Whether
for a portfolio, a brochure, a juried show submission, or an Internet
auction, good photographs are a must for every artist, craftsperson,
and collector. Today's digital cameras make it easier than ever to
create the professional-quality pictures the field demands. This book
explains all the specialized photographic techniques you need to capture
the true colors of paintings, the sparkle of jewelry, the drape of
fabric, and the dimensionality and texture of woodwork and ceramics.
From postage stamps to stained glass windows, from handcrafted earrings
to collectible dolls, here's how to convey the beauty of precious
objects in eye-catching prints and online displays.