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Take Pictures with Your Photo Scanner!Anyone with a flatbed Photo Scanner can create great macro photography art. I recently discovered an amazing photo scanner technique for taking these close-up pictures. I was searching for macro photography tips in a magazine. The pictures in the article were so hyper-real, I was intrigued. The process is called 'no-camera photography', 'scanner art' and 'scanography'. Would my cheap Epson scanner work? I was willing to try. I placed a branch, from a small tree in the yard, on the glass bed and hit 'SCAN'. This is one of my early attempts (no Photoshop) at Scanner Magic:
My head filled with thoughts of how to use my own image scanner. I had a few kids' craft ideas; but I also thought of how I could use this photo method with my writing. As a magazine writer, good close-up photography is a tremendous asset. Where can you use Scanner Magic?
No new software required.A Computer and a flatbed Photo Scanner |
| 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? |
| Photo Scanner Magic in Ten Easy Steps Use your Photo Scanner, with existing software, to create Scanner Magic! This no-camera photography is easy to learn. You will create close-up (macro) photography easier than ever. |
| Scanner Cleaning Scanner cleaning sounds simple enough, but it's especially important if you're creating scanner photography. Here are a few tips to get it right! First of all, some messes can be totally avoided |
| More About Photo Scanner Photography Getting started in scanner photography is easy; but it can get more technical as your curiosity grows. By now, many of you are trying to find that old flatbed scanner you stored away. |
| Scanner Art As an art form 'Scanner Art' is not as easy at it may first appear. Just scanning something on the flatbed glass does not make it "art". Photo scanner artists take hours to create their masterpieces. |
| Kids Craft Ideas Searching for new craft ideas? Your photo scanner... yes, the one you use to copy documents, can be educational and fun for kids! Today's young children are introduced to computers very early. |
| Photography for Teens Photography for Teens websites are out there, but is there one where you can learn to create images with your flatbed photo scanner? See what you can do with T-shirts, scrapbooks, web art, |
| Jig Saw Puzzle Time! Create a jig saw puzzle with Scanner Magic? Absolutely! Whether you create the old fashioned puzzles |
| Internet Auction Sellers Whether you are an internet auction buyer, seller or just a lurking observer...what gets your |
| Freelance Writing Jobs! Looking for freelance writing jobs? Tired of rejections? How often do you miss being published because macro photography is not your forte? Impressive photo scanner images can escalate your writing |
| Scrapbooking Technique Searching for a new scrapbooking technique? Now that you have all those fancy tools and stencils, here's an |
| Fun with Food! Kids know all about fun with food. From their first Cheerios to the first birthday cake, you can see the joy! With scanner photography, you too can enjoy the textures, colors and pleasure of handling |
| 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. |
| Scanner Magic Contact Please share your Scanner Magic suggestions, likes, dislikes and ideas. |
| 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 |
| Scanner Photography Site Map Site Map for scanner photography site. Easy to navigate."Take pictures with your photo scanner!" |
| 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! |
