Photographing Arts, Crafts & Collectibles: Take Great Digital Photos for Portfolios, Documentation, or Selling on the Web (A Lark Photography Book) (Paperback)

by Steve Meltzer (Author)

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A classic reference enters the digital age! The long anticipated update of Steve Meltzer’s Photographing Your Craftwork is here—and finally artists have a guide that helps them produce high quality images of their work. Cutting through the jargon and hype around digital photography, Meltzer explains in plain language how digital cameras operate, and explores specific techniques for lighting and photographing jewelry, pottery, glass, installed art, stamps, coins, dolls, and other collectibles. Because a great portfolio and smart use of the internet are so important for professional success, there’s also advice on using such photo editing programs as Adobe™ Photoshop® and CorelPHOTO-PAINT Pro® to turn images into great photographic prints, exciting websites, eye-catching marketing materials, and submissions for exhibition jurying.

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Product Details Paperback: 160 pages Publisher: Lark Books (June 1, 2007) Language: English ISBN-10: 157990906X ISBN-13: 978-1579909062 Product Dimensions: 10.9 x 8.5 x 0.5 inches Shipping Weight: 1.5 pounds (View shipping rates and policies) Average Customer Review: 4.9 out of 5 stars See all reviews (12 customer reviews) Amazon.com Sales Rank: #30,743 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books) Popular in these categories: (What's this?) #70 in  Books > Home & Garden > Antiques & Collectibles #72 in  Books > Arts & Photography > Photography > Reference

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Most Helpful Customer Reviews 16 of 18 people found the following review helpful: 5.0 out of 5 stars A must have for digital photographers, May 30, 2007 By  Bess Heitner "Bess Heitner, jewelry designer" (New York, NY) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)    This gorgeous book is a must have for anyone who wants to use a digital camera to maximum effect. Not only are the pictures fabulous, but the instructions and explanations are so simple and straightforward that even someone like me can understand them. I can design beautiful jewelry, but I could never understand how to take a decent digital picture. Now I can. When I first launched my website, I was fortunate to find Steve Meltzer to take my pictures and I've used him exclusively ever since. The first thing people say is how great the photos are and nothing is more important than good photos. Steve is a great photographer, but also has the gift of explaining his craft in a way that anyone can understand. I highly recommend this book. I've already bought six copies and plan to give it as Christmas presents to all my friends who own digital cameras whether they're beginners or pros. 12 of 13 people found the following review helpful: 5.0 out of 5 stars The Best Book For Digital Photography, June 28, 2007 By  Ionly Wish "Chris" (Florida) - See all my reviews As I searched for books to learn more about how to use my digital camera and create the best photographs, I happened upon this gem of a book. It is a mixture of the art, the fun and the simple and complex information on digital photography. The illustrations and photographs are very helpful to understanding how to create the best digital photographs. The very best thing about the book is that appeals to the beginner, the average user and to the professional. It also explains in a very clear and simple way the jargon and technical aspects of digital photography. This is a great book for anyone who wants to learn how to use and get the best pictures or the person who wants to become a professional digital photographer. 3 of 3 people found the following review helpful: 5.0 out of 5 stars Photographing Arts, Crafts & Collectibles by Steve Meltze, April 6, 2008 By  Jane Altobelli (Ontario, Canada) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)    This is a wonderful book for those who wish to photograph their work in the most professional way possible. Mr. Meltzer takes you gently by the hand, assumes you are starting from scratch and gives an outline of the various types of digital cameras, how they work and compares them to film cameras -- all in an easily understood way. He then goes on to talk about other equipment, lighting, a bit of colour theory and different methods of photographing. If you need help photographing your art, this is the book to buy!		Most Recent Customer Reviews 5.0 out of 5 stars Very Helpful to Non-Technical Photographers! I had the opportunity recently to hear the author, Steve Meltzer, speak in person at a local art gallery. Read more Published 5 days ago by Susan Sorensen 4.0 out of 5 stars HIGHLY INFORMATIVE WITH HIGH-QUALITY PHOTO REPRODUCTION This book is very useful for learning how to photograph smaller items very well for whatever reason. Read more Published 2 months ago by Edward P. Murdoch 5.0 out of 5 stars Great book for artists who want to photograph their own work I was hesitant about purchasing this book because I am a painter, and it appeared that the book was geared more toward crafts. Read more Published 5 months ago by Bradley Hankey 5.0 out of 5 stars Photograhing Arts, Crafts, and Collectibles Excellent Book, helpful and a resource I will use for a long time. And if you need a photographer for your work while you're learning he is great. Read more Published 8 months ago by Cynthia A. James 5.0 out of 5 stars Amazon's lost the seven reveiws of this book Until 11/03/08 there were seven 4-5 star reviews of this book. Where did they go? Published 8 months ago by Steve Meltzer 5.0 out of 5 stars Best Book On The Subject! This is without a doubt one of the best books I've ever purchased. Not only is the subject covered in great detail, but the best kept 'secret' of this book is that the first 71... Read more Published 12 months ago by P. J. Bloozmaniac 5.0 out of 5 stars Photographing Arts, Crafts A very useful book. Well presented information. Covers many different types of materials to be photographed. Includes discussion about camera use first, in general. Read more Published 14 months ago by Kenneth J. Kant 5.0 out of 5 stars Photographing Artwork & Craft Projects, etc. It's good to finally have a book to teach me more of digital photography and my arts. Very useful. Published 16 months ago by D. R. Rivera 5.0 out of 5 stars It's just what I needed! I'm very happy with this book. It's just what I needed to improve the photos that I take of my work. Read more Published 22 months ago by Jr Jonnum Search Customer Reviews Only search this product's reviews

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Product Details

• Paperback: 160 pages
• Publisher: Lark Books (June 1, 2007)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 157990906X
• ISBN-13: 978-1579909062
• Product Dimensions: 10.9 x 8.5 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.5 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.9 out of 5 stars See all reviews (12 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #30,743 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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  #70 in	Books > Home & Garden > Antiques & Collectibles
  #72 in	Books > Arts & Photography > Photography > Reference

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Most Helpful Customer Reviews

16 of 18 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A must have for digital photographers, May 30, 2007

By	Bess Heitner "Bess Heitner, jewelry designer" (New York, NY) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This gorgeous book is a must have for anyone who wants to use a digital camera to maximum effect. Not only are the pictures fabulous, but the instructions and explanations are so simple and straightforward that even someone like me can understand them. I can design beautiful jewelry, but I could never understand how to take a decent digital picture. Now I can. When I first launched my website, I was fortunate to find Steve Meltzer to take my pictures and I've used him exclusively ever since. The first thing people say is how great the photos are and nothing is more important than good photos. Steve is a great photographer, but also has the gift of explaining his craft in a way that anyone can understand. I highly recommend this book. I've already bought six copies and plan to give it as Christmas presents to all my friends who own digital cameras whether they're beginners or pros.

12 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The Best Book For Digital Photography, June 28, 2007

By	Ionly Wish "Chris" (Florida) - See all my reviews

As I searched for books to learn more about how to use my digital camera and create the best photographs, I happened upon this gem of a book. It is a mixture of the art, the fun and the simple and complex information on digital photography. The illustrations and photographs are very helpful to understanding how to create the best digital photographs.
The very best thing about the book is that appeals to the beginner, the average user and to the professional. It also explains in a very clear and simple way the jargon and technical aspects of digital photography.
This is a great book for anyone who wants to learn how to use and get the best pictures or the person who wants to become a professional digital photographer.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Photographing Arts, Crafts & Collectibles by Steve Meltze, April 6, 2008

By	Jane Altobelli (Ontario, Canada) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This is a wonderful book for those who wish to photograph their work in the most professional way possible. Mr. Meltzer takes you gently by the hand, assumes you are starting from scratch and gives an outline of the various types of digital cameras, how they work and compares them to film cameras -- all in an easily understood way. He then goes on to talk about other equipment, lighting, a bit of colour theory and different methods of photographing. If you need help photographing your art, this is the book to buy!