So, I have noticed that a lot of people take their pictures on a white back drop. I think it's really stunning for jewelry or even kids. But I'm really not sure about cards. You might have noticed that I normally take my photos on a black back drop. I think it helps the colors of my cards to
stand out more since the background is so stark and contrasting. I use a lot of bright colors and they look even brighter against the black. I'm not 100% sure that's a great thing.
A lot of places, like companies who would want you to take pictures for them seem to think that having a white background is best. Probably because it's crisp and neutral. Of course it lends a lot of brightness as well. Not to mention, it kind of makes coloring balancing a snap, at least for me.
But I'm not sure how I feel about it. Obviously my photography style is very different from my stamping style. What do you think? I could REALLY use the input!
all 3 cards are beautiful. oh taking pics of card, i struggle with them. I used white background and tried black also but still not happy my cars look... oh well!
ReplyDeleteI think your cards on the white background looks good!
ReplyDeleteI like your photos on the white backdrop!!!!! I can see the colors and details so much more now!
ReplyDeleteLove that butterfly image Ashley - especially on that blue/green card!! Personally, I play around with lighting and focus more than background - I usually end up taking pics on my dining room table which is dark by the big window for natural light because I don't like using a flash if I don't have to. Sometimes I'll prop up a piece of cardstock behind it in a color (or black or white) if I need added contrast. I think it all depends on the card - for example, a card with a white base sometimes gets lost on a white background. I know...I'm not much help, eh?
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Gorgeous cards! I think the background depends on the colors of the cards. Most often I use white, but sometimes a white card doesn't show well with a white background, so I'll use black. I think your pics look great either way.
ReplyDeleteI use a draped piece of parchment paper behind my cards now. It's white and slightly textured and dark background cards pop off the white. I sometimes use a darker backdrop for lighter cards, but try to keep it neutral. One thing I can tell you for sure, don't use a manilla file folder for your backdrop - that was a mistake.
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