Photographing Sparkle: Lighting Costumes That Catch the Stage
Stage lights hit the curve of a rhinestone-encrusted bra top, and suddenly your carefully constructed costume becomes either a glittering star or a blown-out blob of white light. For burlesque performers, costume designers, and stage-wear retailers, capturing the magic of sequins, crystals, and metallic fabrics on camera presents a unique challenge that goes far beyond…