Photograph Requirements


A total of 4 photographs are required: 2 of artwork & 2 of artist

Photos of Artwork

TWO PHOTOS of the artwork are required: one full-frontal and one detail

- The full-frontal image of the artwork must include all the edges of the piece

- The detail image should be a close up of part of the work

- Each image must be at least least 1920 pixels on the longest side

- Images must be submitted in jpg/jpeg formats only

- Maximum file size per photo is 4MB

- Images will be used to promote the Current Threads 2025 + Small Wonders 2025 exhibitions

- All images must be clearly focused and well lit – below are two links to sites that you may find helpful


Photos of Artist

TWO PHOTOS of the artist are required: one headshot and one in studio

- The headshot must show the head and shoulders of the artist against a neutral background in portrait orientation

- The studio photo must show the artist working in their studio. The artist should be recognizable with their face visible. It is not necessary to be working on the submitted artwork in your photo.

- The in-studio photo will be printed, it MUST be HIGH RESOLUTION and at least 3600 pixels on the longest side

- Images must be submitted in jpg/jpeg formats only

- Maximum file size per photo is 4MB

- Images will be used to promote the Current Threads 2025 + Small Wonders 2025 exhibitions

- All images must be clearly focused and well lit


Resources:

The basics of photographing textiles and textile art. (blog post) Photographer Katie Van Dyck

Fiber art photography tips. (youtube) Fiber Artist April Sproule