PHOTOGRAPHING YOUR ARTWORK

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films and filters, lighting and exposure, and photography on location and for publication … Small Scale Photography: How to Take Great Shots of Your Work. …

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PHOTOGRAPHING YOUR ARTWORK
Books in the Gund Library
The Artists’ Handbook for Photographing Their Own Artwork. White, John. New
York: Crown Trade Paperbacks, 1994. TR/657/.W49/1994
This handbook begins with an introduction to camera and lighting equipment and film
processing, and then gives step-by-step instructions for photographing nearly all forms of
artwork, from paintings to jewelry, furniture, textiles, and installations. Also included are
chapters on using a 4 x 5 camera, and on “How to Hire a Professional.” With index.
How to Photograph Works of Art. Collins, Sheldan. New York: Amphoto/Watson-
Guptill Publications, 1992. TR/657/.C65/1992
A comprehensive book on photographing art, this guide covers all aspects of the subject,
including setting up a studio, handling artwork, choosing and using equipment and tools,
films and filters, lighting and exposure, and photography on location and for publication, as
well as a section on “synthesizing skills and vision.” With appendices, suggested reading
list and index.
Photographing Art. Mates, Robert E. Philadelphia: Chilton Books, 1966.
TR/657/.M3
A somewhat outdated technical reference concentrating on the photography of works of
fine art in museums and galleries. With bibliography and index.
Photographing Works of Art:…