Photography

1. Set Up the Artwork

• Place the artwork on a flat wall or vertical board.

• Use two lights (or bright natural light) placed on each side at about 45° angles to avoid shadows and glare.

• Make sure the artwork is straight and evenly lit.

• Use a tripod if possible to keep the camera steady.
  
  

2. Canon DSLR Camera Settings

Use Manual (M) mode if possible.

Recommended starting settings:

• ISO: 100 (for clean, low-noise images)

• Aperture: f/8 – f/11 (for sharp focus across the artwork)

• Shutter Speed: Adjust depending on lighting (often around 1/60 – 1/125)

• White Balance: Daylight or Custom

• File Type: RAW + JPEG if available

• Focus: Manual focus or single-point autofocus on the center of the artwork

Tips:

• Keep the camera perfectly parallel to the artwork.

• Fill most of the frame with the artwork but leave a small border around it.

3. Import and Edit in Photoshop

1. Open the photo in Photoshop.

2. Use Crop Tool to remove background and straighten the edges.

3. Use Image → Adjustments → Levels or Curves to improve brightness and contrast. or use Adjustment Layers

4. If needed, use Filter → Camera Raw Filter for small adjustments.

5. Make sure the artwork looks natural and accurate, not over-edited.
   
   

4. Save the Final Image

Use these settings for high-quality portfolio images:

• Resolution: 300 dpi (for printing)

• Color Mode: RGB

• File Format:

  • JPEG (High Quality 10–12) for portfolios and websites

  • TIFF or PSD if you want a high-quality master file

• File Size: Around 2000–4000 pixels on the longest side for portfolio submissions.