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Lighting textured glass
Hi there!
I desperately need your advice - I need to photograph patterned glass!
My client wants there to be a scene in the background, and then the glass covers half the frame. How should I light the glass so that the little ripples/textures/patterns are clearly visible?
looking forward to your response!
-Rikki
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March 2nd, 2006 at 7:24 pm
Rikki,
This sounds like a challenging assignment! Without seeing the glass, I can tell you that side lighting is the best way to show texture. Consider a hard light source to one side of the glass casting shadows over the surface in order to bring out the ripples.
-Bill
March 22nd, 2006 at 10:31 am
Thanks Bill!
August 15th, 2008 at 2:04 pm
Have 52"x52" etched glass window that I want to light from the side so the etching visually pops out. what kind of light do you use?