Photographing your flies

[k.hanley]

Say Hey Folks,
I'm in the middle of photographing a new tying book. Without getting into the specifics of camera and lens models, flash units, etc..... here's what works for Glenn Kishi and myself:

1. Use multiple light sources...front, side, background. It helps to highlight features in the fly and knock out shadows.

2. Put the background far away from the subject. It keeps it soft in the final pic.

3. I prefer to use "Spectra Fadeless Art Paper" (50 lb.). Blue, tan, and gray are standards worth using with most flies.

Here's a pic of the studio rigging and a dragonfly set.
Enjoy!
Cheers, Ken

[Adam Grace]

Thanks for the picture of your setup Ken, nice! I can't wait to read your book............might there be more flies tied with that twisted material Your alevin pattern looked deadly when I saw it in San Rafael. Keep up the good work.