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Always use a tripod or a fixed surface to keep the camera completely still while taking the photograph. Use the camera’s timer feature if it has one.
Proper light coverage is essential for perfect prints. Photos can be taken indoors or outdoors, under uniform lighting free from shadows and added reflections. Never use a flash. |
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To prepare your artwork, remove it from its frame and glass, and situate it on a non-reflective black cloth, (preferrably felt) Attach a grayscale strip around the outside edge. Rotate the original to landscape layout to maximize the camera’s field. Do not worry if you cannot find a black cloth, as this is not critical, but be sure to print-out a grayscale strip on a piece of paper and place it beside the original.
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Set up your camera on a tripod as in the illustrations below. Aim the camera lens directly at the center of the original, being sure to keep the back side of the camera parallel to the artwork.
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Position the camera at the proper distance from the original, so that you maximize the capture area without cutting off any parts of the image. You should see something like this in your camera’s viewscreen.
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That’s it! Snap the picture, and we do the rest!
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Final Tips: before you take the picture, stand behind the camera and veiw the artwork. The reproductions will most closely resemble what you actually see from the camera’s point of view. For outdoor shots, take the photo first thing in the morning, before sunset, or on an overcast day. Avoid intense sunlight. Failure to do so will result in unwanted reflected light and loss of highlight detail due to over-exposure. Lastly, in most cases, using your camera’s automatic settings work the best.
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