Stories and interesting facts about miniature photography
Measuring approximately 3 cm to 5 cm with an average scale of 1: 87 immortalized in the results of quality photographs with the concept of activities performed by miniatures or figures. The result is brilliant!
This miniature seems to be really in a state of activity. We will be amazed to see the results, not even maybe we do not smile to see the results of this miraculous photo.
Yes, miniature photography is the activity of photographing various miniature figures as the object. You could say very small toys, even miniature photography practitioners named it with the name 'Tuyul' for this miniature object.
Thumbnail that became the object of this photo is not obtained arbitrarily, because today most of them are the brands of producers from abroad. Call it, Noch, Preiser, Woodland Scenics, Faller, and so on. In Indonesia alone there are no factories that produce super small toys with different characters. Preiser became one of the prima donna used by this miniature photography practitioner.
TECHNIQUE
Growing up in Indonesia, especially Jakarta in the last 2-3 years, miniature photography is one of the hobbies rooted in the art of photography itself. Along with the development of technology, social media media called Instagram become one of the containers for photographers to publish the results of shooting.
Actually there is no special technique used to produce miniature photography. Same with other types of camera photography becomes the main weapon, be it DSLR, mirrorless camera even with smartphone activities to capture miniatures can be done.
"Nothing (special techniques), just the skills and outlook of the future, and the artistic sense of the photographer.Setting a good angle can also be a key, not just relying on the camera alone," one of the miniature photography activists who are also incorporated .
In addition, shooting can also be done indoors or outdoors with still have to use a comparable object in real life so that lay spectators will be able to capture the message to be delivered.
CONCEPTS AND IDEAS
Most miniature photography takes on the theme of everyday life. Because this is very close to the real thing that happens in everyday life. As has been said before, it is not difficult to capture the miniature, but making it a life is a challenge. Therefore, according to the concept and idea of Haekal become the main thing needed before the end of photographing activities done.
"The idea or concept of being one of the difficulties in miniature art photography, because a good idea with the right angle of shooting is sure to get great results.Because the goal of mini photography that makes the image to look alive, then the concept must be true,".
The use of supporting materials that exist in the vicinity to be one that must be utilized optimally in miniature photography. Can be glasses, bottles, cables, pens, hats, or anything else that can be used. In fact, not a few who make a certain diorama to produce works in the scope of a big theme.
"Actually, what's around us can be used to support miniatures, but back again, what ideas we will give to this miniature, our creativity in exploring ideas is needed to produce good photos.
BUSINESS PROSPECTS
In some countries, says Haekal, this miniature photography activity can be maximized for commercial purposes. In addition to hobbies, it turns out this activity is also able to produce from the financial side. Meanwhile, in Indonesia alone this activity has also been there that leads the same.
There are business opportunities from this activity in the future, not even a few miniature photographers who started it. A wide variety of clients already have their services to campaign for something in a more unique way.
"Some miniature photographers have been used for commercial purposes in the future it is not impossible that this will be a good business opportunity,".
Different models and different characters are increasingly produced by miniature manufacturers, it also support from miniature photography activities will run towards the industry. The explanation is so short. Please try to be interested, maybe this could be a new business land for you. Yes, at least to fill the spare time. Good luck!