sorcerertd
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I've had a really hard time showing off grain on dark woods. This curly Katalox is a great example. The grain is gorgeous, but how can I show it off without zooming in on a specific section? With a high gloss CA finish, the light reflection messes with the exposure.
I'm using my Samsung Note 9. It does take pretty amazing pics. I have a basic understanding of aperture, ISO, and exposure, and can manually adjust them if needed (I'm sure it's all digitally adjusted as there really isn't a moving aperture in the lens). Typically, I photograph using a natural colored cotton muslin as I don't want to distract from the pen with fancy props, but did find a darker fabric that helps a little. I have a softbox light and use a reflector (aluminum foil on a piece of cardboard, but have also used white art/craft board) to balance and reduce shadows. I found a darker cloth to use that helps some, but still can't get the grain to pop.
I'm using my Samsung Note 9. It does take pretty amazing pics. I have a basic understanding of aperture, ISO, and exposure, and can manually adjust them if needed (I'm sure it's all digitally adjusted as there really isn't a moving aperture in the lens). Typically, I photograph using a natural colored cotton muslin as I don't want to distract from the pen with fancy props, but did find a darker fabric that helps a little. I have a softbox light and use a reflector (aluminum foil on a piece of cardboard, but have also used white art/craft board) to balance and reduce shadows. I found a darker cloth to use that helps some, but still can't get the grain to pop.