Archive Photography: How to photograph oversize photos, curled documents, and heirloom treasures. Paperback – March 10, 2014

I don't do photography but I have done a lot of scanning and retouching and also read a number of books on photography to learn about things like types of light. (I've scanned and/or retouched over 1,500 yearbook pages, after finding they don't photograph well.)The one objection I have to this book is that THE TITLE IS TOO NARROW. I have never heard specifically of "archive" photography, so perhaps that is a specialized term, like "macro photography" or "low light photography".This book covers a LOT of things that are MUCH broader than just "archival", "oversized photos", "curled documents" and "heirloom treasures". A lot of this is professional-level techniques that are cheap and easy to implement -- if you know about them.One of the most difficult problems amateur "occasional" photographers have is avoiding glaring light. Clark shows CHEAP AND EASY ways to avoid lighting and background problems, using readily available objects such as white poster board, sheets, and similar objects. He points out that the same techniques that apply to "archive" photography also apply for things like photographing objects to sell on eBay.If you're new to photography, I suggest you get a basic book on how to use a modern digital camera and basics like focal length, different types of lighting, etc. Once you're familiar with those, DEFINITELY GET THIS BOOK. Even if you're not doing "archival" photography you'll find LOADS of useful information.

I have been documenting not only my family history, but have also been helping others with theirs as well for quite some time now. This book does an excellent job at giving tips, tricks, and methods to those who are both new and old to the idea of archiving. The author does a great job at presenting extremely practical information on how to tackle many of the problems that any genealogist or archivist may come across today. It's also nice to find that the ideas are presented in a very easy, straight forward approach that, in my opinion, can be understood by anyone who comes across it's pages. Very cost effective ideas are given, and most people these days already have what's needed in order to accomplish the task of archiving successfully. There are a few pieces of equipment that may not be found in your every day life, however, if this is the case then don't worry as the author provides very wallet friendly ideas to solve this issue. Overall I know this book helped me add some new methods to my archiving approach, and I think anyone else who takes a look will find the same for themselves!Highly recommended!

I was really impressed with the information in this manual. I was unfamiliar with the procedure of copying photos with a camera, having used a flatbed scanner for any previous scanning I've needed to do. I have just recently purchased a DSLR and decided to concentrate on learning how to use the camera by also learning how to copy photos using the photographic "close-up" method I saw in an online class I took. I am still assembling my equipment for a small in-home studio, little by little, but I am looking forward to starting my project soon. The author, Gary Clark, has been very helpful by giving me tips on how to get started.

The material was good enough, but the book should have been in a larger format. The illustrations were much too small, in black and white and "muddy". I would expect better image production from a publisher called "PhotoTree". The illustrations were very poor when the author was telling people how to make professional digital images of family treasures and documents.

Very useful reference for family photograph caretakers. Good advice, links, techniques to use to take care of you materials and still make them accessible.

A good book, with good information.

Lots of information to preserve old photos.

Very informative and written for all to understand without insulting anyone's intelligence. Lots of good facts and suggestions. Very well laid out. I highly recommend it particularly for those just starting out.

I wanted to buy a camera to use in archives, and this book told me what I needed to know. Plus invaluable tips and explanations.

Good advice on how to photograph archive documents and photos.

Ok.