Clay and the camera flash

Ok, I admit it, the "natural light elitist" bloggers sometimes drive me crazy. You know the ones. With their perfectly staged images who never use the flash and wait weeks to show off a project because "it's just been so gray and the light is so terrible" etc. etc. Sorry, if you're reading this and you're one of those folks. Trust me, I still love your blog, I'm probably just jealous that you apparently have daylight hours available for photography.

ANYWAY this was not really meant to be a rant on photography, more of a comment that maybe those folks are on to something.

Exhibit 1:

Granted, neither is a masterpiece of photography but the non-flash image (left) is a lot more true-to-life colorwise and has more depth.

Exhibit 2:

I actually kind of like how the flash (right) blacks out the distracting background but the left image is much more realistic as to the state of my coffee table.

Yeah, yeah so maybe they are on to something. If my overhead lights count as natural light :) Maybe next I'll figure out how to stage photos so you can't see the mess in my kitchen or toys in my living room.

My nine mini coffee mugs are almost dry enough for bisque firing.  The tea (coffee) set is coming along.
   

Comments

[Richelle F]

I'm no photographer, but would love to learn tricks. That's amazing how different they look with the flash. Those look like they will be fun cups!

I gave you an award on my blog. :-)

[farfromca]

my, aren't we inspired. cute cups.

[Debie Trotti]

I love these! I am so with you on the whole flash thing. I have a great camera but I can only manage to take photos at night when the kids are in bed and they turn out funky due to flash/no flash. I think I need a class or something. I love the tea set. Can't wait to see a pic of the finished product.

[Lil' d]

Great mugs!

I hardly ever use a flash - but that's just because here in California it's hardly ever needed. My problem with flashes is the weird shadows, though.

[Lil' d]

Ok, I also usually take photos outdoors, because it's usually hard to find a tidy space indoors..