How To Take Pictures Of Sculptures

Hang your artwork on the wall.

How to take pictures of sculptures. In most cases youre going to be shooting from a low viewpoint as the statues often raised on a plinth and way above eye level. When photographing your art make sure the edges of the photo are parallel with the edges of your piece of art assuming its a 2D piece. Side-front lighting usually works best because it casts long shadows across the sculpture picking out the contours and details on the sculptures surface.

Use tape or flat-headed tacks not pushpins to secure your work. In a lot of cases its the most compelling and informative angle because your viewers can see the entire piece or a good majority of it. Lighting plays a key role in adding depth to a photo.

Avoid using on-camera flash and go away from direct sunlight. Tape your picture to a wall or stand it up on an easel directly opposite a large window or a window that is receiving the most light at the time. Buy or Borrow a Good Digital Camera.

Leave all the lights OFF. My guide to taking the best possible photos of your artwork using simple lighting and camera techniquesProduction and direction by Tyler Stalman Jason En. Click the tick icon and your white balance has been adjusted.

Match the angle of the camera with the tilt of the art that is propped against the wall and make sure the camera is focused at the exact center of the art. Sculpture is by its very nature a three-dimensional medium and you should aim to reflect that in your sculpture photography. If you are shooting your work indoors do so in a room with plenty of windows and natural.

Adjust the paper until you can see the black reflections appear where you like them. Just take it out of the frame. If you are taking photos of your own art then things become simple.