Photograph your artwork

How to Photograph your IB studio work

Follow these guidelines:
1. Use a Plain (black or white) background depending on your work

Sewing machines???

Even something that needs to be worn should be photographed ...

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1. Crop the work until we only see the work
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But dont cut off the edges

Lighting is very important
Take pictures with bright even light to show the best of your work’s colors

Sunlight is an excellent source of light!
Keep it even and bright..not under a tree
Or use good even studio lighting

Using flash will give uneven flares on your work and flatten out texture

Lay your work flat and keep the camera perpendicular to your work

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Make sure your images are clear and show the details of the work

If you have a reflective surface , find lighting that will not detract your work

Good luck!

by mrsanderson on Aug 30, 2010