Candlelight

[mzthang]

I'm trying to photograph a candle setup and I'm just not getting it right. I want, of course, the perfect flame. Mine are coming out too blown out. I'd like to have the photo in a completely dark room with only the candle flame(s) as the light source. I'm trying to take the photo with the candles in front of a mirror for reflection - the mirror either under the candles or in back of them.

Help? Please? Pretty please with a cherry on top?

[leanne]

Try this website there are a few tricks on here. Goodluck!!

www.digital-photography-school.com/14-tips-for-great-candlelight-photography

[coffee]

This was my first attempt.

f/18, shutter 1.3 sec, iso 200, 100mm macro.

http://www.proudphotography.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=2000&cat=500&ppuser=1195

[mzthang]

Beautiful photo :) Thanks for the settings as a starting point.