Ok, I guess I will go first! Been reading everything Larry has written about the jury images. My question is do you ever find it appropriate to shoot the glass or jewelry using a colored graduated background? Our stuff really pops in front of, for example, a purple background. If the answer is white for jury images, what about on art fair days? Would you switch it up and add some colors, or is it prudent to always use white backgrounds? Thanks for all your expertise, and I will be dropping a little cash in your drop box in appreciation of your time spent here on our forum.

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  • Hi Bill, I recommend never introducing color into the background. If it looks good on purple, it will also look good on gray but the color won't draw the juror's eyes from the piece within the few seconds they view your images. If your glass is transparent or translusive, a little back lighting goes a long way.

    I shot a set of candles in clear glass jars the other day and ended up using back lighting as my only light source. It showed all the detail in the pieces the artist was trying to convey.

    Post a picture or two for a more detailed critique or suggestions.

    Larry Berman
    http://BermanGraphics.com
    412-401-8100

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