The part of the windows that I want to photograph are around 2 feet by 4
feet or so. They aren't moveable, in fact I'll need a ladder. I figured
lighting from the back would work, but wasn't sure if it would be the best
way. Most of my experience has been with nature photography. Do you think
the Photofloods bounced off of umbrellas would be an acceptable substitute
for natural light, if the sun and clouds won't work with me? I can change
the strobes to the Photofloods and hang a sheet. Would this give me more
control over the ever changing natural light?
Thanks,
Greg
At 08:45 AM 8/22/2000 +0800, you wrote:
Greg wrote:
I'm interested in getting opinions on the best way to photograph stained
glass windows. Should I light them from the back (through the window) or
from the front? I have access to a pair of portrait lights and two
Photofloods. Anyone have any suggestions?
I would have thought it was pretty obvious that you light them from the
back (opposite side to the camera), ever tried looking at a transparency by
reflected light ?
Seriously though, you need *even* illumination, which implies a *diffuse*
light source. Overcast daylight gives you diffuse light and I have heard of
people hanging white material between the light source and the window to
further diffuse the light.
How big are the windows ? Are they installed in a building or can you move
them around ?
Wayne Harridge
Ivanhoe, Victoria, Australia
http://www.geocities.com/wayneharridge/
<http://www.geocities.com/wayneharridge/>
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