[Leica] Thoughts on photographing art

[Ted Grant]

Adam,
I can offer this little advice in the simplest of language!  
KISS! Don't get all tied-up with umpteen things as all you'll do is screw-up for sure!
I've done  some? (Not much) art/photo copy work over the years and it's "art on a fixed... "Sometimes a hook on a wall  with nice even lighting."    Camera on tripod. And whatever lens gives you the proper coverage of the "art piece." Now that means maybe a zoom lens? Maybe not? But certainly enough floor space to allow "tripod camera movement closer & back!" Lighting clean, even & adjustable if necessary?
That me old son is about as simple as it gets,,,,, "I THINK?" It worked for me!" Others? Will probably have any number of other set-ups. Good luck with it.
cheers,
Dr. ted

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From: LUG [mailto:lug-bounces+tedgrant=shaw.ca at leica-users.org] On Behalf Of Adam Bridge
Sent: June-03-16 9:14 PM
To: Leica Users Group
Subject: [Leica] Thoughts on photographing art

I’ve been asked by a local artist to help her photograph and make prints of her paintings.

I was wondering if any of you who might have done this before can give some suggestions about best focal-length lens to use for this? I was thinking that, longer is better? I’ll be shooting work that’s lit with camera and art on tripod and easel, using remote shutter release etc.

Any thoughts on technique would be greatly appreciated.

Adam Bridge


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