As an artist, have you ever been so excited about a finished piece that you framed it before you photographed or scanned it? If yes, you know how frustrating it can be to deal with the glare and reflection on the artwork’s surface. However, there is an easy fix to this problem, and you don’t have to take your framing apart.
In this blog post, we will show you the easiest way to photograph your artwork, especially if it’s already been framed. All you need is a piece of blackboard, which you can buy at any hobby or craft shop. Cut a hole in the center of the board that fits your camera lens. When you take a photograph of the artwork, the light reflecting back gets absorbed by the blackboard, and you don’t see the glare in the camera.
Make sure the black side of the board is facing your artwork, line up your camera lens through the hole, and take your photograph. Voila! No more glare. This method is much more efficient than taking your framing apart, especially if you have multiple pieces to photograph.
The back of the board is white, while the front is black, and the black side should face your artwork. Once you have taken the photograph, you can post it online, and there will be no more reflection or glare on the artwork’s surface.
This method is incredibly useful for artists who need to photograph their artwork regularly. You can use this trick to photograph every show that you have, and it will make your life so much easier. You can check out past exhibits on framation.com going back to 2012, where every piece included in the show has been photographed using this trick.
In conclusion, taking a picture of a picture without reflection is an easy process that every artist should know. All you need is a piece of blackboard, a camera, and a hole that fits your camera lens. This method saves time and effort, and you don’t have to take your framing apart. Try it out and see for yourself how useful it is.