Tips for shoes with Bling?

12 years 4 months ago #181259 by B22 G6
I've got a job coming up that requires me to shoot product images of heels: platform stilettos, rhinestones, clear plastic, black, red, shiny, blingy.

Does anyone have any tips or tricks to make the rhinestones sparkle without over exposing the entire image? It's definitely a challenge. The client wants the rhinestones to shine!

I have: a lightbox, and one speedlite.

Any tips would be helpful.


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12 years 4 months ago #181261 by Ednra
You should have at least one off camera flash or more, but the starburst effect will happen if you close down your aperture to it's smallest (numerically highest) setting when taking pictures.

You could also add those little sparkles and starburst effects via photoshop, but that's almost like cheating. ;)


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12 years 4 months ago #181264 by B22 G6
Thanks! I'll give it a shot.

You're right about cheating. I'd like to figure it out on camera BEFORE I resort to Photoshop. More fun that way. :thumbsup:


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12 years 4 months ago #181279 by Baydream
Practice using an LED flashlight to focus on some of the "bling" spots. It might work and you can move it around.

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12 years 4 months ago #181283 by B22 G6
Thanks, never thought about using a flashlight. Good idea. :thumbsup:


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12 years 4 months ago #181340 by icepics
Could try a star filter, maybe do a test shot, see if that's the look you want.

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