edb00

I need to photograph my art exhibition in a museum and wondering the best way to overcome glare from the multiple spotlights on the framed pictures.
I want to photograph them in groups not just one at a time to show the feel of the installation.
Would a polarizing filter be of any use?
Or are there other solutions?

Thanks

Festina Lente Loc: Florida & Missouri

A circular polarizing filter will help, but you may still have challenges, like hot spots.

Your best options may not be available to you but they are to provide your own lighting modifiers, mask the most offending spots (get someone to hold an umbrella or two; a white light umbrella would be ideal) and even see if some lights can be turned off for a few minutes.

Maximize any natural light and modify, diffuse or block what problematic lighting is left on a trial and error basis is usually your best bet.

Alternatively, your own lighting gear can be used to overcome the offending spots, but that is not usually an option (not allowed or you do not have portable studio lighting).

SharpShooter Loc: NorCal

00, assuming, most, if not all the light is comming from above. Try elevating your camera above the glare. When you don't see it, neither does your camera. With off camera lighting you will just creat your own light to deal with. Also if you're not below the glass a CPL may not do anything, but probably won't do any harm unless you need that extra stop. Good luck. SS

jbahler

I've found that lighting from both sides at an extreme angle. You don't need a lot of light output. Try different settings. I.e. light the wall across the wall from both sides. Your lighting might well end up against the wall on both sides. Hopefully you will over power their lights. Might be worth a try.

edb00

I got a circular polarizing filter and it did help some but the uneven lighting was more of a problem than I thought it would be.
I was trying capture the overall look of the show rather than individual pieces.
I think they came out OK

Thanks for the suggestions.