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Photographing Paintings.

  • 04-10-2010 4:55pm
    #1
    InTheTrees
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 9,900 ✭✭✭


    Hi all.

    I have 30-40 (small, 20x24ins) paintings on canvas that I need to photograph. I have a DSLR (sony alpha), tripod, remote shutter release.

    Lighting is obviously the big issue. I'm ready to spend some cash on lights but I have no idea where to start.

    ANy help would be greatly appreciated.


Comments

  • #2
    Paulw
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    A good window should provide all the light you need.

    Trial and error then comes in to it.


  • #3
    stcstc
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,262 ✭✭✭stcstc


    yea natural light will look better than studio lights

    maybe get a reflector and something to diffuse the light from the window


  • #4
    bullpost
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    Use a grey card as well for easy accurate colour reproduction.


  • #5
    InTheTrees
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 9,900 ✭✭✭InTheTrees


    I've got one northern light, which is on the right side so a reflector on the right sounds doable.

    A grey card? Great idea.

    I'm certainly happy to avoid buying lights but I worry that my window wont provide enough light.


  • #6
    bullpost
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,240 ✭✭✭bullpost


    I did a batch of around 30 paintings recently. Did them outdoors on a cloudy day so light was diffused.

    Worked out fine.


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