Was back in the Daiek shop in Sterling Heights, Michigan the other day, photographing these giant conference tables. You can always count on Daiek for beautiful workmanship and great finishes.
The larger one - on top here - has moveable sections. The two long 'arms' of the unit can pivot and change the distance between them. It all works very smoothly too. The smaller one below has fixed arms and several openings in the top for video equipment. There is a matching credenza and podium too.
The photography is easy when the stuff looks as great as this. Well, not really of course. Luckily I had six flashes and a little bit of time to get them all balanced. I prefer to use unfiltered light for its 'punch' and 'pop' on woodwork - it really brings out the sparkle in the finishes and the grain of the wood. Reflecting white into these surfaces would just make them look all milky and awful. I used my very large black cloth draped behind the tables to eliminate reflections from the shop.
The large conference table had to be in its boxes and in a truck like Right Now, so there was only about an hour for me. The credenza and the two podiums were tucked into some 'free time' while the conference tables were being set up and tested.
The large conference table had to be in its boxes and in a truck like Right Now, so there was only about an hour for me. The credenza and the two podiums were tucked into some 'free time' while the conference tables were being set up and tested.
I am pleased with the result, and used my photoshop skills to cut them from their background (a woodworking shop in full production) and add a shadow to give them a little depth. Other than that, the shot is just about 'as-is' from the camera.
If you need a photographer who can cope with less-than-ideal locations and tight time lines, consider contacting me. I'm a Detroit area photographer that excels at product, jewelry and architectural photography. The result might just make your product look like a million bucks too.
