Photographing Tapestries

It is very important that we all take good, high resolution photographs for our Tapestry Weaver magazine and for our exhibition entries as these may be used for publicity purposes or for an online or printed catalogue. To help, here are links to articles that may be useful. 

Photographing Artwork

Article by Matt Smith, June 2020

As artists, we spend a ton of time perfecting our craft. But we can often be let down by one of the last parts of the process: photographing the work. Since artists are required to submit work digitally for exhibitions, publications and grants, talks and public profiles, or even sharing on social media, good photography offers the first impression of our art and professionalism. If you are struggling to present your work through photography, then this non-technical comprehensive guide can help.

Read the full article which you can print or download: Photographing Artwork

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