[Leica] Thoughts on photographing art

[George Lottermoser]

> On Jun 6, 2016, at 9:07 PM, Adam Bridge <abridge683 at fastmail.com> wrote:
> 
> Typically she works in a variety of media from water color to fairly heavy oils. I hadn’t thought to use a polarizing filter. Is that required when working with strobes? Do they emit polarized light?
> 
> I’ve been pretty up front that I’m a rookie at this and that we might spend a day or so trying to figure out the techniques that work for her studio. I have incredibly steady tripods to use so I’m not concerned much about vibration.
> 
> And yes, she’s wanting “facsimile” prints.

The polarizing filter may be able to cut down the reflections off the paint.
Obviously easiest when used in combination with polarizers on the light sources as well;
as mentioned by Alan.

When attempting to make facsimile prints
Many, if not most, would consider highlights off the paint as unintended by the artist.

Regards,
George Lottermoser 

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