Photographing latex

Taking photos of latex can be rewarding in itself, but some simple advice can greatly enhance the viewing pleasure later on.

Hints

1. Light
   1. Position major light sources away from the camera but not directly to the side.
   2. Two or three main lighting directions are usually good:
      • One leads to sharp shadows.
      • Four and up can get a dull appearance and flatten the depth.
   3. More is better, until the heat makes you start to sweat profusely.
2. Layout
   • Going closer to the subject is often good - as much as your lens allows.
   • Often it is good to position the main subject a bit to the side from the very centre of the image.
   • Watch out for, for example, bars appearing to stick out of the ears (when they're somewhere in the background).
3. Setting
   • Hide the unwashed sausage pan before shooting in the kitchen, unless washing it is the theme of the photoshoot.
   • If possible, get the model to ease up their tensions.
4. Post processing
   1. Work on a copy of the original
   2. Crop the image
   3. Adjust light levels
   4. Scale to screen
   5. Adjust sharpness but not excessively

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