How do you take nice photos of watches? - Ep #21

Published: Sept. 25, 2020, 10 a.m.

We\u2019ve all got some nice watches (especially Jon: did you happen to know that he has a Rolex Explorer 1, which apparently he quite likes?) But how can you capture good photos of them? Luckily a few of our presenters at the Time to Unwind podcast have a strong background in photography, and they share a few of their most valuable tips on how to perfectly portray your watch in all its glory. Ben, Tim, and Anthony chat about how to take photos \u2013 and more importantly, how not to take photos \u2013 as well as what\u2019s been floating their respective boats this week.

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Show Notes;

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JLC Kingsman Knife Watch (only 4.25mm thick!): https://www.jaeger-lecoultre.com/hk/en/chronicles/new-master-ultra-thin-kingsman-knife.html

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Want to know more about Russian watches? https://www.russian-watches.info

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Humans of New York: https://www.instagram.com/humansofny/?hl=en

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A few tips for watch photography: https://www.fratellowatches.com/10-tips-for-better-watch-photography/#gref

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A bit more advice: https://quillandpad.com/2017/10/14/not-photograph-watch/

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And a video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JkHkQZcz_Bk

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Amateur photographer (no sniggering at the back): https://www.amateurphotographer.co.uk

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One Instagram account you have to follow: https://www.instagram.com/timvaux/?hl=en

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And another: https://www.instagram.com/benadams_creative/

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Fuji cameras, used by most of us at WatchGecko: https://www.fujifilm.eu/uk/

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A Formula 1 photographer with a 1913 camera: https://petapixel.com/2017/05/13/photographer-shoots-f1-1913-graflex-4x5-view-camera/

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How to make a camera out of an iceberg: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jWvwt3mCu68

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Adrian at Bark and Jack, a happy snapper and great blogger: https://barkandjack.com/author/adrian/

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Tim\u2019s Sinn U50 photos: https://www.watchgecko.com/a-week-away-with-the-sinn-u50/

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Photography with Vintage Lenses https://www.instagram.com/p/B5vNDv4g-4N/, https://www.instagram.com/p/B5pW0btAe-U/

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Finally, check out some of our other photos: https://www.instagram.com/watchgecko/?hl=en