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Gamling impliments     posted on 1st of february, 2008

My latest and my first real series of work is all based on gambling items. I've been working on cards and poker chips and dice. I've been doing it about an hour a night for maybe a week and a half. Last night I got into a problem with inspiration. I have to ask myself how much more I can do with this. As well as what can I do next.

I am only starting out as a stock photographer. I sold my first picture on this site, here it is.

I hope to sell many more, to help justify buyinng more equipment :). I doubt it but I'll have fun with it for now


Tags: cards full gambling house poker

Comments (2)

Thanx, I have more with the green background, some are waiting for approval - posted by Crosschk on February 01, 2008
I really like ths one - 4124417. I would try a few more on the green background like the one vertical you have. Maybe do some blocking with black cards to cause shadows for some dramatic lighting. Good luck! - posted by Niagaragirl on February 01, 2008

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Should I do more, or is the subject exhausted     posted on 4th of february, 2008

When I started doing this, 3 whole weeks ago. I was able to take pictures of dice and playing cards and poker chips in different arrangements. I was excited that these we accepted. My big question is how much is too much? how do you know when you've done enough.


Tags: many move newbie overdone subject

Comments (3)

No subject is ever completely exhausted so long as there is a creative mind looking at it. - posted by Kenneystudios on February 05, 2008
Thanx for the advice. I like the subject, I just not sure I'll get many more accepted. I will try some of your suggestions. Thanx - posted by Crosschk on February 05, 2008
If you yorself feel the subject is exhausted, then maybe it is. I had placed a couple of small suggestions in your other post regarding gaming. Try some dramatic lighting with shadows, maybe get some smoke in there in a dark atmosphere and backlight it. I like to use cigars for smoke, and you need to shoot quickly befor thngs overfog. I would also mabe do a queen of hearts corner closeup with red chips in the background. Maybe prop the card and try and suspend a few chips. Even though the queen shot may be more geared towards Valentine's Day which is coming up soon, it is also generic enough to be of value year round. When you concentrate so much on one subject, it can leave you strained for ideas, so maybe put the stuff away for awhile and try something else. Your overall success will be in part dependent on a varied portfolio. - posted by Niagaragirl on February 04, 2008

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