Originally Posted by sturmgrenadier I am guessing that I still have to learn a lot about lighting, (advanced) editing and other photo techniques. But, it's a start. Thanks to all who helped coach me this far. As I said before, CoinTalk really is an amazing community and resource I am taking Advanced Coin Photography at ANA Summer Seminar this year. After I take the course I'll share a few tips with you. Read more: http://www.cointalk.com/showthread.php?t=151987&page=2#ixzz1Bt2U39lD Thanks, Hobo! I look forward to your sharing what you learn Everyone I know who has attended Summer Seminar has told me it is a unique and incredibly rich experience. You learn a ton and the camaraderie is great. I will have to get out there to take a class one of these summers.
As you do your editing, saving for web and devices greatly reduces file size. The NGC small limits are a pain. When I do images for cutomers they end up being pretty small or lower resolution to meet their restriction.