Coin Photography Resources

zas107 · October 30, 2017 12:48PM

I am looking to start photographing coins for records/listing stuff for sale etc. Can anyone direct me to some good resources on how to properly photograph coins and what I need for a proper setup?

DollarAfterDollar · October 30, 2017 3:17PM

There are a number of terrific coin photographers who frequent these boards. I'd suggest reviewing some photo's you see in threads, find a style you like and then contact the photographer to see what he does.

Similarly, there are many threads on the subject if the search feature is working here.

Finally, google might have solid advice.

BryceM · October 30, 2017 3:41PM

Buy "Numismatic Photography" by Mark Goodman. It's a fabulous resource (the coin photography Bible IMO) and he posts here from time to time.

It's in its 2nd edition and is available on Amazon.

jtlee321 · October 30, 2017 4:31PM

@BryceM said:
Buy "Numismatic Photography" by Mark Goodman. It's a fabulous resource (the coin photography Bible IMO) and he posts here from time to time.

It's in its 2nd edition and is available on Amazon.

This is a GREAT starting point.. I own a copy and would recommend it to someone starting out.

ldhair · October 30, 2017 4:37PM

Mark's site. http://coinimaging.com/photo_articles.html

drwstr123 · October 30, 2017 4:40PM

http://www.macrocoins.com/macrocoins.html

ricko · October 31, 2017 8:47AM

Mark is a coin photographer extraordinaire...and his book is highly recommended. I believe I purchased one years ago when I considered doing coin photography... then life happened... and I never actually got started (even have - somewhere - a great set up for it...minus a camera)...As recommended above...the book would be a great resource. Cheers, RickO

zas107 · October 31, 2017 10:36AM

Thanks everyone! I ordered the book, a nice copy stand, and some various forms of lighting to play with.

BryceM · November 1, 2017 10:40AM

Sounds like you're on your way!

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