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Author:  Bailey [ Fri Jan 14, 2011 11:46 am ]
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I posted things backwards again.
The first set of photos (black background) are previous builds...BUT..I hired a PRO photographer to take a series of these guitars before they are gone....and 2 are now gone. I must say, the cost was worth it. He looked at things a bit more artistically than I did through a camera and only took him 1 hr.. I ended up with 100 shots of 4 guitars on a CD for $100.00.
Best $100.00 I have spent in a while.

The blue/Green background photos is my latest.
Here's a Cocobolo/Sitka L-00 finally completed. AS you can see...I ATTEMPTED to match the photo skills of the pro and fell VERY short. As soon as I finish my Koa L-00...he'll be back to take more photos. No use building a guitar and represent it with a $2.00 photo representation.

Kent Bailey
Author:  Dave Livermore [ Fri Jan 14, 2011 11:58 am ]
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Very cool carving! Love those necks.
(the rest of the guitars look nice too)

Dave
Author:  WudWerkr [ Fri Jan 14, 2011 12:02 pm ]
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Love the carvings , and I especially like the Maple Leaf Sound port ! [:Y:] [clap] [clap]
Author:  Steve Kinnaird [ Sat Jan 15, 2011 12:30 am ]
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Indeed, wonderful carving work, Kent.
Ever thought of doing that for other builders?

Steve
Author:  meddlingfool [ Sat Jan 15, 2011 1:24 am ]
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Nice work! And good value on the photos. I just spent 150, got 25 shots total of 4 guitars. I brought 8 to the session, so half are missing entirely. If I didn't make so much money building guitars I'd be upset. Ahem....
Author:  Ian Cunningham [ Sat Jan 15, 2011 9:28 am ]
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Bailey wrote:
...I ATTEMPTED to match the photo skills of the pro and fell VERY short.
Kent Bailey


Turn your flash off. That's usually what makes photos look bad. If it's too dark just adjust the lighting in the room. It takes a little while to get the hang of how much lighting and where, but hey, that's why the pros go to school for it. He did a really nice job too, and the guitars are awesome. Love the carving so much. Have you tried a dark brown wood rosette and then carved inside that? THAT would be interesting.
Author:  letseatpaste [ Sat Jan 15, 2011 11:28 am ]
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Ian Cunningham wrote:
Bailey wrote:
...I ATTEMPTED to match the photo skills of the pro and fell VERY short.
Kent Bailey


Turn your flash off. That's usually what makes photos look bad. If it's too dark just adjust the lighting in the room. It takes a little while to get the hang of how much lighting and where, but hey, that's why the pros go to school for it.


^ This. I'm no pro by any means, but I think 95% of the "bad" guitar photography could be solved with turning off the flash and/or using a tripod. I haven't tried it, but I've heard you can also tape a piece of white paper over your flash to act as a cheap diffuser so you don't get the harsh reflections and shadows.
Author:  L. Presnall [ Sat Jan 15, 2011 12:17 pm ]
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letseatpaste wrote:
Ian Cunningham wrote:
Bailey wrote:
...I ATTEMPTED to match the photo skills of the pro and fell VERY short.
Kent Bailey


Turn your flash off. That's usually what makes photos look bad. If it's too dark just adjust the lighting in the room. It takes a little while to get the hang of how much lighting and where, but hey, that's why the pros go to school for it.


^ This. I'm no pro by any means, but I think 95% of the "bad" guitar photography could be solved with turning off the flash and/or using a tripod. I haven't tried it, but I've heard you can also tape a piece of white paper over your flash to act as a cheap diffuser so you don't get the harsh reflections and shadows.


A bit of Kleenex over the flash, even on a $50 camera will work wonders...
Author:  Bailey [ Mon Jan 17, 2011 10:27 am ]
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He used a flash for the whole session and had a silver reflective umbrella behind him. The Kleenex trick will be my next attempt to modify my crappy pictures.

And...to answer Stevens question. I carve for a living and I've carved designs in musical instruments for 30+ years. Ome Banjo Co. is my biggest client which sends me several necks and resonators every year. I have also carved for a individual guitar luthiers.

If you ever want something a bit different looking for a special project....just let me know.

Kent
Author:  SteveCourtright [ Mon Jan 17, 2011 2:10 pm ]
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Stunning as always, Kent!
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