Initial and final conditions as well as interesting intermediate stages in picture restoration are, in general, photographically documented today. Besides ordinary photos, photomacrography and photomicrography are usually used for a more detailed documentation. Furthermore, radiation diagnostic investigations into pictures such as ultraviolet, fluorescence, infrared and x-ray photography are an integral part of investigatory programs of restorers and scientists. It seems reasonable to enable restorers in their training to take such photos themselves. The benefits are discussed, and a special training scheme is presented that has proved itself in the training of certified picture restorers of tomorrow.