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Hematite like surface for pastry photography
I am now setting up a shoot of my family business's European style
sweets and chocolates. A couple of photo's I found on the net used a Hematite like surface for cookie photo's. It created a very crisp contrast without stealing the aesthetic of the subject. [q] Has anybody seen ceramic tiles, or other surfaces that are at least 12" x 12" in size with a hematite or similar surface? Thanks, T |
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In message .com, Java
script Dude writes I am now setting up a shoot of my family business's European style sweets and chocolates. A couple of photo's I found on the net used a Hematite like surface for cookie photo's. It created a very crisp contrast without stealing the aesthetic of the subject. [q] Has anybody seen ceramic tiles, or other surfaces that are at least 12" x 12" in size with a hematite or similar surface? You could try asking for a sample tile from Armstrong or similar supplier (see http://www.armstrong.com/commfloorin...p?item_id=1810) - here in the UK, when I asked for some samples, they were about 14 inches square. Only problem is, I think linoleum and ceramic tiles will reflect too much of your flash. Maybe a length of fabric would be a better bet. -Lucrezia -- http://www.dont-blink.net/lining_up.htm |
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In message .com, Java
script Dude writes I am now setting up a shoot of my family business's European style sweets and chocolates. A couple of photo's I found on the net used a Hematite like surface for cookie photo's. It created a very crisp contrast without stealing the aesthetic of the subject. [q] Has anybody seen ceramic tiles, or other surfaces that are at least 12" x 12" in size with a hematite or similar surface? You could try asking for a sample tile from Armstrong or similar supplier (see http://www.armstrong.com/commfloorin...p?item_id=1810) - here in the UK, when I asked for some samples, they were about 14 inches square. Only problem is, I think linoleum and ceramic tiles will reflect too much of your flash. Maybe a length of fabric would be a better bet. -Lucrezia -- http://www.dont-blink.net/lining_up.htm |
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Java script Dude wrote: I am now setting up a shoot of my family business's European style sweets and chocolates. A couple of photo's I found on the net used a Hematite like surface for cookie photo's. It created a very crisp contrast without stealing the aesthetic of the subject. [q] Has anybody seen ceramic tiles, or other surfaces that are at least 12" x 12" in size with a hematite or similar surface? Thanks, T Would you mind posting the URL to the images you spoke of? I would think that the size may be a bit small depending on angle and effect desired. |
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Java script Dude wrote:
I am now setting up a shoot of my family business's European style sweets and chocolates. A couple of photo's I found on the net used a Hematite like surface for cookie photo's. It created a very crisp contrast without stealing the aesthetic of the subject. [q] Has anybody seen ceramic tiles, or other surfaces that are at least 12" x 12" in size with a hematite or similar surface? Thanks, have you checked your local tile / stone shop? T |
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Java script Dude wrote:
I am now setting up a shoot of my family business's European style sweets and chocolates. A couple of photo's I found on the net used a Hematite like surface for cookie photo's. It created a very crisp contrast without stealing the aesthetic of the subject. [q] Has anybody seen ceramic tiles, or other surfaces that are at least 12" x 12" in size with a hematite or similar surface? Thanks, have you checked your local tile / stone shop? T |
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Java script Dude asks:
I am now setting up a shoot of my family business's European style sweets and chocolates. A couple of photo's I found on the net used a Hematite like surface for cookie photo's. It created a very crisp contrast without stealing the aesthetic of the subject. [q] Has anybody seen ceramic tiles, or other surfaces that are at least 12" x 12" in size with a hematite or similar surface? To quote a descriptionof hematite: "Hematite is rather variable in its appearance - it can be in reddish brown, ocherous, masses, dark silvery-grey scaled masses, silvery-grey crystals, and dark-grey masses, to name a few. What they all have in common is a rust-red streak." Charlie Self "A politician is an animal which can sit on a fence and yet keep both ears to the ground." H. L. Mencken |
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Java script Dude asks:
I am now setting up a shoot of my family business's European style sweets and chocolates. A couple of photo's I found on the net used a Hematite like surface for cookie photo's. It created a very crisp contrast without stealing the aesthetic of the subject. [q] Has anybody seen ceramic tiles, or other surfaces that are at least 12" x 12" in size with a hematite or similar surface? To quote a descriptionof hematite: "Hematite is rather variable in its appearance - it can be in reddish brown, ocherous, masses, dark silvery-grey scaled masses, silvery-grey crystals, and dark-grey masses, to name a few. What they all have in common is a rust-red streak." Charlie Self "A politician is an animal which can sit on a fence and yet keep both ears to the ground." H. L. Mencken |
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I am now setting up a shoot of my family business's European style
sweets and chocolates. A couple of photo's I found on the net used a Hematite like surface for cookie photo's. It created a very crisp contrast without stealing the aesthetic of the subject. [q] Has anybody seen ceramic tiles, or other surfaces that are at least 12" x 12" in size with a hematite or similar surface? Have you tried your local home depot or the like? If you cant get the real thing, you may even want to look at some of the formica samples and see if tehre is anything close! |
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Good suggestion ... also talk to your local high-end counter top supplier.
Sink cutout scraps from "Granite Counter Tops" make GREAT background for food and micro photography. "Savidge4" wrote in message ... I am now setting up a shoot of my family business's European style sweets and chocolates. A couple of photo's I found on the net used a Hematite like surface for cookie photo's. It created a very crisp contrast without stealing the aesthetic of the subject. [q] Has anybody seen ceramic tiles, or other surfaces that are at least 12" x 12" in size with a hematite or similar surface? Have you tried your local home depot or the like? If you cant get the real thing, you may even want to look at some of the formica samples and see if tehre is anything close! |
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