How to Photograph Vaseline Glass

Vaseline glass was given its name because of its creamy yellow or green color and its gel-like appearance. It was common in Victorian times, but is now more rare so it is popular among collectors. If you plan on photographing your Vaseline glass, there are a few things to remember in order to photograph the glass properly.

Instructions

1

Place a studio backdrop on the backdrop stand. Black usually is best for making the glass stand out.

2

Smooth the backdrop out and make sure it is free of wrinkles.

3

Place the piece you will be photographing at least 3 feet in front of the backdrop.

4

Set up one light at approximately a 45 degree angle behind the glass. UV lights are best for showing off your glass, because it causes the unique glow that Vaseline glass is known for. However, other lights will still illuminate the glass for the purpose of photographing them.

5

Set up a second light 4 feet in front of the glass.

6

Place the third light about 3 feet above the glass.

7

Set your camera at f11 aperture, 1/100 shutter speed, and 400 ISO to start with and snap a picture. Both camera and lighting will vary, so these settings are only a basic starting point.

8

Adjust camera settings as necessary until the desired look is achieved. The lights can also be moved around to capture different looks.

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Vaseline glass was given its name because of its creamy yellow or green color and its gel-like appearance. It was common in Victorian times, but is now more rare so it is popular among collectors. If you plan on photographing your Vaseline glass, there are a few things to remember in order to photograph the glass properly.

Instructions

1

Place a studio backdrop on the backdrop stand. Black usually is best for making the glass stand out.

2

Smooth the backdrop out and make sure it is free of wrinkles.

3

Place the piece you will be photographing at least 3 feet in front of the backdrop.

4

Set up one light at approximately a 45 degree angle behind the glass.

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. UV lights are best for showing off your glass, because it causes the unique glow that Vaseline glass is known for. However, other lights will still illuminate the glass for the purpose of photographing them.
5

Set up a second light 4 feet in front of the glass.

6

Place the third light about 3 feet above the glass.

7

Set your camera at f11 aperture, 1/100 shutter speed, and 400 ISO to start with and snap a picture. Both camera and lighting will vary, so these settings are only a basic starting point.

8

Adjust camera settings as necessary until the desired look is achieved. The lights can also be moved around to capture different looks.

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