Photographing prints and paintings for documentation or reproduction need not be difficult.
Here we present two different methods to get you started in better understanding the techniques for photographing a painting or two-dimensional artwork.
This video demonstrates taking the best possible photos of an artwork, using only natural lighting as well as some basic camera techniques.
This demonstration uses a basic pair of lights to ensure the lighting is even and the colors accurate. It is very useful in demonstrating how to properly light a two dimensional work using 45 degree lighting along with some simple and valuable camera advice.