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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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3 Responses to “Lighting textured glass”

  1. StudioLighting.net Says:

    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

  2. Rikki Says:

    Thanks Bill!

  3. Mary Eike Says:

    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?

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