Chip Larkin asked:

'Can anyone recommend a
reference that gives the basics of artifact photography including such
things as type of lighting, placement of lighting, selection of backdrops,
positioning of the artifact, etc.? '



I know the Getty were planning on producing a guide along these lines
earlier this year as part of the Object ID project.

The contact I have for Object ID is: Cynthia Scott on [log in to unmask]

Philippa Tinsley
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Registrar, Wolverhampton Art Gallery
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