How to Photograph Indian Arrowheads & Get the Flake Scarring
- 1). Polish the surface of your arrowhead to remove all grease and fingerprints. Without proper cleaning, residue on the arrowhead may appear in the picture.
- 2). Lay down a sheet of paper that is either white or black. Choose the color based on the shade of your arrowhead. Use black paper if your arrowhead is made of light stone or white paper if your arrowhead is made of dark stone.
- 3). Set your arrowhead on the piece of paper. Place it in the position you wish to photograph.
- 4). Set up your copy stand over the arrowhead and the paper. A copy stand is a frame that holds your camera trained down at a flat surface below the frame.
- 5). Set lights at the top, left and right of the arrowhead (one lamp on each side should suffice). Use soft lights (40 to 60 watt) instead of harsh ones or it may cast a harsh shadow. Position the lights so that you can clearly see the flake scars with your naked eye.
- 6). Adjust the focus on your camera until you can clearly see the details of the arrowhead, including the flake scarring. The process of focusing the lens will differ for each camera.
- 7). Snap your photograph once the camera settings are to your liking. Snap several photos of the arrowhead so you can choose the best-looking one later. Turn the flash on for some of the pictures and leave it off for others so you can see which setting works best.
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