All Backdrops Are Not Created Equal

Those of us who publicize our own businesses are acutely aware of the value of a good photograph. For this reason, we take great care in the selection, posing, and lighting, and editing of the images we create to represent us.

Photographing large pieces of furniture poses an additional problem: unless we find a way to isolate it, a photograph of a sofa in the midst of a roomful of furniture usually becomes a photo of a room full a furniture with a sofa in it . While some of us are blessed with large, bare walls to photograph against, most of us highlight our large pieces by placing them in front of some type of backdrop.

Our good friend Judd Gregory had sent such a photograph to one of the major "glossies" to publicize an upcoming show appearance. Since much hinged upon the ad, he phoned the editor for feedback.

"Yes, we received your photo," said the editor. "The picture is printable, but might we suggest that in the future you iron the sheets."

Visit Judd Gregory's website: www.gregoryantiques.com

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