[Leica] Thoughts on photographing art

Adam Bridge abridge683 at fastmail.com
Mon Jun 6 19:02:51 PDT 2016


Thanks Dr. Ted! I’m hoping to have a reasonable amount of room. The works will typically be with a 24” max dimension.

Adam

> On Jun 4, 2016, at 8:27 AM, Ted Grant <tedgrant at shaw.ca> wrote:
> 
> 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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