Hello,

Ever wondered how to get those GREAT pictures of Coins??  Well, I have, and it has taken a great deal of research, time, and trial and error just to find a way!

  Here is the secret I learned.  I cannot take credit for this idea, just this guide.  I found this idea on the Internet in one of my many, many searches of trying to educate myself in the fine art of picture taking.

  I took 5 opaque, not white, Milk Gallon Jugs and cut the bottoms off at different lengths.  I cut the bottoms so that they were level and even.  1 at 1 inch below the top of the handle, One at 2 inches, One at 3 inches, One at 4 inches and last one at 5 inches from the top of the handle.

  I place the coins on colored paper, white is my favorite, but some coins look better on other colors.  You will need to experiment here.

  I place the milk jug right side up on top, centering it over the coin or coins, then put my lens over the milk jug hole. Here I experiment again with indoor lights, flash, macro, and zooming.  The pictures come out GREAT!  No Glares and you can see the details in the coins so well.

  I really hope that this little lesson helps others who want to sell their coins and shiny items but don't know how to get good pictures of them.

  I will be happy to answer any questions, if I can.

  I use a Fujifilm FinePix Digital Camera with a 3 Times Optical Zoom.  But, I'm sure this method can be used with any digital camera with good results.  Let me know if it helps!

  I set my camera on macro, and my flash and other settings change with the colors of the coins.

It is so nice to finally get good pictures!

Many Blessings to All!

Louisa

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