How to Photograph Stained Glass

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Ask if any wire meshes or other material protecting the stained glass can be temporarily removed.

   This way, you can photograph the glass without obstructions.
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   Step 2: Put a white translucent sheet over the stained glass if too much sunlight is coming through it.

   ,, Start taking photos.
   
   This is a traditional method used to avoid seeing distortion in your stained glass pictures. , This technique works better with digital cameras. ,, This should greatly reduce distortion in your photographs. , Using a tripod prevents the occurrence of shaky pictures and can save you energy from holding a camera as still as possible. , This method will ensure that your camera does not experience any movement, even from a hand-pressed shutter button. , This is good for shooting stained glass that is high above you, such as a window.
   
   Using a small aperture will bring the top and bottom of the distant object's art into focus. , Generally, spot or center-weighted metering should be used.
   
   The better exposed a mid-tone color is, usually yellow or gold, in the stained glass photo will indicate how well the camera's spot or center-weighted exposure has been set.
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   Step 3: Climb a ladder or scaffolding as close to the stained glass as possible.

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   Step 4: Position your camera directly opposite the stained glass.

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   Step 5: Move away from the stained glass you want to photograph.

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   Step 6: Put a very long lens on your camera.

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   Step 7: Zoom in towards the stained glass and take pictures.

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   Step 8: Put your camera on a tripod.

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   Step 9: Set your camera's self-timer for taking pictures of stained glass.

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    Step 10: Use a small aperture setting for your camera.

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    Step 11: Set your camera's exposure metering.

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