How do folks take such great photos?

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Marc1956

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I have seen some very nice close up photos of knives, sheaths, details on knives, etc. I consider myself a decent photographer and would like to learn from some of you how to best take photos of items like handguns, knives, etc. to show them in the best light with most detail. I'm using a Nikon D70 and do not have a close up lens. Any help is appreciated and welcomed! :D
 
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I also use the Nikon D70. First of all,,I'm not expert so ymmv. I beleive quality lighting is the single most important factor if I had to pick one. I mean you already have a good camera so build or buy yourself a lightbox, get some good continuous light or a good strobe and you'll see noticeable improvement. The next thing, and this can't be over emphasized,,,learn how to use some photo editing software. I love Photoshop,,a little pricey but well worth it once you learn the basic controls. Hopefully some of the better photographers will jump in a fill in the huge gaps I've left. :D

Phillip :)
 
Deadhead, thanks for the great link and advice. Cougar, thanks for finding me the proper forum! I figured that I would need some type of light box and now that I can make my own, there will be no stopping me! You mention tripod which I have but how do I best get the close ups? Simply zoom in from a short distance and click? I use Photoshop Elements 5.0 regularly and already do some work on my photos, but the raw image has not started out exactly great. I think I'm onto something and with all the help around here, I may quit my day job and start photographing little cute things!
 
Not sure what lens you are using but a macro lens can make a world of difference. If you bought the body bundled with the 18-70 lens you should have macro capabilities.That with a good tripod will get you heading down he right path.
 
Absintheur, I do have an 18-70 lens and just haven't looked at it or the manual closely enough to determine the macro capabilities. DUH. But, I appreciate the heads up and I'll check it out now! Thanks! :D
 
IMHO half of it is knowing how to take advantages of the setting on your camera.
Lightbox always helps too.
 
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