Tavin asked "how to take pictures of origami"
In terms of type of paper, it totally depends on the model. For modulars,
patterns can be great. But for complex pieces, patterns can be distracting.
The key is the lighting and lens used - especially if you are working with
small models. Anyone can shoot a large piece, but it is a challenge to
shoot something 1" to a few inches across.
I frequently use a macro lens and either a ring flash (ring shaped flash on
the end of the lens), or a hand held LED light. I use an "LED120 plus" from
pro-master. It is a 120 LED continuous light source. You can mount it on a
camera, or hold it in your hand and move it around to get the shadows the
way you want for detail. Since it is not a point source, but instead a
large flat source it creates soft shadows. With the camera on a tripod I
can shift the model and shift the light and shoot 20-30 photos quickly, then
pick from them later.
The ring flash is not only a LOT more expensive, but has a problem with
blowing out the detail.
John Scully
Ohio Paper Folders
