Brian Rodgers Jr.

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September 5, 2015

This product shot is the result of hours of meticulous post production. I focus stacked about 35 frames and also manually masking areas to get the entire watch in focus. It required a lot of cleanup, when shooting macro, you will see every spec of dust imaginable.

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28 Comments

Dennis Ramos September 6, 2015

Beautiful work, Brian!! The lights and shadows are superb!

Brian Rodgers Jr. September 7, 2015 Dennis Ramos

Thanks Dennis!

Lorenzo Burbano September 7, 2015

Great detail. Hard work paid off.

Brian Rodgers Jr. September 7, 2015 Lorenzo Burbano

Thanks Lorenzo!

Carlos Teixeira September 7, 2015

Fantastic shot Brian.

Brian Rodgers Jr. September 7, 2015 Carlos Teixeira

Thanks Carlos!

Tam Nguyen September 8, 2015

Dude. Nice one. I like that it's not the typical 10:10 like we're used to seeing.

Brian Rodgers Jr. September 8, 2015 Tam Nguyen

Thanks for noticing that small detail Tam! I wanted to switch it up a bit and I thought it fit the composition better.

vicente diaz September 9, 2015

This is perfect 100%. 35 frames to get final image, props to all your work and patience.

Brian Rodgers Jr. September 9, 2015 vicente diaz

Thanks Vicente! I love the challenge in creating product photography. Every product has different characteristics, size, shape, texture, color, & form. And each product presents it's own unique challenges. This image was no exception.

Tim McBroome September 11, 2015

Perfect, great job on your post work.

Brian Rodgers Jr. September 14, 2015 Tim McBroome

Thanks Tim, I really appreciate man!

TImothy Tichy September 23, 2015

Brilliant lighting. Looks lovely. You'd have a bit of an easier time of it though if you used a tilt shift lens. ;)

Brian Rodgers Jr. September 24, 2015 TImothy Tichy

Thanks man! I'm not sure if the tilt shift lens would have let me get in as tight. I used a 100mm Macro lens. If anything I probably could have benefited from using a focusing rail. I moved the focus ring around manually, it can get very tedious very quickly

David Rimbach November 25, 2015

I'd like to read from those who didn't give this 5 stars. What is there not to like and what is there to improve?
I think it's a wonderful shot with perfect detail and a very soothing athmosphere to it! Great job!!

Brian Rodgers Jr. November 25, 2015 David Rimbach

Thanks for the kind words David! I really appreciate it man :)

ohnOMon Photo January 10, 2016

Gorgeous shot!! Excellent product work Brian. -JP

Brian Rodgers Jr. January 12, 2016 ohnOMon Photo

Thanks ohnOMon! I really appreciate it :)

Chris Balo February 14, 2016

Just perfect! I imagine the post-production behind it..crazy man!

Brian Rodgers Jr. February 14, 2016 Chris Balo

It was a crazy amount of post production, but well worth the effort :)

Farhad Farajov March 31, 2016

Stunning capture!

Brian Rodgers Jr. April 1, 2016 Farhad Farajov

Thanks Farhad!

Yaroslav Lukiyanchenko September 5, 2016

35 frames? This is rad. oO Brilliant work!

Brian Rodgers Jr. September 7, 2016 Yaroslav Lukiyanchenko

Thanks! Yeah, this shot was a ton of work! But I'm happy with it

Sherry Bell April 14, 2017

Outstanding post work with sharp detail throughout. Perfect touch of light as well.

Brian Rodgers Jr. April 14, 2017 Sherry Bell

Thanks Sherry! Really appreciate it :)

Jeffrey R Farmer June 7, 2018

Just now seeing this. Wonderful work.

Brian Rodgers Jr. June 8, 2018 Jeffrey R Farmer

Thanks Jeffrey!