Unusual for me!

[Dave Moss]

I took this at a ceramics festival the other week I have been asked by the artist (she lives locally) to take some more of her work so she can send out in a calender


bcb (131 of 160).jpg by davem44, on Flickr

 

[Pete Askew]

Blimey, now there's a thing! What sort if background will you use? Maybe you could set the in realistic situations etc.

 

[Dave Moss]

Not sure going around in the morning to discuss with her what she wants. The problem is her work is all a little abstract to put in realistic situations. the piece above sold for over £2000 and it was ordered from the photo which I had dumped on facebook for the festival. (at there request)

 

[adrian jordin]

I would be tempted to use a plain background with a coloured soft spot lighting all or part of the background, in a complementary colour to the ceramic. That way all you need change is the light and the object.

The more complicated the object the simpler the background.

Just a thought...

 

[Dave Moss]

To be honest your spot on I think Adrian the plainer the better I've been in her studio a couple of times (i couldnt afford her prices) and as it is arty type ceramics anything else will be to much

 

[Paul Lange]

That will be a tricky one Dave. It seems you are on a roll already though so I wouldn't deviate too much from what your doing.

 

[Kev Pugh]

Dave, you may find that the artist may want you to mimic her shop displays, for me I'd advise a simple light backdrop with as Adrian suggests a soft light to define between backdrop and subject, may be a single light cast across would do it. i think it might be important to ensure there is some shadow on the piece to ensure its full dimension is explored and defined.

I would certainly have a look at how other artists have displayed and had photos done. Research first,

 

[Dave Moss]

I think it will be done the same as above plain and simple as she likes the look At least this is how she displays them in her studio and the lighting she uses is strong enough without extra light