Photographing Gelatin Prints – Off the Pier

gelatin print by linda germain Yesterday, I  created several gelatin plate monotype prints with the masking stencil of my brother fishing of the pier in Rye Harbor, NH.

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Today, I wanted to photograph them, so I could share them online.  Lighting is always a challenge for me.  I like to keep it simple and not have to correct in photoshop too much.

I like it to be as accurate as possible.  I think I would like to hire someone to help me get it right.  Every  time I set up to shoot, think it will be easier or different, but it is not.

  • too much light
  • not enough light
  • wrong color light
  • uneven light

I might have to investing in some more equipment to accurately photograph my gelatin plate monotype prints.

Photographing gelatin prints and art work is very important to online sales and communication.

I have figured out a couple of things:

  1. white paper background
  2. sticky putty to “pin them to the wall
  3. use the custom white balance
  4. use the tripos
  5. self timer
  6. zoom in a bit

Want to make some gelatin prints  of your own?

Join me for a printmaking workshop soon.