Hobbies And Interests
Light
Natural light is best, so you should take photos outdoors whenever possible. The best type of light is diffused sunlight which occurs on bright but slightly overcast days. Direct sunlight is also good to work with but on certain occasions may be too bright. If this is the case, you should photograph the art in the shade, preferably near a white wall. It is best to avoid partially cloudy days, as these can result in varying degrees of light.
Fill the Frame
It does not matter what type of camera you use; the art should always fill the whole frame. Unless the background is part of the art, it is not needed. If you have to crop it out later, this will result in a loss of resolution. It is best to use a camera with megapixels of 5 and above to get the best resolution.
Sculpture
Photograph sculpture against a clean background, which you can create with plain fabric or paper. Take photos of the sculpture from a number of different view points to give the best representation possible. Use two forms of light when photographing sculpture: one to illuminate the art and a dimmer one to capture the shadows.
Color
Color is unequal at different times of the day. If you are photographing art outside, do it at mid-day between the times of 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. Art photographed in the morning and late at night can have a reddish tint due to the redder tone of the sunlight at these times. The colors of the artwork are more likely to stand out in their natural appearance if you photograph them during mid-day.