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19 questions linked to/from Why can't I get a decent white background with product photography?
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What is "Hyperfocal Distance"?
I'd like a clear & easy-to-understand (especially for non-physics-types) explanation of what Hyperfocal Distance is, how it affects photographs, and what determines its value.
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How to avoid objects casting shadows when taking pictures of products?
I am starting my own business and need to take photos of my products. However, the lighting in my apartment is not that great and it is also cloudy and rainy outside, so no sunlight in here or ...
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How can I detect upscaled photos?
I have a collection of JPEG photos, each 500 to 600 pixels on the longest side. How can I detect which ones have been algorithmically enlarged from a substantially smaller photo?
An online ...
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How can I take color accurate images with a white background in a light tent?
I want to take pictures of hundreds of Lego pieces with a white background. As a beginner in photography, I am using the first DSLR camera that I could get my hands on and I bought a light tent for ...
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How do I shoot a self-portrait with a clear white background at home?
I want to do a self-portrait at home with a clear white background.
How can I do it without buying expensive accessories (I mean with things that can be found in a home)?
What's the correct light ...
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How to photograph in space with lots of diffuse light?
I'm a newbie to product photography, trying to learn more as part of my job. We're doing a product photoshoot of plant collections inside a polytunnel (a bit like the example below).
Because of the ...
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Why automatic mode is worse than manual? [duplicate]
I have bought a micro 4/3 camera recently and only getting into the basics of photography. What I heard on photo forums is that a rule of thumb is to try not to use an automatic shooting mode and ...
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How to increase contrast/brightness of product photos?
[Warning: I'm not a pro photographer!]
Hi guys. I need to take a lot of product pictures for my blog. I'm using my Canon G5 X (compact) and continuous lighting of 3x 125 W 5500К bulbs in softboxes (...
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Why can't I get a pure white background, even using multiple light sources? [duplicate]
Edit: THIS IS NOT a duplicate of Why can't I get a decent white background with product photography?. Reading my question and the linked one you will see I HAVE ADDRESSED the issues suggested by ...
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How can I get a pure white background in jewelry photography, without losing sparkle and shine?
I've read through several threads similar to this, but I'm looking for a comparison of two options here.
I currently take photos on a raised glass platform against a white foam board background and ...
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Low Cost Product Photos [duplicate]
Buying a Canon EOS 2000D.
Building 2 soft light box with some white fabric and cheapo led strips with some dimming circuit.
Building a white paper desk for background
I have some Photoshop and ...
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Do I need clear or opaque plexiglass for my product photography?
I'm trying to set up a table for product photography (mostly shoes but clothes might be added in the future). We've already built a "table" (see attached images) and on top of it we're thinking of ...
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How do I create a white background without using photoshop? [duplicate]
I take hundreds of photos of watches and have no time to input each photo into photoshop. Is there a way to get my photos to have a more white background and not the greyish look i have shown below? I ...
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How many lumens are required to achieve a pure white background in a 40cmx40cm softbox? [closed]
I'm thinking about buying a fluorescent lamp to light up a 40cm X 40cm softbox. I need to take pictures with a pure white background for an online catalog of jewelry (gems, emeralds, etc). Is a 490-...
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Why can't I get a decent white background for my product photography [duplicate]
This is the example image i have taken this few days.
why can't I get the full white background like the photo from the internet?