Hi Ashley I recently asked the person (Dave Cousins) who trained me in object photography what he recommends as a reference guide. He suggests: Photographing Arts, Crafts & Collectibles: Take Great Digital Photos for Portfolios, Documentation, or Selling on the Web by Steve Meltzer (Paperback - June 1, 2007) I advise searching for it on bookbrain.co.uk to get the best price (about £10). If it's helpful I have a basic guide to digital photography of objects and a set of troubleshooting sheets that were developed for the National Trust but the copyright holder is happy for me to pass a set onto you if they would help. Just contact me off list if you would like a copy. Regards Rick Digital Media Officer Royal Albert Memorial Museum ************************************************** For mcg information and to manage your subscription to the list, visit the website at http://www.museumscomputergroup.org.uk **************************************************