maxstyles 415 Report post Posted July 7, 2016 (edited) So just wonder how many pictures you take of each miniature to get one that you like. Me? I take about 10-12 before I'm satisfied. Edited July 7, 2016 by maxstyles Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JDizzO 1837 Report post Posted July 7, 2016 I usually do two with auto flash and two with no flash, then check the camera and repeat if necessary. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Doug Sundseth 53362 Report post Posted July 7, 2016 Depends on the mini and the day. Once my lights are set up well for one mini, I usually get about 9 keepers for every 10 shots. When I'm running a series (as when I'm doing photography for a competition), it will usually take 5-10 shots to dial in exposure, color, and lighting. This assumes figures of a fairly consistent size. With very large pieces (dioramas, big dragons), I sometimes need to play with the lights and camera setup a bit, so I might lose a few shots to a new setup. This says nothing about my happiness with the paint work, just with how well the photography reveals what's actually there. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CashWiley 34298 Report post Posted July 7, 2016 A lot. Some, like the Keeper who is largely black, I still haven't been able to photograph properly. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guildenstern 4575 Report post Posted July 8, 2016 how many I take doesn't seem to matter, so I usually just stick with the one or two that is at least not blurry! I've never been truly happy with any of my pictures, which is why I'm inviting a friend over this month who is a real photographer and can take some army pictures for me lol Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Grayfax 18383 Report post Posted August 5, 2016 Usually less than 5 per mini, and that's more fidgeting with the background or getting focus just right if it is a group. I'm lucky that I get to practice my photography in varying light conditions as part of my job (not daily, but frequently... and still call it IT... go figure), so working with an even light source is kind of nice for a change and makes dialing in white balance and ISO settings pretty quick and easy. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites