Tool Photography

[johne]

@CharlesWilson: Of course there is photoshop involved, but if you light it correctly then post processing is mostly cleaning up blemishes, color correction some dodge and burn etc.

What I really was wondering was how much time in photoshop was required to obtain that image.

Charles

Hey Charles

for this picture i spent about half an hour in photoshop. There are still some things that could be improved but it was just a fun project. Sometimes depending on the subject and the clients needs, some shots can take as much as a whole day retouching.

I have had half finished prototypes to photograph that needed to look like finished products, that takes some time. In all product shots there is pre and post production. There is not a single product that looks as good in real life as it looks on the final image.

Here's a vid that shows what goes into a product shoot, in this case a McDonalds Quarterpounder

 

[Bob E. Swenson]

Johne, Just managed to log back in and was pleased to see you that you are back too.
Great shot.

 

[alkaline]

...i love this toy...

[wink]

 

[EvereadyHardware]

My "Mighty Miter Saw" in our EVEREADY HARDWARE  FESTOOL Shop

 

[Sean7a]

Hey guys

I make my living shooting pictures (advertising photograhy). Just so that i can afford the festools
Anyways a friend of mine  bought a Milwaukee combo with a drill and an impact driver. Since i had never photographed power tools before and his
Milwaukee was brand new, i loaned it for a bit to see if i could make it into a desirable object.

Here is the shot, any feedback is welcome. Just like to hear your thoughts. Of course if Festool would supply some tools i would be happy to have a go at
shooting their "portraits".

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Johne, impressive work.  Would you like me to put you in touch with the appropriate parties at Milwaukee?  You never know....

 

[johne]

Johne, Just managed to log back in and was pleased to see you that you are back too.
Great shot.

Hey Bob,

Good to hear from you again ;D
and thanks for the compliment

 

[johne]

Hey guys

I make my living shooting pictures (advertising photograhy). Just so that i can afford the festools
Anyways a friend of mine  bought a Milwaukee combo with a drill and an impact driver. Since i had never photographed power tools before and his
Milwaukee was brand new, i loaned it for a bit to see if i could make it into a desirable object.

Here is the shot, any feedback is welcome. Just like to hear your thoughts. Of course if Festool would supply some tools i would be happy to have a go at
shooting their "portraits".

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Johne, impressive work.  Would you like me to put you in touch with the appropriate parties at Milwaukee?  You never know....

Hey Sean,

Thanks, sure why not, as you said: you never know...
I would appreciate it.

 

[CumminsDiesel]

...thirdly picture ... I think the best tools in the world ...

[wink]

Definitely NOT! the best in the world!

 

[dp]

Hey everyone, long time lurker/first time poster here!

johne, I like your shot!  I'm also a full-time photographer, so understand the efforts that go into crafting an image like that nice work!

I discovered the FOG while researching a new drill to go into my kit.  I'm sometimes involved in constructing room sets for shoots, and the cordless drills at the studio I work for are junk.  I figured that being in my early thirties, it was finally time to buy my first cordless drill.  I've always been of the opinion that spending more to get a quality tool makes for a cheaper purchase in the long run, so after discovering my local hardware store stocked cheaper drills assembled in Asia, I hit the internet to find a "good" drill.

Came across the Festool brand, did a bit more research, and am now happy to show off my newest acquisition!  This image is still a work in progress, but figured I'd post it anyway.

Cheers,
dp.

 

[wow]

Very nice! I'll bet you could do that for a living...

[big grin]