The Sake Shoot (Mixed gecko photos)

[Taiga]

Hey everyone
Here is one of my favorite ways to take photos of my geckos. First, find a nice cup; Sake, wine, beer, or decorative tea cup. Second: Add geckos!
There are only a few for now, but I will take more of everyone soon

And the lens cap thrown in just for fun ^^

 

[LeoLover1]

Excellent photos... tell me more about your background, do you light it? I have a tough time getting clear, bright macro shots.

 

[Josh2]

Gorgeous shots! The cup plays nicely making the gecko really stand out!

 

[Taiga]

Excellent photos... tell me more about your background, do you light it? I have a tough time getting clear, bright macro shots.

Thank you! I actually have a secret to how I get my shots. It does not matter so much as to what camera you use, but how you use it. I shot these with some bad cameras, and a SLR Canon. I only use natural lighting, pretty much never with lamps unless it is dark outside. My ISO is almost always on 64 or 100 and I back way far away from the set and use a very low flash (depending, most of the time I do not) and zoom in.

As for the background, I just found some large smooth paper and had it curve to create an "unlimited" effect. If you experiment I am sure you will find what works for you

 

[Amanda1]

Great pics and thanks for the photography tips! I've always wondered how people get such great shots.

 

[jfreemo75]

Great pictures! I actually used this idea when I got my first gecko. Not with a nice background, but the cup.

 

[Taiga]

Great pics and thanks for the photography tips! I've always wondered how people get such great shots.

You're welcome, I also brighten them in PSE as well, it helps correct any drabness from the camera

 

[Reverson]

These are amazing photos, and the geckos are beautiful too

 

[Taiga]

Thank you!

 

[Ruby]

I love your geckos! NICE HIGH RESOLUTION SHOTS!

 

[Jetfire]

The garg's my favorite, but I've always loved the tiger cresties too!