I have been asked to photo Hard wood Floors for a web site and catolog. Has any one here photo wooden floors that could give me any tips? Thanks Mike

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From sterno/Michael (3,409) on November 2, 2009 2:58:17 PM CST Make sure you aim your camera DOWN and not UP. ;) Reply

From robertwallis/Robert (8,157) on November 2, 2009 3:22:32 PM CST Find George the Floorman on here. He's got a couple of floor shots in his portfolio. Reply

From marshall/Marshall (9,896) on November 2, 2009 3:41:35 PM CST Depends a lot on what kind of photos they are seeking. Is it in-situ photos of already-laid floors? Is it close-ups to show the pattern and texture? If they're going to be highly reflective, you're going to have to understand how to manage and control both direct and diffuse reflection to pull out the gloss but not sacrifice detail. Reply

From jaxe/Michael (1,202) on November 2, 2009 4:08:35 PM CST I never did this kind of shots. Your question is a bit vague; where you asked to photograph samples or places where the wooden floor was used. Usually on websites and catalogues you have both and I think you will need a different approach. For samples I would shoot them in a studio, with controlled lighting. Set you camera on a tripod and place samples on the same distance. You will need a lens with the least visible distortion. You don't want your lights to shine directly on the wood - to avoid glare. For the other set of pictures it is basically like shooting interiors, but usually shooting low (not on eye level) to emphasise the wooden floor. Hope this helps a bit. Reply

From taketwo/Sue (2,144) on November 3, 2009 4:52:47 AM CST I've played around with photos of my hardwood floors. If there is a lot of light coming in, you will most likely need a polarizing filter on your lens to cut the glare. Reply

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