stephen_facciola

Garry,

Is this the type of equipment you're suggesting I use?

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I've been using a white diffuser that is 30" by 40".

The bottom part of the background is 24" wide x 15" deep;

How large do the flags need to be? Will 2 free-standing black flags fit on the bottom of the background?

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<p>Garry,<br>

I'm using a solid background of construction paper and a diffusion round to soften direct sunlight. The photos of cans, bottles and packaged foods are for an encyclopedia. I'm looking for functionality not artistry. One problem that crops up on all the photos is the specular highlight that runs up and down each edge. I'm posting an image that illustrates this. On this image I'm also unable to get the proper saturation for the red background behind "Spiceberry Jam" without using PS. Why do you recommend a silk rather than an umbrella, which would be easy to keep in position. Is the silk material more desirable for working with direct sunlight?<br>

Stephen</p>

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