Digital Photography for your 2D Art Work.
Have you ever wondered how to best use your digital camera when photographing some of yours or a friend’s art work. Well, the following outlines a few helpful tips which, if applied will result in greater success with these specialized digital photos.
1. Keeping the camera steady is a must, so a tripod is of great value.
2. If you choose to photograph outdoors, then use natural light and choose a day which is both light and
cloudy.
3. Never use open shade where the item is lit by blue sky as the colour balance will be out.
4. Position the camera so that it is right opposite the centre of the art work, and make sure that the camera back is parallel to the angle of the camera. In other words, the painting and the camera are tilted at exactly the same angle.
5. Use the lowest ISO setting. For example you could use an ISO setting of 50 or 100 depending on your camera.
6.Some people feel that a polarizing filter is useful. It is best to experiment on this one.
7. For best results, always use RAW image capture. You can later convert this to a different, say TIF file.
8. Since your art work is only 2D you can leave your camera settings on automatic.
9. Earlier, I mentioned using a tripod for added stability. You could ensure movement was minimized even more when in natural lighting conditions by using a remote release or a self-timer.
Great digital photos for your art work will mean you can diversify what you do with your painting. Images may be sold, given as prints or you might become creative by developing your own cards or calendars. Whatever the reason, it is worthwhile knowing these fews digital photography tips, as the presentation of your work will look quite professional.
As always, enjoy this wonderful hobby/career and don’t be afraid to venture out and experiment in various ways as this in itself is such a great teacher.
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