Scanner Photo Composition

Scanner photo composition can be fun, challenging and sometimes difficult. The results are the reward.

While scanning a small handful of pink flowers from the yard, I realized I could create more than one arrangement - with entirely different looks - from just this one subject.

The first was a simple bouquet.

I removed a few of 'chewed' leaves. Then, after tapping the flowers lightly to remove a little pollen and possible dust ...

I placed them on a sheet of acetate.

I made several scans of different arrangements, repositioning the small flowers until they were just so.

This one looked the most natural to me.
clay pot, scanography, pottery

I thought it would be fun to put the flowers in a vase. I have a lots of small containers.

This funky clay pot by Jack Bacus is a favorite. (He calls his creations Jack-Pots!)

Shaped like a paper bag, the flat sides make it a perfect subject for placing on the photo scanner.

I placed the flowers in the "bag", and scanned again.

pink flowers, scanography, clay pot

Learn from the Pros

See one of the best kept professional photo composition secrets.

Go to their sites and study the work of Professional Scanographers.
Examine their work closely. These photo scanner compositions are intriguing ... some are simple in design and others very complex.

Use dried plants, live plants, sticks, stones, seed pods ... move them around, mix them up, get creative!

Let these artists inspire your close-up photos.

Creating Backgrounds

Create background scenery. The fun kids project at Dinosaur Crafts is a basic example.

Try mixing items with a little of your drawing talent. It doesn't have to be complicated. Examples on the Fun with Pasta page.

Have fun!

Experiment!

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