Photographing sculptures indoors

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Some museums (by no means all), allow photography (usually non-flash). MoMA in New York almost encourages it. Perhaps this is because many of the modern images are copies of commercial products (eg Andy Warhol’s Campbell’s Soup Cans), and perhaps because it’s a museum that doesn’t take art too solemnly.

Avoid clutter in the background, shoot with existing light, (up the ASA to 3200, shutter speed 1/25 to 1/100) restrict the depth of field by opening the f stop to f4 (or lower if you have a wide aperture lens).

You don't have to aim for a classic ¾ view; many sculptures and mobiles are best see from directly front-on. Focus on the center of the sculpture. Stand away as far possible and use the zoom to avoid distortion and enhance focus.

Line up the base of the photo with the floor if you're aiming to keep horizontals and verticals true.

Sometimes it helps to add a figure in the picture, walking past, looking at it to add perspective or direct attention. No need to get the figure in focus, it can help if the figure isn't in the field of focus; this draws attention to the sculpture.

Manhattan MoMA, 090809, Canon 5DII, 17-40mm, f4, 1/50
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