Getting Close
"Pete" Steele is an Indiana jeweler who makes lots of small metal pieces, some less than an inch tall. Photographing Steele's work reminded me that for many craftspeople, photographing small work can be a challenge. Yet, close-up photography needn't...
Procure the Perfect Photographer
My "Hands-on Photography" columns are usually directed towards how craftspeople can photograph their own artwork, but this month's piece is an exception. This is a guide for those of you who decide--for any one of a dozen reasons--that it is time to...
Is Photography Really Art?
Some artists have said that they don't think photography is either much of an original art form or a handmade media. Capturing an image with a mechanical device and being able to make dozens of identical copies isn't art for them. Surprisingly...
Photography Tips
You'll find many sources of photography tips on the Internet, but few are focused on showing you how to photograph jewelry. Taking quality images of jewelry designs and beaded art can be a special challenge for new artists who want to save money and...