How to Photograph your IB studio work

Follow these guidelines:

• 1. Use a Plain (black or white) background depending on your work

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Sewing machines???

Even something that needs to be worn should be photographed ...

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Follow these guidelines:

• 1.Crop the work until we only see the work

• (2D)

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But dont cut off the edges

Follow these guidelines:

• Lighting is very important

• Take pictures with bright even light to show the best of your work’s colors

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Sunlight is an excellent source of light!

• Keep it even and bright..not under a tree • Or use good even studio lighting

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• Using flash will give uneven flares on your work and flatten out texture

Follow these guidelines:

• Lay your work flat and keep the camera perpendicular to your work

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Follow these guidelines:

• Make sure your images are clear and show the details of the work

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Follow these guidelines:

• If you have a reflective surface, find lighting that will not detract your work

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Good luck!