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08/14/2003 12:19:51 AM · #1 |
| a friend of mine is putting a portfolio together and has some paint work that i would like to photograph for her. The decorative finishes are difficult to shoot without loosing the depth, texture and color. do any of you have any ideas for lighting or any tips in general. I am using a cannon g-3. thank you |
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08/14/2003 12:28:17 AM · #2 |
Try as much light as possible--but indirect light. If you can get sunlight, but make sure that the wall is actually in shadow, that would be nice. You will need a tripod.
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08/14/2003 12:28:41 AM · #3 |
Try using two lights -- one from either side at about 30 degrees up from the horizontal. That should cast some light down into the deeper areas and even the shadows, while reducing the glare from the high points. Try to set up you tripod to shoot straight down, with the subject filling the frame at whatever focal length produces the least distortion.
Or rent/borrow/buy a "copy stand" which is a unit designed for this kind of work (built-in lights and camera mount). These are also used for photographing art, books, and all manner of small objects -- excellent if you photograph for record-keeping or archival purposes. |
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