(I’m trying to improve my) Watch Photography

I love the concept of snapping shots with record covers! Below are some tips I can offer but I am sure there are far better folks behind the lens here on the Crunch.

1. My best tip is to just keep taking shots. It’s like getting in reps. Then start setting aside your favorite ones so you can study them - like what inherently made those photos so good. You can slowly develop your own style while naturally becoming a better photographer. I’d also say doing the same with photos you are drawn to on IG is equally as useful.
2. Just being both more critical and thoughtful of where and when you start snapping. Taking time to think about lighting or being prepared with a second source for light is a great start. I know especially with watches, lighting is always something I am trying to control or manipulate in some way.
3. Finally I’d look into the rule of thirds and/or golden ratio when considering composition. Just understanding where to place your subject (in this case the watch) when looking through your viewfinder or looking at your phone screen can really help make your shots sing.
4. Most important tip is do NOT get into photography… you’ll have more money for watches, and having potentially two expensive hobbies can be problematic for the ole’ wallet. 😂 

I love the concept of snapping shots with record covers! Below are some tips I can offer but I am sure there are far better folks behind the lens here on the Crunch.

1. My best tip is to just keep taking shots. It’s like getting in reps. Then start setting aside your favorite ones so you can study them - like what inherently made those photos so good. You can slowly develop your own style while naturally becoming a better photographer. I’d also say doing the same with photos you are drawn to on IG is equally as useful.
2. Just being both more critical and thoughtful of where and when you start snapping. Taking time to think about lighting or being prepared with a second source for light is a great start. I know especially with watches, lighting is always something I am trying to control or manipulate in some way.
3. Finally I’d look into the rule of thirds and/or golden ratio when considering composition. Just understanding where to place your subject (in this case the watch) when looking through your viewfinder or looking at your phone screen can really help make your shots sing.
4. Most important tip is do NOT get into photography… you’ll have more money for watches, and having potentially two expensive hobbies can be problematic for the ole’ wallet. 😂 

Hey there just might be something to this rule of thirds thing. Not a masterpiece by any means, but it does look better than some others. 
 

The reflection on the crystal is maddening, though. 
 

Crystal reflections are always frustrating haha - what I love here is the reflection of the watch in the cover and the depth of field you’re playing with in the background. The bokeh really setting the watch off being so crisp!

Hey @OlDirtyBezel 

Great initiative!  I follow this channel on Youtube:

https://www.youtube.com/c/wintersandbui

This couple specialized in watch photograph and their channel are focused on beginners tips. I hope that could be useful to you (they definitely helped me a lot).

Cheers!

@lydiawinters Is the lady who does the fab videos. 

I definitely second looking at Winters and Bui's channel. Only a few vids up at the moment, but really well made and useful.

I watched their video today about taking the top down shots and was inspired to get snapping even though I have zero photography experience and only my phone camera in terms of equipment. Was good fun!

I definitely second looking at Winters and Bui's channel. Only a few vids up at the moment, but really well made and useful.

I watched their video today about taking the top down shots and was inspired to get snapping even though I have zero photography experience and only my phone camera in terms of equipment. Was good fun!