Comments on: Turning Pots into Jpegs, Part One: The Setup

By: elizabeth Burtt

elizabeth Burtt — Tue, 16 Feb 2010 17:48:06 +0000

thank you, thank you, thank you.
Photography is the bane of my existance, but this info shall set me free, er at least lengthen my leash!

By: Carrie Strope

Carrie Strope — Thu, 07 Jan 2010 18:07:13 +0000

Thanks so much for this info. I have the setup and even the lights, but have not been setting my white balance to a neutral gray. I’m hoping this helps to fix the problems I’ve been having with some of my images.

By: Emma

Emma — Mon, 14 Dec 2009 03:41:15 +0000

Thanks, this is really helpful information!

By: Tara O'Hara

Tara O'Hara — Mon, 21 Sep 2009 00:33:47 +0000

this is super helpful and easy set up. thanks again!

By: Jeff Campana

Jeff Campana — Tue, 04 Aug 2009 19:37:32 +0000

Flash is a BAD idea if you ask me. It basically blasts the pot with a bunch of light from the front, flattening out everything, casting a shadow behind the pot.

The whole point of a studio setup is to soften and control the light that hits the pot, so that you can capture the true character of it.

If there is a problem with really long shutter times, try adjusting the aperature, or even use the exposure +- function. Or go buy more or stronger lights.

By: Drew

Drew — Tue, 04 Aug 2009 17:53:19 +0000

I have a question… Do you use the flash off the camera for fill when you do this setup?

I got my new portable tent kit today and I was having a heck of time with no flash and LONG shutter times. I decided to finally just use the remote shutter control and that helped a lot. However… I noticed the color was slightly better when used with the flash.

Just curious about what you did/do.

By: Teri

Teri — Sat, 25 Jul 2009 14:25:54 +0000

As always, your info is tremendously helpful!

By: Doris Landrum

Doris Landrum — Thu, 16 Jul 2009 23:35:18 +0000

You came along, just when I needed you most. Your continued dispensation of knowledge has had an incredible impact on my growth as a beginning potter. You have my boundless gratitude. Doris

By: jim hanlon

jim hanlon — Mon, 30 Mar 2009 14:07:09 +0000

I saw a comment on etsy that got me here. I’m new to etsy, user name is jimjoe , I make clay also. I am going to do some photo’s today. My camera is not high tech but there is white balance and I hope I can improve my photos. Thanks to your info. jim

By: Lilly

Lilly — Sat, 28 Mar 2009 13:46:46 +0000

First, I love your pottery. The leaf bowls, etc. are gorgeous–color, design. I’m starting a porcelain classand these were nice inspiration. Second, thank you for this wonderful photo tutorial. I’ve really been struggling with this and feel like you’ve simplified it so nicely. Thanks for your generosity with this information!