Interview with Numismatic Photographer, Todd Pollock of BluCC Photos

I had the great pleasure of interviewing Todd of BluCC Photos and he provided some great insight on what it takes to take the perfect photo!

It's a great interview with some eye candy included.

Please check the interview out at http://www.numismatichub.com

 

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Great interview with a great photographer! For the life of me I can't capture a decent image of a coin. I've had pics published in National Geographic and Arizona Highways, among others, but to capture the colors and detail of a coin has eluded my abilities for years.

 

With the Sight-unseen market share and it's relation to Internet Sales , Imaging is everything . A great " interview " , covering some basics and suggestions for the the novice . The right equipment is determined by many factors . Experience , Patience and Perseverance are the key elements to almost any endeavor .

 

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Great In terview So I have to follow his advise PRACTISE PRACTISE.
After so many many try's I think this only The Best Shot I get on my Handycam Sony . :smile

 

You all know what I think of Todd's photos - he has photographed my entire personal collection, not to mention my inventory coins! He's got a great talent!

 

Great interview Laxmaster!

I've really gained an appreciation for just how difficult is it to take and post a quality photo, since I joined CoinTalk and started trying it myself.

There's no doubt that Todd is one of the best in the business.

Thanks for posting this.

 

Enjoyable! Thanks for posting that!

 

Very nice interview. I wish I had the time and resorces needed for the qualty of the photos thta Todd takes.

 

Great interview..I had the pleasure of meeting Todd at the Long Beach show and he gave me a few pointers that have done wonders for my imaging. Here is just one example of how his lighting tips helped my photos...Same camera and coin, just different lighting. Before

And after

I thought it was great that he was/is willing to share his knowledge.

 

Some one counter me. Iif you want to learn to get great shots of coins. Make sure that you buy a camera that can be tethered to your computer for live viewing.

Todd misses this point because I think he still looks thru his view finder and tells the coin to say cheese!

 

I am not sure that it makes a difference if the camera is tethered to the computer as all of the DSLRs I am familiar with have transferable memory "chips" which can be plugged into the computer. I prefer this over a cable myself. Everyone to their own.

Also please, while it is OK to be critical of a method or result, please don't make it personal .

Jim

 

The interview was not about a list of items to buy to do imaging. When I have setup new photography systems for companies it includes a live view feature. I do not encourage people to use if they are just starting out. For someone just starting to image I prefer they learn how to take images first, then learn how to make it a quicker process. They seem intrigued by live view so I have them shoot with it, then I shoot it via the viewfinder and my images have come out crisper.

For me live view is slow and slows me down. I shoot enough coins where I can't have the slow speed. For those that use it and it works for them, that is great, I can see the benefits. It just is not for everyone.

Edit to add: I should clarify, my camera is tethered to my computer for the use of seeing the images immediately. I do not focus via this method. I do find tethering to be helpful but not necessary for everyone depending n what they are trying to accomplish. There is just no perfect method as we are all different in the way we do things. It is best for people to practice and develop what is best for themselves.