[Jewelry making - Article 00331] - Re: [Orchid] The philosophy of choosing jury photos

[Kimberly Starbard]

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Hi

>     Inconsistent lighting. Some of the shots in a grouping of five had
>     perfect lighting with consistent drop shadow which really popped
>     the work. Then the fourth and fifth image had really poor
>     lighting. 

    Thank you so much for such an informative post. The jury process
    mystifies so many of us. 

    Sorry for the newby question, but, when you refer to a "drop
    shadow", are you just simply talking of a shadow kind of outlining
    one side of the work? 

>     Project based work. I look for style or a personal "look", not a
>     series of items that were products of various workshops. I've been
>     in the business long enough to know when a piece was made in a
>     hydraulic press workshop, and then one with John Cogswell, and then
>     a mokume gane workshop. Those pieces said nothing about the intent
>     and style of the maker. 

    I had absolutely no idea that people did this. I am naive, I know. I
    thought, because the rules of the shows typically say it, that
    projects from workshops are not really allowed in jury photos. 

>     Drop shadow vs. all white backgrounds. My personal favorite is the
>     subtle drop shadow. It pops the work and it is easy on my eyes.
>     Reflective shadows are fine, but only if the photographer knows
>     exactly what they are doing. 

    What is the difference between a drop shadow and a reflective
    shadow? 

>     Here is a good example of excellent work.
>     http://www.craftboston.org/artists.asp 

    Your link only went to the start page...were you referring to one
    artist's work in particular or all who got into Ctaft Boston? 

    Lastly, I am pretty local to Boston. Do you know of an area
    photographer who understands the jury process well. I took my own
    shots last year and, though I still made it to pretty much the same
    place on the wait list, I can't help but think I may have gotten
    right in if I had hired a professional. 

Thanks again,
Kim
Kim Starbard
http://www.kimstarbarddesigns.com
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