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tips on
photographing Your own art |
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my
digital jury image services |
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How to photograph
large or difficult to photograph
artwork |
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| What are the similarities between a large softbox and a
10x10 white canopy? Both are large sources of diffused soft light that can
be placed close to artwork to photograph it. The roof of a white canopy
acts just like the white front of the softbox. |
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Softbox |
| I’ve walked art shows and discussed with artists how they photograph
their work. It’s easy to see that some work can make great jury slides yet
be difficult to photograph, especially mixed media pieces
with intricate cutouts. But the artwork looks great in the booth as it
needs to look to be able to sell it. |
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EZ-Up with fourth side on the ground
acting as a reflector to bounce light back up
the artwork can hang on panels against the back wall
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| For a few years I’ve recommended shooting under your white canopy if
you have large or difficult to photograph artwork. It’s better to set your
canopy up for the photograph, instead of planning to do it at a show. Put
up three walls and put the fourth wall on the ground inside the canopy to
act as a reflector to bounce the diffused light back up giving more even
lighting on the artwork hanging against the back wall in the booth. Be careful when shooting
under direct sunlight. Even inside the canopy, direct sunlight hitting the
roof will cause the interior lighting to have too
much contrast. Overcast or cloudy days are better as it gives a more
diffused even light over the artwork. Make sure to use a tripod so the
camera can compensate for the required exposure time without movement. |
| In the examples below, the original is on the left and
the jury image made from the original is on the right. The pictures were
taken by me in the respective artist's booths at art shows. |
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Tips on Photographing Your Own Art |
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