Resin Art Product Catalogue: Photographing Shine Without Glare
Resin art's glossy finish creates brutal glare under direct light. Learn the exact lighting, angle, and backdrop techniques to capture depth and colour without blown-out hotspots.
The Glare Problem with Resin Art Photography
Resin surfaces — whether a deep-pour river tray, an epoxy coaster set, or a resin geode wall piece — reflect ambient light like a mirror. A single overhead softbox pointed directly at the piece will produce a white hotspot that obliterates the very colours and inclusions that make your work valuable.
Professional resin art catalogues solve this with one core principle: **diffuse, indirect, side-angled light**.
Lighting Setup for Glare-Free Resin Photography
Step 1: Use a Light Tent or DIY Diffusion Box Place your resin piece inside a collapsible light tent (available for ₹500–₹1,500 online). The fabric walls diffuse light from all angles simultaneously, eliminating hard reflections while preserving depth and translucency.
If you don't have a light tent, tape white butter paper or tracing paper over your ring light or window to create a soft diffusion panel.
Step 2: Position Light at 45° — Never Directly Above - ✅ Side lighting (45° angle) reveals the depth of pigment layers and embedded inclusions - ✅ Back lighting (light behind the piece) is stunning for translucent resin panels - ❌ Top-down direct light = glare hotspots on all glossy surfaces
Step 3: Shoot in Shade or on Overcast Days for Natural Light Indirect outdoor natural light on a cloudy day produces the most flattering, diffuse illumination for resin photography — better than most studio setups.
Step 4: Use a Polarising Filter A circular polarising filter (CPL) on your phone or camera lens physically blocks reflected glare. Rotate the filter until the hotspot disappears — this is the single biggest improvement you can make for resin photography.
Resin Art Catalogue Layout with Poco Print
Recommended Background Colours - **White**: Lets colours pop; best for coasters, trays, jewellery - **Dark slate or charcoal**: Creates drama for geode and galaxy resin pieces - **Marble or wood texture**: Adds lifestyle context for home décor items
What to Show Per Product Card 1. **Hero shot**: Top-down glare-free view showing full piece 2. **Side/profile shot**: Shows pour depth, layering, and resin thickness 3. **Close-up macro**: Reveals inclusions (gold flakes, dried flowers, pigment swirls) 4. **In-situ lifestyle**: Tray on a dining table, coaster under a coffee mug
Pricing & Specs to Include - Dimensions: 30 cm × 20 cm × 1.5 cm - Material: Epoxy Resin + Alcohol Ink + 24K Gold Flakes - Finish: High-gloss self-levelling surface - Care: Avoid direct sunlight; wipe with damp cloth only
Always request a digital press proof before authorizing full-volume offset print runs. This lets you inspect binding trims, staple creep, and CMYK color densities on your actual paper stock.