An Episcopic Viewer allows the user to photograph prints on any smooth surface, such as glass, metal and polished wood with no treatment by simply using parallel beams of light. A camera is attached to the threaded mount. Utilizing a light source such as the Rofin Polilight ® PL400 or PL500, light is then shone through the open end of the Episcopic Viewer. Dramatic results are often obtained which may be unobtainable through any other method.