Art Capture 101: Photography for Archives & Prints
Instructor: Jay Pierstorff
February 1, 2026
Sunday 9:00 am - noon
$85 museum members/$135 nonmembers
 
Preserve your creative legacy with confidence in this practical, hands-on class designed to help artists capture professional-quality photographs of their work for reproduction, archiving, websites, and portfolios. Whether you're using a DSLR or just your smartphone, we’ll teach you how to set up lighting that flatters your art while minimizing glare and reflections—especially tricky with glossy surfaces. You’ll learn how to properly align and position paintings and drawings to avoid distortion or keystoning, and discover tips for achieving consistent, color-accurate results across all media types. No fancy gear required—just your art, your camera, and a desire to make your work shine in pixels as beautifully as it does in person. Ideal for painters, illustrators, fiber artists, and mixed media creators looking to showcase and safeguard their masterpieces.