Capturing photos of your artwork is an essential step for sharing your work online. We will share a few resources below to help you make the most of your smartphone camera and tips on how to effectively shoot photos of your artwork.
If you decide that you would rather hire someone to shoot images of your artwork, here is a list of local photographers with a wide range of specialties to get you started on your research.
Tips and Tricks for Photographing Artwork
Presented by: Mariah Biswurm of Rya Pie Pictures (Website | Facebook | Instagram)
This photography video was designed to assist artists applying for Open Studio Tours and to provide tips and tricks for photographing artwork. The primary focus was based on how to effectively take photographs of artwork with a smartphone, in order to repurpose the photos for the artists’ OST artist page, website, and social media.
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Resources:
- How to photograph your art with your phone | Patricia Vargas
https://patriciavargas.com/how-to-photograph-your-art-with-your-phone/ - iPhone Photography: Documenting your 2D Art on a Budget | aftrART
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S0g4a1Ge-Ds - Photographing your 3D Art with an iPhone/Smartphone | aftrART
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AMaUhKJgQv0 - How to photograph your artwork at home with phone | Quarantine Photography for Undergrads
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=buQzjCMfFBM
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