My wife and I are both professional photographers. She is the one who does a lot of studio work-everything from firearms, jewelry, meat (as in animal flesh), sculpture, etc. etc. In other words things like bows. You would be blown away by the care and attention to detail that goes into this type of photography. MANY shots of a single item are taken over hours of adjusting lights, etc. So don't feel bad if your shots aren't perfect. You make great bows, and if your pictures are as nice as your bows, you're messing in the wrong hobby. Gordon and others' advice is good and solid. The only thing I would quibble with is Gordon's assertion that good photographs are easy to take. If that were true they would all be great. Get to know your camera's capabilities, then experiment like a mad person. It's not like you need to take the film in for developing. Fill the cards then refill them until you get what you want. You will learn quickly what appeals to you and what doesn't. One other thing-if you can take anything out of a picture (including shadows) and not lose important content, take it out. You will be pleased with the result and I think Gordon is correct, they are worth it. Dave
