About my Work

I specialise in photographing artworks and exhibitions for artists, curators, and institutions. From catalogues to archive documentation, my work is used by museums, galleries, artists and private collections.

Hugh Gilbert Photographer of Fine art and Cultural Heritage subjects

Reproduction and Archival Photography

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On-Site Travelling Studio

I shoot High Resolution photography for publication and digital archives. This work is achived by bringing my equipment to your studio or gallery. Within Permanent collections, challenges such as works chained to the wall, or wired-in with lighting sometimes makes for interesting challenges.

Photographer Hugh Gilbert photographing a painting at Parham House .  the image on the screen shows the incredible detail possible with specialised camera equipment
Hugh Gilbert, photographer, up a ladder to access difficult to photograph paintings at the Garrick Club with assisstant photographer Dani Tagen operating the tethered computer and  helping to make critical adjustments
Hugh Gilbert photogarphing iin Christian Furr's Studio

Delivery of Photography

The process for photographing Fine Art, or its methodology relies on a consistent work flow from taking, processing, on-line delivery and finally archiving. Archiving is part of the service offered, and enables artists to contact the studio at a later stages as necessary to assist by sending images on to galleries, clients or providing prints. This service removes much of the anxiety for those who do not have confidence in the digital and technical aspects of image handling.

The Delivery that artists and clients can expect is a large Tiff and a reduced size Jpg of each image photographed. All images are also archived by me to provide a back up in the case of loss or corrupted image files.

Alongside the photography of fine art, I regularly photograph the studios of the artists I work with you can find some examples here.

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How it Works

I offer professional photography services either at your studio or mine, ensuring flexibility to suit your needs. Artwork is photographed under precisely controlled conditions, employing a calibrated workflow that guarantees accuracy from capture through to the final image file or print.

My equipment and techniques align with the latest standards used by institutions such as the National Gallery and the Museum of Modern Art in New York, ensuring exceptional fidelity and archival quality.

The Color Checker SG caard used for making accruate camera profiles