It can be difficult to shoot pictures of flat objects like paintings and other artwork in a Light Tent since it’s difficult to keep
these objects in an upright position whilst photographing.
Light Boxes can be extremely helpful in such situations.
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The benefits of using a light box are:
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• Quick set-up.
• It’s easy to prevent unwanted reflections: the continuous light makes them instantly visible.
• The diffuse lighting result in professional looking photos without harsh shadows.
• Images showing with vivid and natural colours.
• Every background can be used.
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The Setup
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Place or keep the paintings hanging on the wall. When an artwork rests behind glass, it’s wise to clean this before shooting.
When the painting is slightly tilted, correct this by putting some paper balls behind the picture.
Position the camera exactly in front of the painting. Use a tripod.
Switch off the Camera Flash!
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| Position a light box on each side of the painting.
Take a moment and look everything over carefully at the camera position before shooting. Adjust the position of the light boxes if a glare can be detected.
Often the best position is when the light boxes are placed at a low angle compared to the painting. Be sure that the light coming from the light boxes
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When shooting smaller flat objects like etchings, books, coins and stamps a Copy Stand can be a very helpful tool. A copy stand is a kind of
camera stand, whereby the camera can be adjusted easily and can shoot straight downward.
The best lighting is achieved when using a light box.
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A vintage photo, copied with a copy stand
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Tips & Tricks:
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