model photography...

a printed background image "thrown" out of focus...adds realism and a bit of context.

plan and elevation drawing...

as promised. here is an example showning plan and corresponding elevation views...with and without guides. and, it's acceptable to use dropshadows where and when appropriate :-) for reference, the document size is 18 x 24 inches.

photographing work...

there are a ton of resources/guide/tutorials and free advice just a google search away. this one simplifies the process and shows some pretty neato outcomes >> here.

simple enhancement...

without changing the lighting or set-up, here's a quick and very basic-level fix. open in photoshop:

1. image/auto color
2. image/auto contrast
3. image/adjustments/photo filter/deep blue
4. filter/sharpen/smart sharpen
5. save

informational...

and perhaps "structured." nicholas felton is >here<

important...

C o N T R A S T .