Photographing Artwork

AIC Guide to Digital Photography and Conservation Documentation
Author/Editor: Jeffrey Warda, Dawn Heller, Dan Kushel, Timothy Vitale,
Gawain Weaver, and Franziska Frey
A guide on all aspects of digital photography of works of art and cultural heritage.
Topics include information on photography equipment (including different
types of cameras, lenses, lights, printers, and software options); image
processing guidelines (including practical recommendations on the use of
color management, and  image file formats.
Publisher: The American Institute of Conservation of Historic and Artists Works
Publication Date: Revised 2011

Photographing Your Art, Crafts, & Collectibles: Take Great Digital Photos for Portfolios, Documentation, or Selling on the Web Author: Steve Meltzer Cutting through the jargon and hype around digital photography, the author explains in simple language how digital cameras operate, and explores specific techniques for lighting and photographing artwork and crafts. Includes advice on using such photo editing programs as Adobe,™ Photoshop® and CorelPHOTO-PAINT Pro®. Publisher: Lark Books Publication Date: 2007

Small Scale Photography. How to Take Great Shots of Your Work Author/Editor: Charles J. Lewton-Brain Provides instructions on how to take magazine-quality slides and photographs of a variety of small objects, including ceramics, jewelry, and other objects under two feet. Publisher: Brain Press Publication Date: 1996

Taking the Leap. Building a Career as a Visual Artist Author/Editor: Cay Lang Revised. See “Photographic Equipment” and “Basic Photographic Procedures.” Publisher: Chronicle Books Publication Date: 2006

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