How to Photograph Your Artwork
instructor: Muzi Li Rowe
category: Photography, Professional Development
for: Adults
price: MEMBER $81 / GENERAL $90
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With many creative professionals, when good quality images are often required for social media, applications and publications, it is imperative to have the foundational photography skills and the essentials for a makeshift studio. If you find having to photograph your own artwork a daunting task, this workshop is for you.
In this 4 hour class you will learn:
How to photograph an artwork of your own! Please bring a work less than 20” in height, width or depth and a camera to photograph it. Phone cameras, DSLR and mirrorless cameras would be acceptable in this class. (Tripods are welcome but not required)
How to photograph various types of artwork and get the most out of your current photography equipment via live demo.
Lighting techniques for 2D and 3D work, including hard to photograph objects such as glass, jewelry and other works with reflective surfaces.
How to capture the most accurate color of your work, and how to choose and operate continuous lights and some tips on strobes.
After completion of the workshop, you will be provided with a list of tools to set up a home photography studio and receive recommendations on useful camera and editing apps, both budget and professional equipment.
WHEN: October 19, 2025 1:30-5:30 PM
WHERE: Verge Center for the Arts
About the Instructor
Muzi Li Rowe is a visual artist an a photographer. She received her MFA from University of California Davis in 2017, and had taught photography at Sacramento State University and American River College. She is a resident artist at The Verge Center for the Arts in Sacramento. Li Rowe currently works as a freelance photographer under the name Eighteen Percent Labs specializing in artwork/exhibition documentation.
Community Standards
In order to create a safe and encouraging environment for creativity, we ask that all attendees comply with Verge’s non-discrimination policy which prohibits unlawful discrimination and harassment based on race, color, gender, gender identity/expression, age, physical or mental disability, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or any other consideration made unlawful by the state or local laws. We also ask that everyone contribute positively to a safe and comfortable environment for all attendees. We reserve the right to refuse entry to anyone who does not abide by our community standards stated above.
Cancellation and Refunds Policy
Verge Center for the Arts reserves the right to cancel classes, to change instructors, and to make other changes that may become necessary to ensure a quality experience for participants. In the event that a class is canceled, we will contact all registrants and offer the option of transferring to another available session, or receiving a full refund.
If a participant wishes to withdraw from a class, they must do so in writing at least seven days prior to the first class meeting to receive a full refund, less a $25 processing fee. Withdrawals occurring within seven days prior to the first class meeting will receive a refund of 50% of the total class fee or may transfer to a class of equal or lesser value. Participants are only eligible for one transfer per registration and must get it approved by Verge staff. No refunds or transfers are given to withdrawals that occur 24 hours or less before the class begins. Membership fees are non-refundable. Please note we are unable to issue cash refunds.