A) Beginners

1. Use a bended backdrop (cardboard), not too dark.
   Avoid distracting background, as shown to the right.
2. Do not use direct flash. If you use flashlight: bounce it against a white wall.
3. Use a sturdy tripod, especially if there is not enough light.
4. If it is too dark insight, go on the balcony/terrasse.

B) Digital Camera A digital camera allows you to see the result moments later on your screen. Proof.... if you have a sharp picture with all details, if the background is as mentioned above, that you did not cut parts of the sculpture. If this is ok, edit your picture by using a photo-editor software like PhotoShop, PhotoImpact, PhotoFinish etc. If you want to send the photo via Internet, reduce the size well below 1MB (=1000 kB), 300kB will be adaequate for most cases.

C) Perspective

Start with the central view!

D) Signatures & stamps & marks

1. For details you need a macro-focusing on your camera.
2. If you have no macro-setting: make a photo from a distance of about 1m and cutting the detail later.
   If you go too near you will get blurry pictures which are useless.
3. As a stopgap and if the form of the sculpture is suitable: try to use your scanner (right).

E) outdoor

F) Have fun! The tips above are suggestions, only. Make your own experiments, find your own style. F.e.: If you like a more dramatic picture: use light from below and colored background. And: It is not necessary to have an expensive equipment.

G) More

• Related links:
        macro-photos
        examples at fotocommunity
        examples at ars mundi
• Berman, H.: Bronzes 1800-1930 Sculptors & Founders,
  page 218-220: "How to photograph Bronzes"
  Instruction for B/W-pictures, only.
• White, J.: The Artists´ Handbook for Photographing their own Artwork.