Taking a photo of a swatch?

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Yasmin K.

Dec 8, 2010

Yasmin K.

What's the best way to get a good picture of a swatch? I realized that no matter how much I try all my pictures are either blurry, too dark or too light. HELP! I've got a ton of makeup that I'd like to swatch and post especially since most of it is stuff most YT gurus overlook.

Kristen A.

Dec 8, 2010

Kristen A.

Put your camera on macro setting (up close setting) and try to take the pics with natural light. Flash will wash out the colors. The macro setting will allow you to get super close without being blurry.

Amanda L.

Dec 12, 2010

Amanda L.

Well, what camera you use will depend on ALOT.

But, check to see if yours has a "macro" setting (this basically turns a extra light on...it's hard to explain but it's how I take my pics). "Super Macro LED" is the best if your camera has one.

If not, try going to a photo editing website like Picnik. com. You can use that for free without even signing up (but I reccomend it) and they have a "sharpness" slider where you can make your picture sharper.

I used to have the same problem before I got a new camera.

Yu A.

Dec 29, 2010

Yu A.

http://beautysbadhabitblog.blogspot.com/2010/12/beauty-blog-photography-101.html

This blog post taught me everything! :)

Yasmin K.

Dec 29, 2010

Yasmin K.

Thanks ladies!

Victoria S.

Jan 6, 2011

Victoria S.

Yu, that's a great find! Lots of awesome tips in there :)

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