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Post by warrior1991 on Dec 20, 2017 18:42:25 GMT
I received a plate of cookies from my boss' wife and I love the little gingerbread men sprinkles on the gingerbread man shaped sugar cookie. But I think my photo of it looks boring. I have an iPhone 7plus. (No other camera). How can I take a cute photo that will show off the sprinkles? Thanks.  |
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thriftyjenny
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Post by thriftyjenny on Dec 20, 2017 19:41:03 GMT
I can't speak to camera settings but I can speak to aesthetics.
If you are in the position to put it on a pretty plate, I'd start there. If you are at work or otherwise unable, maybe grab a sheet of paper to make a quick doodled gingerbread house, or nicely lettered holiday sentiment.
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Post by quinmm14 on Dec 20, 2017 20:38:03 GMT
I just want a cookie now. That is all. 😊
Maybe a doiley?
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Post by marg on Dec 20, 2017 20:51:27 GMT
Maybe put a few Christmas ornaments/decorations in the background of the photo - they'll be out of focus but it will look pretty.
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Post by warrior1991 on Dec 20, 2017 21:14:10 GMT
Great ideas. Keep them coming. I am at work, but will wait until I'm home and can take a nice picture before I eat it.  |
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Post by thracian on Dec 20, 2017 21:30:13 GMT
Oh, I can always use some good photography tips!
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Post by anonrefugee on Dec 20, 2017 21:41:10 GMT
Great ideas. Keep them coming. I am at work, but will wait until I'm home and can take a nice picture before I eat it. A true scrapper- delaying the treat in order to get a good pic! |
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mich5481
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Post by mich5481 on Dec 20, 2017 22:01:28 GMT
I have those same sprinkles!
I agree, stage the cookies in a more festive setting - can't wait to see the results, and more importantly, find out how they taste!!
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Post by ellewood on Dec 21, 2017 0:01:58 GMT
You could try holding the cookie in front of the camera (maybe outside or in front of the christmas tree?) and using your portrait mode to blur the background. I am so excited to upgrade my phone hopefully soon and use that portrait setting with the blurred background! Otherwise, I would try it on a plain white surface (printer paper) well-lit, from directly above. You could put a few in a row like they're holding hands.
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Post by crazy4scraps on Dec 21, 2017 1:22:38 GMT
There needs to be more contrast between the cookies and the plate/background. Even putting them on an opened up colored napkin would help. Having props with varied textures helps add visual interest too, things like curling ribbon, shiny ornaments, or something fuzzy.
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Post by warrior1991 on Dec 21, 2017 13:55:50 GMT
This is what I came up with. I had someone hold the plate on a piece of fabric in front of the tree. I forgot about the portrait setting on the phone. Too bad I ate him, I could have tried it again. (Him and his friends were delicious)  |
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Post by mikklynn on Dec 21, 2017 17:30:23 GMT
I think your new photo is terrific!
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Post by don on Dec 21, 2017 18:02:48 GMT
I would have to swallow the camera.
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Post by crazy4scraps on Dec 22, 2017 4:06:22 GMT
Much better!  I bet it was delicious! |
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Post by anonrefugee on Dec 22, 2017 12:07:50 GMT
Cute! You really captured the mood!
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Post by joblackford on Dec 22, 2017 16:57:11 GMT
That's great!
And you can still use the first shot you took as a detail shot. I love the sprinkles. That's really fun.
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Post by LavenderLayoutLady on Dec 24, 2017 12:04:23 GMT
I think your new photo is terrific! Me too! |
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I bet it was delicious!
