Tag: photographing for collectors

You’ve probably heard artists complain that “my work looks so much better in person.” And yes, that’s true, but here’s the thing, most people making decisions about your art will first see it on a screen. Whether it’s a juror scrolling through applications or a collector browsing online, your photograph is often the first handshake. If that handshake is limp, blurry, or dimly lit, it doesn’t matter how beautiful the original work is, the impression is lost before it begins. Think about it: when you shop online, do you buy the…