Thoughts on capturing all black subjects
any thoughts on shooting all black / mostly black subjects like this....
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How about using a dark background and lighting the edges and contours of the object? Sharp angles for the lights might help bring out textures and details without illuminating the whole thing too much. Try using a polariser on your lens for extra control over reflections from the lights if needed