Laura Borealis
I feel like getting the lighting right is key. Flash can wash out the images, and produce glare off shiny laminated surfaces. Though I'm sure better photographers can compensate for that, I'm not one of them.
That's why I like to use strong indirect sunlight. No flash necessary. But you can also use indoor lighting. I made a light tent for Etsy photos which worked great for nice bright photos, and it was super cheap to make. Here's a set of instructions:
http://www.instructables.com/id/Super-Simple-Light-Tent/
Though if you search for "diy light tent" you can find more. For taking photos of spreads, I'm envisioning setting up the box a different way, with the top open and the sides covered in the white fabric (or white tissue paper). Then you can put your light sources at the sides, and shoot straight down.
Maybe I am over-thinking this though
That's why I like to use strong indirect sunlight. No flash necessary. But you can also use indoor lighting. I made a light tent for Etsy photos which worked great for nice bright photos, and it was super cheap to make. Here's a set of instructions:
http://www.instructables.com/id/Super-Simple-Light-Tent/
Though if you search for "diy light tent" you can find more. For taking photos of spreads, I'm envisioning setting up the box a different way, with the top open and the sides covered in the white fabric (or white tissue paper). Then you can put your light sources at the sides, and shoot straight down.
Maybe I am over-thinking this though