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Lighting

I have a profound memory of this time last year with the same issues of lighting and taking photographs of my work late at night. It's aggravating. The light bounces around and it's really hard to get the shot. 

You can see the dilemma with these two photos. The same piece of art but I did use two different cameras. I also changed locations for the artpiece. I wish I could tell you that I had a full proof set-up location. That would be lies. I basically rotate around the easel/table/backdrop until there isn't any direct shine. There are a few go-to locations but sometimes the light still bounces.


Romantic Roses (186)
5" by 7"
oil on canvas board


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