We will soon include more information about how to photograph
your own art work on this page.
For the time being, here is some temporary information
your own art work on this page.
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HOW TO TAKE GOOD QUALITY PHOTOGRAPHS
(from the information presented at the PAPJC meeting on April 28th)
You can take quality photos for use in many of the presentations we
require for PAPJC work with a film or a digital camera. The better the
camera and film, the better the results (generally). If you use film, use
the lowest ASA (#) you can get and be sure it is appropriate for indoors
or outdoors - wherever you are taking your photos. (If this doesn't
make sense- ASK for help!!) Remember, your work should be clearly
focused and not distorted (parallax or barrel edges), work should not
appear to have a tilted horizon, NO background or frames should be
seen, no glare or reflections should be seen, colors should be
accurate. It may be more simple to find a friend to help you if you are
totally lost by the process! NEVER take photos under glass!
PERIOD!!!!! You can take well lit photos out of doors or with photo
floodlights. Avoid flash (especially with canvas). IF you are
considering buying a digital camera, be sure to get a model with the
highest number of megapixels (six megapixels should be very good)
that you can afford!!! Automatic and manual setting can both be
useful. If you already have one (hopefully at least a three megapixel
camera- higher is much better), set it on the highest quality setting
you can to take your photos. Marty Connelly, the Guild webmaster,
just gave a wonderful presentation about photographing your work. If
you didn't get to go to it,a PDF file of his handout can be accessed
with the link at the lower left part of this page. (Do check the Guild
bulletin for any upcoming workshops Marty may offer!) Nessa will be
very happy to "translate" Marty's information and to give you pointers
too.
You can also do your own printing, IF you have photo editing software
such as Photoshop Elements or Photoshop (and know how to use it).
You can also have your digital files reproduced (from a disk, etc.) at
Staples, but all photos should be checked and corrected BEFORE you
have them printed. Nessa will make up a more thorough information
sheet for digital photography and post it here (as soon as she is able).
(from the information presented at the PAPJC meeting on April 28th)
You can take quality photos for use in many of the presentations we
require for PAPJC work with a film or a digital camera. The better the
camera and film, the better the results (generally). If you use film, use
the lowest ASA (#) you can get and be sure it is appropriate for indoors
or outdoors - wherever you are taking your photos. (If this doesn't
make sense- ASK for help!!) Remember, your work should be clearly
focused and not distorted (parallax or barrel edges), work should not
appear to have a tilted horizon, NO background or frames should be
seen, no glare or reflections should be seen, colors should be
accurate. It may be more simple to find a friend to help you if you are
totally lost by the process! NEVER take photos under glass!
PERIOD!!!!! You can take well lit photos out of doors or with photo
floodlights. Avoid flash (especially with canvas). IF you are
considering buying a digital camera, be sure to get a model with the
highest number of megapixels (six megapixels should be very good)
that you can afford!!! Automatic and manual setting can both be
useful. If you already have one (hopefully at least a three megapixel
camera- higher is much better), set it on the highest quality setting
you can to take your photos. Marty Connelly, the Guild webmaster,
just gave a wonderful presentation about photographing your work. If
you didn't get to go to it,a PDF file of his handout can be accessed
with the link at the lower left part of this page. (Do check the Guild
bulletin for any upcoming workshops Marty may offer!) Nessa will be
very happy to "translate" Marty's information and to give you pointers
too.
You can also do your own printing, IF you have photo editing software
such as Photoshop Elements or Photoshop (and know how to use it).
You can also have your digital files reproduced (from a disk, etc.) at
Staples, but all photos should be checked and corrected BEFORE you
have them printed. Nessa will make up a more thorough information
sheet for digital photography and post it here (as soon as she is able).
