Elbe77379 Loc: Spring, Tx

I have a 4x4’ sheet of frosted plexiglass how best to photograph it without reflection(s)?
Thank you
Elbe77379

MrPhotog

For even lighting, at least Two lights. One on each side. Arrange so they are at about 45 degrees, and far enough away to cover the subject. ‘Soft’ lights, such a wide light sources or umbrellas are much harder to control.

You may have problems with stray light points from anything in the room which can be reflected in the plexiglass. Not everyone has a room painted matte black to avoid this, but plain black fabric can be used to drape the area so there are no bright points. For a 4x4 panel you’ll need several yards of fabric and some kind of frame or frames, or clothesline, to support it.

Elbe77379 Loc: Spring, Tx

Thanks. I have enough fabric and I will give it ago!

E.L.. Shapiro Loc: Ottawa, Ontario Canada

Do you want to photograph a sheet of frosted Plexiglas? What effect do you want to accomplish? Is it a product shot? What do you want to illustrate about that sheet of material? Do you want to negate or include reflections? Would you consider transilluminating the material? You did not post enough information to receive a specific answer based on what your goal is as to the final disposition of the image. If the Plexiglas is frosted o can not shoot "through"it.

Elbe77379 Loc: Spring, Tx

I am shooting small product with under lighting. Trying to keep reflections minimal.

E.L.. Shapiro Loc: Ottawa, Ontario Canada

It's a matter of controlling the angle of incidents of your main light source. If you light the product as shown in the attached diagram using a softbox or similar modifier you can negate unwanted reflections by placing the light slightly to the back of the subject and shooting it for approximately 45 degrees. The transilluminated Plexiglas from beneath will provide a clean white or colored background depending on the color of the Plexiglas or filter used over the underneath light source.

If you have any difficulty in achieving even or uniform under-lighting, consider a type of Plexiglas called "sign-white".It is used in transilluminated signs and can diffuse light in a shallow light box- that is, from a shorter distance from the Plexiglas.

Elbe77379 Loc: Spring, Tx

Thank you Mr. Shapiro for the info will try it later this afternoon.

Elbe77379 Loc: Spring, Tx

Mr. Shapiro I did as you suggested and photographed on translucent and got some nice images. Appreciate very much your help. Thank you
Elbe77379

E.L.. Shapiro Loc: Ottawa, Ontario Canada

Thanks for the feedback! Glad I could help.