Vintage tools seem to be creeping into my prop stash, but if I’m honest, it’s not really a new phenomenon.
I have an assortment of vintage tools for the garden, as well as a hammer, nuts, bolts, and a few other bits and bobs, but as you can see it may be expanding into paintbrushes.
Now, here’s where I have to admit I may be developing a bit of an addiction … oops … I do love anything that’s paint splattered … .
I found these lovelies at a garage sale here in Phoenix for $0.25/ea. Dear hubby was only slightly mystified (he’s getting used to my quirky props), and he even helped me barter for the pegboard ;) because I can’t do it!
I adore pegboard, but do you have any idea how hard it is to photograph? Goodness, I wore myself out trying to get those holes straight.
But, no worries … I present to you my paint brush bouquet:
I wanted to create a series with an industrial tone, and Kim Klassen’s Lightroom Preset kk_Eve did the trick, lightening shadows and bumping up contrast and sharpness.
Do you prefer the dramatic shadows …
… or not?
In the following image, I placed a piece of white foam core on the right side to reduce shadows and what a huge difference it made.
I personally think it’s a bit too flat:
For the My Still Sunday class.
Day 2 of blogging every day in February.
PS: did you grab my free word art?
I would take 100 shots trying to get that peg board just so! I am WAY TOO anal to even attempt it! You did a great job…I had to laugh because ONLY another photographer could possibly understand the love of “quirky props.” lol
not to worry…i’ve got your back! LOVE the paint brushes.
What a neat idea, Barb, and I love the way these turned out.
Yup, the pegboard would drive me crazy!!!!
Love this Barb and each of these very graphic pictures! What a fabulous idea to shoot old tools which have been used so many times before! I’ve got the same paintbrushes but never had the idea of making pictures of them… I’ve used them for years and years, each time I had something to paint… This remembers me that I have some painting projects like an old frame, an old crate and other props which I wish to change the color… Thank you so much for the tip of placing a white foam piece to make the shadow disappear… this is miraculous!