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How to Photograph Your 2D Art

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Saturday, April 6th, 2019  9AM to 2PM

A Workshop on Basic Digital Photography Techniques that every artist should know.

Emphasis will be on "Digital Photography Basics" to help artists take better photographs of their 2D artwork for use on the internet, to enter art fairs and competitions and to make quality prints you can sell. Whether you are a beginner or have a lifetime of experience with digital cameras you will gain a wealth of insights and ideas as Garry shows you the "tricks of the trade" Garry has mastered through thirty years of commercial photography.
Some of the Subjects we'll cover: 
  • Photographing art with your smartphone, point & shoot camera or a DSLR.
  • Pros and cons of photographing art with a Smartphone 
  • ​An overview of your camera & and how to set it for shooting 2D art.
  •  Lighting equipment for taking quality photographs indoors.
  • Simple techniques to photograph your artwork indoors with supplementary lighting.
  • How to properly set/change your color balance, ISO, and digital resolution.
  • How to photograph your artwork outdoors using daylight as the light source.
  • Getting rid of unwanted reflections and glare.
  • How to zoom-in/crop, straighten and square-up your image.
  • How to correct the exposure & color balance.
  • Basic discussion of editing software, digital file formats and how to prepare your files for submission to exhibits and art fairs.
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When: April 6, 2019 - 9:00 to 2:00
Where:
Paint St Louis Studio
1926 Allen Avenue
St Louis, MO 63104
How Much: $60.00 The workshop is limited to 10 participants.  No refunds if you cancel after August 20 unless someone takes your place.
For more info contact: garry@paintstlouis.org
You can pay online with PayPal or use your Credit Card. If you prefer to register by mail and pay by check use the form at the bottom of this page.  Workshop Fee: $60.00
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Print the form below and mail to Paint St Louis: Photographing Your 2D Art
Name: _____________________________________________

Address: ___________________________________________ 
City: __________________________ State: _____ Zip: ________
Telephone: ____________________ Cell: _____________________
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How did you hear about this workshop? ____________________________________ 
The Art medium you want to photograph: _____________________ 
Please list any artist organizations in which you are affiliated: _____________________ 
Workshop fee is $60.00 - Make Checks payable to Paint St Louis. Mail this registration form along with your registration fee to:
Paint St Louis 
1926 Allen Avenue
St Louis, MO 63104
Any questions, e-mail call Garry McMichael at garry@paintstlouis.org or 314 610-2353.
Thank You, Garry
All materials and artwork contained on this website are copyrighted by the individual artist, and Paint St Louis.  They cannot be downloaded, copied or used without written permission.
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