taking pic's of cues

[vic]

any tips of quality picture taking of cues? Methods, lighting etc.

 

[mosconiac]

My best results have come from taking the pics outdoors with a flood of ambient light. Indoors means lots of random splashes of light (which look like nicks & dings sometimes) and a strong reflection of the local light you are using for illumination. I avoid flashes altogether since I don't have anything fancy.

 

[Newsheriffintwn]

Do a search someone posted how to build a photo box to take great pictures of your cues. Seems like it was fairly inexpensive with the supplies readily available at Home Depot.

 

[vic]

Thanks for the info, it sounds good problem is its snowing outside and cold

 

[vic]

tks Newsheriffintwn i do just that and see what i can come up with.
I could take pic's on the pool table inside but the felt is purple lol

 

[mrmagoo42]

When shooting indoors

Find the angle that eliminates the reflection by looking at your target and slowly walking around it (on a pool table) this usually happens when your light source over your shoulder. Very important to steady your camera with a tripod or other solid rest make sure flash is off and fire away! Should look like these I took with a cheap point and shoot camera.

 

[vic]

NIce pictures, i will give it a shot tomorrow for sure and hope they turn out like yours.

 

[vic]

Tried some finally with so so luck, for sure a tripod would be nice . here are some interesting cues a C-21 mcdermott, and assorted others.

 

[vic]

couple more pic's of assorted and some snake skins as you can tell i need to work on the pic taking