Artwork Documentation & Archival Photography
Artwork Documentation & Archival Photography
Museum-grade documentation of 2D and 3D artworks, designed to meet institutional and collector standards for archival preservation, insurance documentation, and appraisal purposes.
What We Offer
2D Artwork Documentation
Professional photography of paintings, prints, drawings, textiles, and works on paper. We use standardized lighting, color reference systems, and precision post-processing to ensure accurate color reproduction and faithful documentation.
- Color-accurate documentation using standardized lighting and color reference systems
- High-resolution files suitable for publication, archival storage, and detailed examination
- Multiple angles and details capturing surface texture and artistic qualities
- Archival-quality standards meeting institutional requirements for preservation and appraisal
3D Artwork Documentation
Comprehensive documentation of sculptures, installations, public art, and three-dimensional works. We capture form, scale, spatial relationships, and surface qualities with precision.
- Multi-angle capture showing the work from essential viewpoints
- Scale and context documentation including installation shots and environmental relationships
- Detail photography revealing surface finish, materials, and execution
- Thoughtful lighting that honors the work’s three-dimensionality without distortion
Insurance & Appraisal Documentation
Archival-quality photographs specifically designed for insurance valuations, collection inventories, and legal documentation. We provide standardized formats and metadata suitable for institutional and insurance purposes.
- Consistent lighting and presentation across collection documentation
- Professional color accuracy meeting insurance and appraisal standards
- Detailed metadata and cataloging supporting institutional records
- High-resolution archival files preserved for long-term institutional use
Our Process
We study each work carefully to understand its materials, surface qualities, and how it should be represented. We discuss your documentation goals upfront—whether for archival records, insurance purposes, publication, or institutional inventory—and tailor our approach accordingly. You’re informed about our technical process, file formats, and how we manage documentation for long-term institutional use.
Ideal For
- Museums & institutional collections building archival records and exhibition catalogs
- Private collectors documenting and insuring significant works
- Corporate collections maintaining inventories and valuation documentation
- Galleries & art dealers providing clients with professional documentation
- Artists creating portfolio documentation and archival records
Contact us to discuss artwork documentation for your collection.