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Picture Perfect

Photographing Your Artwork

2026-08-04 18:00:00 2026-08-04 20:00:00 America/Chicago Picture Perfect Learn to photograph and scan your artwork like a pro. Learn camera settings, lighting setups, and the library's photography equipment so you leave with portfolio-ready images. EVPL Maker Studio - Makerspace Room

Tuesday, August 04
6:00pm - 8:00pm

EVPL Maker Studio

Makerspace Room

Learn to photograph and scan your artwork like a pro. Learn camera settings, lighting setups, and the library's photography equipment so you leave with portfolio-ready images.

 In this hands-on workshop, you'll learn how to set up a camera, tripod, and lighting kit to photograph both 2D and 3D artwork, how to use the library's flatbed scanner, and how to handle common problems. We'll also cover file formats and how to decode submission requirements like dpi, pixel dimensions, and file size limits. Second hour will be open lab time, so feel free to bring a piece of your own to practice with.

EVPL Maker Studio


Hours
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Mon, Jul 27 10:00AM to 5:00PM
Tue, Jul 28 10:00AM to 5:00PM
Wed, Jul 29 10:00AM to 5:00PM
Thu, Jul 30 10:00AM to 5:00PM
Fri, Jul 31 10:00AM to 5:00PM
Sat, Aug 01 Closed
Sun, Aug 02 Closed

About the branch

EVPL Maker Studio is a space for artistic expression, creative exploration, and educational experimentation.

Found on the second floor of EVPL Central, EVPL Maker Studio is a makerspace for our community to discover new creative passions and rediscover old ones. With equipment to record podcasts, photograph a work of art, produce your next video, and much more, EVPL Maker Studio is our community’s space to make

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