{"id":23029,"date":"2023-06-09T07:59:00","date_gmt":"2023-06-09T11:59:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.frameiteasy.com\/learn\/?p=23029"},"modified":"2025-01-02T13:24:50","modified_gmt":"2025-01-02T18:24:50","slug":"digitize-artwork-photographs","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.frameiteasy.com\/learn\/digitize-artwork-photographs\/","title":{"rendered":"How To Easily Digitize Artwork & Photographs"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

As a modern-day artist or photographer, getting your art in front of as many people as possible is essential! Additionally, the ability to digitize artwork for a quick sale is important too! The good news is that with technology and a few tips, you can easily digitize your art or photographs without expensive equipment or training. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Follow along to learn everything you need to know about digitizing your art like the pros do, and why having digital versions of your art can boost your sales today! <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Whether you want to share your art on social media or sell it through a print-on-demand service, there are two main ways to digitize artwork or photos: The first method is through scanning, while the other is with digital photography. Scanning is a bit more straightforward with less preparation involved, however, you’ll need to buy or have access to the equipment. Copying your art via digital photography takes more forethought but you can easily accomplish this with any modern cellphone camera. Let’s take a closer look at each method so you can decide which works best for your needs!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Digitize Artwork: Photography <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

If you’ve decided to photograph your art, you can absolutely use either your cellphone camera or a DSLR with a zoom lens! You’ll want to ensure the lens is clean and clear from smudges or dust before you start and that you’re shooting on a day with at least some sunlight. Beyond that, take a look at the tips below to get the best photos possible:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  • Shoot outdoors or in a room with natural sunlight, however, direct sunlight can be too harsh.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Use a blanket or fabric in a neutral color like white or light gray for the background to prevent color transfers. <\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Aim to shoot during mid-morning, when sunlight is not at its brightest or directly overhead.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Take photos either directly above your art as it rests flat on the ground, or at a right angle to it as it hangs flat on the wall; taking it at other angles will cause distortion. <\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Use a tripod to avoid blurry photos due to involuntary movements while handling the phone or camera. <\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • If you’re using a cellphone camera, don’t use the zoom feature – it can pixelate your images. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
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