5 steps

5 Simple Tips for Photographing Your Artwork

by Chavah Kinloch on April 14, 2010

Here’s a really simple 5 step tutorial for artists on how to photograph their work.
  1. Take photos in natural daylight. This will help the photo show your works truest colours. I find slightly overcast days produce great shots.
  2. Lay the painting flat on the ground. A lot of places will tell you to try and stand it up against something but I only find that helpful for larger pieces. If you do choose to stand it up, try and stand it as straight as possible.
  3. Turn off the flash. This can cause glare, dramatically changing the look of your photo.
  4. Snap your shot, avoid casting any shadows on your image.
  5. Crop your picture so you only have the painting in the final image.

Then you can photoshop to create an effect if you so wish. I’ve only just gotten my hands on this magical invention so I’m still working through fixing some old images.

*** Don’t forget to enter my Pick Your Print Giveaway which runs till May 15th 2010.

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