Taking good quality images of artwork is hard. My process involves either taking a photograph or scanning and editing with Adobe software. I arrived at this process via a lot of research and through trial and error. In general, I take photographs of large paintings and scan small ones. I have created a few videos on my process you can find here.
I have provided a list of the gear I use below and included links. The links are affiliate links through Amazon. However, I used my local stores to build up my gear over time, perhaps you might like to do the same.
Also please note, do your own research before purchasing any gear as it is expensive. These are the things I use and work for me, but be aware that your use case might be different, or there might be newer and better products available. Perhaps use my list as a starting point.
Lights
- Aputure Amaran Led Light AL 528W (discontinued) or similar (search photography LED panel high CRI high lumens): https://amzn.to/3RNMhh6
- D Fuse Soft box: https://amzn.to/3Rt0SwY
- Jinbei air cushioned light stand or similar: https://amzn.to/48oszOp
- Polarizing sheets for lights, similar: https://amzn.to/3NtMbsn
Camera - I use a DSLR Full Frame Camera
- Canon EOS6D: https://amzn.to/3GHHMya
- Canon 100mm lens: https://amzn.to/3NukPCc
- Tamron 24-70mm lens: https://amzn.to/3RoxmZc
- Justino tripod or similar: https://amzn.to/41oIVEc
- Hoya UX II Filter: https://amzn.to/3TK5EJl
- OKKO Lite Circular Polarizer Lens Filter: https://amzn.to/41sm36E
Scanning Gear
- Epson V600 Photo Scanner: https://amzn.to/470z2Oi
Printer
- Epson P900 Printer
Colour Calibration
- Monitor Calibrator Datacolor SpyderX Pro: https://amzn.to/3v1Yx4q
- Camera Colour Correction Sheet Datacolor Sypder Ceckr 24: https://amzn.to/3Ri7FJK
Software
- Adobe Lightroom and Photoshop
- Davinci Resolve
Other
- Alienware Monitor by Dell
- Dell Multi Device Wireless Keyboard and Mouse
- DJI Mic Digital Wireless