұрын

Sounds interesting!

@neversettle4midz455 3 жыл бұрын

Refractive sports cards

@rynfilms 2 жыл бұрын

OOF! Sounds difficult.

@gavintucker4312 Жыл бұрын

Chrome tap ware

@kathyoconnor 3 жыл бұрын

Epoxy tumblers

@rynfilms 3 жыл бұрын

I'm intrigued. 👍

@Fadzhirulz8p 2 жыл бұрын

Motorcycle helmet... Gloss,shiny...

@rynfilms 2 жыл бұрын

That the are!

@moss_man_819 3 жыл бұрын

Trying to shoot action figures in clear plastic packaging.

@morayluke 3 жыл бұрын

Shooting vinyl fabric

@peepers4763 3 жыл бұрын

Missing a small shinny object... left hand?

@rynfilms 3 жыл бұрын

huh?

@peepers4763 3 жыл бұрын

In other of your videos I recall a ring but didn’t notice a ring here.

@juliamccormick2988 2 жыл бұрын

a dollhouse

@rynfilms 2 жыл бұрын

OOF! That sounds like a challenge!

@Angelbaby065 9 ай бұрын

A stainless steel dog tag

@Raghav41998 3 жыл бұрын

I am shooting Laboratory Glassware

@pdcreative 3 жыл бұрын

Chrome sports memorabilia

@hoodieninja70 3 жыл бұрын

I need to shoot trombones with engravings on them. The client is bringing them over, so I don't even get time to figure it out on my own. :(

@ppcops Жыл бұрын

Golfballs ;-)

@zenny703 3 жыл бұрын

CANDLESS!! 🙈🙈

@rynfilms 2 жыл бұрын

🥳

@hcoagency9122 3 жыл бұрын

Shooting Jewellery :)

@rynfilms 3 жыл бұрын

The same principals will work for jewelry as well. 👍

@alhadad1979 3 жыл бұрын

@@rynfilms somebody on Instagram has pointed that I should consider using filters (esp. polarized) which is nowhere on KZfaq has anybody talked about (at least from the search I made, nobody has mentioned using them). All I've seen are modify lights to have reflection removed or minimized. Am I right?