Please forgive me for wasting your time with such nonsense.

I shall endeavour to ensure that any further images I enjoy looking at and share, from a highly successful and sought after photographer, comply with one specific view of how an image should be presented or are kept to myself rather than shared for others to see.

Or to be first HDR photograph ever to hang in the Smithsonian Institution in Washington D.C amongst many other places and magazine covers etc. etc.


Copyright Trey Ratcliff and Stuck in Customs. Linked to here under the Use Of The Creative Commons Noncommercial License.

PS. Yes I can because he says I can

I'm glad you found it useful. I have nearly all of Karl's training DVds and I have found them to be very good. He can be a bit of 'acquired taste' but I have learned a lot from him.

He does do an excellent video on photographing a high end watch with one softbox and using focus stacking but its not on youtube as far as I can see. I look forward to your efforts.

I like the whisky bottle it's a very good effort. Being really picky I would say:
-The bottom and top left are 'blending' into the background a bit and could do with a touch more light to 'define' the edge a bit more.
- The logo on the bottle neck label could do with highlighting a bit.
- The lighting has put a wide band down the centre of the main label which loses the edges a bit
- You need to use an antis static duster on your surface as the dust is quite visible.

I make these comments on the basis of looking at this image as if it was my company and I wanted this in a high class magazine or on a bill board.

Regardless, it's still a good effort (as was the Brandy (oops, Cognac) bottle).

Keep them coming

That's what I kept telling myself..........





.......I wasn't convinced though


It would seem that most (if not all) of them were taken with a mirrorless compact, just to add insult to injury

I haven't explored his website fully yet but I had to stop and wonder at some of the wonderful images this guy has taken.

Stuck in Customs

Obviously he is lucky enough to be able to travel to thee wonderful places but he also has a wonderful eye for an image.

Fletcher

This might be of interest:

link

I have several of Karl's training DVDs and find them quite good.

Ralph

Buy a camera one, take out the insert, buy a much cheaper 'ordinary' pack with loads of pockets and put it inside with the flap facing the other way

Bjørn
I hope to be in a position to sell some images in the near future and so I can sympathise with your predicament.

If I were in your position I would ask myself the following questions:

1. Do I need the money i.e. is this your only income or can you manage without earning anything from the photos.
2. How much would 'exposure' to a specific market of 5000-10 000 potential customers cost you
3. Can I negotiate a 'royalties' fee i.e. give the images for free and get back a percentage of any sales.
4. If I give use of the photos away for free, how else can I 'profit' from being linked with this organisation (discuss this with them e.g. use of their logo, promotion of your name etc.). Remember, payment need not always be in cash terms and no one else needs to know that you didn't get paid for them.

For me, I already have an income, and I could see many ways to use a link with such an organisation to my benefit so I would, probably, let them use the images. However I would 'negotiate' the terms of their use.

Also, the advice given above is sound. You must retain the copyright and you should 'licence' the use of the images. Consider putting some limits on duration of use, how they are used and how your name is linked to them.

That's what I would do anyway


PS. I was in Trondheim in June. You are a lucky man to have such a beautiful region to photograph

I know you specifically wanted a non-camera bag but the Lowepro flipside sport range has a completely removable camera insert. This just leaves a big empty space for your ordinary gear and doesn't particularlylook like a standard camera bag.

It comes in 3 sizes, 10l, 15l and 20l and in 2 colours, blue and orange. The only downside I can see is you are paying a premium for a camera bag and then not using it as such.

I've never seen a 'non-camera' bag with the zip opening between the straps.

Funnily enough we have just been out today and bought the 20 litre version for our weekly walks. I can attest to the fact they they are good quality just a bit pricey if you don't want the camera functionality.

According to your avatar you use a Xatnep any way . It's not a brand I'm familiar with, so I'm not surprised you get questions