Take Pictures with Your Photo Scanner!
You may already have a flatbed photo scanner to scan and save your old photos and documents into your computer. Now, anyone with this type scanner can also create great macro photography!
I recently discovered an amazing technique for taking close-up pictures. I was leafing through a photography magazine ... the pictures in one article were so hyper-real, I was intrigued.
Would my cheap Epson scanner work? I placed a branch, from a small tree in the yard, on the glass bed and hit 'SCAN'.
This is the result of my early attempt at scanography. (no Photoshop)
The process is called 'scanner photography', 'no-camera photography', 'scanner art' and 'scanography'.
Where can you use scanography?
- Close-up pictures of flowers
- Great shots of kids toys and teen memories
- Create photo art with rich black backgrounds
- Wonderful pictures for t-shirts, mugs etc.
- Kid's crafts using photography
- Digital scrapbooking ... and the list goes on.
My first thought was to keep scanning flowers and plants. Then I realized:
You can scan anything that fits on the flatbed scanner glass!
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These peppers jump off the page! Colorful vegetables make great scanner photos.
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A simple tomato slice can be beautiful, but messy. Read about acetate sheets.
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A bag of tiny plastic frogs from the ‘$1 store’ is scanner fun for kids!
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No new software required.
A computer and a flatbed photo scanner
are all you need!
If you can 'scan and save' a document, you can enjoy 'scanography'.
By now, if you're anything like me, you're thinking "there must be more to this." There is more, but not much more to get started.
All of the images on this site were created by me with my cheap photo scanner. (I'm a person who struggles with software that is supposed to make a job easy!) If you're an experienced computer user, your Scanner Magic experience may be even more exotic and creative.
Fair Warning:
Proceed with caution. Scanner photography may become habit forming.
Ready for Some Scanner Magic?
Before You Try Scanner Photography - Some Things to Know
There are very few requirements to begin Scanner Photography. Do you need a new scanner for this no-camera process? What about special software? What do you need to know? How can you get started?
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Photo Scanner Magic in Ten Easy Steps
Use your Photo Scanner to create Scanner Magic! This no-camera photography is easy to learn. You will create close-up (macro) photography easier than ever.
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Scanography Uses
If you don't have a favorite "scanography" use yet, this page will help. More ideas for everyone-crafters, writers, photographers and hobbyists.
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Scanner Photo Composition
Scanner photo composition can be fun, challenging and sometimes difficult. The results are the reward.
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Jig Saw Puzzle Time!
Create a jig saw puzzle with Scanner Magic? Absolutely! Whether you create the old fashioned puzzles
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Kids Craft Ideas
Searching for new craft ideas? Try your flatbed photo scanner. Yes, the same scanner you use to copy documents and photos can also be educational and fun tool for kids!
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Fun Crafts with Paper
Fun crafts with paper often call for photos. The hyper-real look of scanner photography for everyday things from kitchen utensils to flowers and weeds will impact your projects.
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Scanner Art
Scanner art is not as easy as it may first appear. Just scanning something on your scanner does not make it art. Professional artists often take hours, if not days, weeks and in some cases months to
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Food Art
Food art is a highly specialized study. If you've ever seen a menu that makes you hungry, you know what it's all about. Your scanography results will come very close!
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Jobs for Teens
In this new economy, where jobs for teens are scarce, here are some new and different teen money making ideas - using a flatbed scanner. These scanography projects can make you money. Put
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Photo Scanner Artists
Photo scanner artists may be professional photographers with a limited interest in scanning;
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Scanner Photography Site Map
Site Map for scanner photography site. Easy to navigate."Take pictures with your photo scanner!"
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About Mary C. Miller
My friends shorten Mary C. Miller to "Mar" and as a joke spell it "mare". I am mother of three, grandmother to four and have three great-grandchildren. I am also a women blessed with an artistic and
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Scanner Magic Contact
Please share your Scanner Magic suggestions, likes, dislikes and ideas.
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Share Your Scanography
Novice or expert, this is the place to share your scanography! Exotic flowers, funky veggies, rare fruit, craft items, kids projects. . . your choice. Scan and share!
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