Profiling shots?

[izzat]

Hi,

Alright, I am bad in photography, but I want to do some profiling shots (Equipments, Flora, Fauna).

Following is just an example (trail) of my profiling shots
All shots are in auto-mode, have not learn much about exposure and other stuff.

Normal mode with slow flash



Super Macro mode with slow flash



*Photo taken during Photoperiod, so my whole room is brighten up, I will try again when the tank lights are off*

Just use the build-in flash and auto-mode for the profiling shots, no tripod too
All photos are Auto-Levels, Auto-Contrast and Auto-Color in Photoshop

I hope to acheive this standard someday


Image from ADA Euro

What can I do to improve my Profiling shots?
Alot I know but the more important aspects

Thanks Guys

[hirowen]

Hi izzat,

I am newly bird for photography too. Here is my humble suggestions and please correct me if i m wrong.

you will need white background as it will absorb light and will not make the object over exposed. and also, i guess flash mode is better to be off and ur room lighting needs to be bright. use a tripod stand to ensure no jitter when shooting the object.

[juggler]

Better not use direct flash because of the reflection... can try off camera flash or bounce or no flash at all.

[ranmasatome]

N make sure your background is not all yellow like that. what are those?? curtains?

[izzat]

Thanks Guys for the suggestions, I will try to do more Practical photography

Ranma, those are the lights from my tank (6500K/10000K) that are reflected/absorbed by the camera lens.
That's why it's abit Yellowish I used part of my Jewel cabinet as the "stand" to take the photos