Noah Hutson

Shooting Kari's shoes is sort of an ongoing project.  It gives me the chance to re-visit a similar subject multiple times.  Each time I'm pushed to try something a little different.  Things would get pretty stale if I presented each pair in the same manner.  Ironically though it's also my goal to present each pair in a way that I could replicate for multiple shoes styles.  If a client asks for catalog shots other than the standard white background "silo" shots I've got a few tricks up my sleeve.  This particular setup utilizes two lights bounced into a white board.  The light then streams through a sheer silk and onto the shoes which sit immediately in front of it.  I love the perspective lines that the floorboards create.

Plus eventually she'll have a way cool record of every shoe she owns.  :)

On another note I've got some pretty handy links to share...

Jim Talkington is sharing some great how-to advice and general advice about the commercial photo industry via his blog.  Check out his weekly how-to video series...there's even a cameo from yours truly!  http://prophotolife.com 

Stock website Photoshelter has begun posting to a blog that outlines great tips and info on creating and submitting to stock sites.  If your a stock shooter you can even submit information you've gleaned through your work.  If your not a stock shooter you'd better start reading!  http://blog.photoshelter.com/school/