CT photo scanning first step
Our pro art work scanning service is easy! Gather your prints and paintings and send or bring them in to us.
 CT photo scanning second step
We professionally enhance and scan the work then transfer them to high-quality USB thumb drives.
 CT photo scanning third step
You receive your original artwork and scanned images fast from our secure, facility.

Digitizing Your Prized artwork is Easy...
Scanning Artwork and Paintings

Bring your stack of photographs or slides and have them digitized -- you'll save space and memories at the same time. SophterLight lets you share your treasured images for generations by scanning and transferring them to a DVD.

  • $199 ($300 value) for scanning up to 350 photos, slides, or negatives to DVD
  • Access your images online for 30 days for free using SophterLights's archiving system
  • High-quality scans with crisp, vibrant colors -- perfect for uploading to social media sites
  • Materials treated with care, never shipped overseas and returned to you after scanning
Every piece of artwork we process is handled as if it were priceless.

​Paintings that have been framed on display are particularly subject to fading, and even those hidden away in photo albums are subject to color shifts (unless stored in subzero conditions), both from time and from possible reaction to the photo album itself. For every image we receive, we will manually perform:

In short, for our standard level of service, a technician will spend time addressing flaws, addressing all of the problems above, and then some.  In our experience scanning hundreds - if not thousands - of fine art works requires a commitment to perfection. this produces outstanding quality capture all of the time, for a minimal fee per image. 

photographing two dimensional artwork

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Hanging your art
  1. Place or hang your art on a flat surface (like a wall) with a grey, black or white background
  2. Make sure the art is level
  3. Measure up from the floor to the middle of the art. Take note of that height; you will need it later


  4. Setting up the lighting kit
  5. Set up the stands first, and then add the lighting heads
  6. Place the umbrellas onto the lighting heads and then face the lights away from the art
  7. The lights should be placed at 45 degree angles from the art, half way between the art and the camera, this will give even, diffused light (see diagram below)
  8. Note: If you are shooting 3-D or highly textured art you will want a different lighting setup

Camera settings
  1. Set the camera to shoot in RAW (this will give you the most digital information)
  2. Set the ISO to 100 (this will reduce “noise” in the digital image)
  3. Set the camera to “aperture priority” (this will keep the aperture locked)
  4. Set the aperture to f/8 or higher (this will put more of the image in focus)
  5. Set the white balance if shooting in jpeg or tiff (Tungsten, Fluorescent, Daylight, Custom, etc)
  6. If you have mixed lighting you can create a custom white balance or just shoot in RAW
  7. Set the camera to timer mode (this is to minimize camera shake)

Setting up the camera
  1. Set up the camera on a tripod, make sure the tripod and camera are level
  2. After attaching the camera, bring the lens to the exact height of the middle of the art (this is the measurement you took when hanging the art)
  3. Place the tripod at a distance where the art fills almost the entire view, yet you are not too close to get distortions (see diagram below)
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Shooting the work
  1. Clean the camera lens with a lens cleaning cloth
  2. Turn on the light kit
  3. Get the entire image in the frame with a bit of background (you will crop it out later)
  4. Focus your image (manually or with auto focus)
  5. Press the button and let go of the camera, the timer function will open the shutter and take the shot
  6. Bracket your shot by going up and down one stop with the shutter speed
  7. Leave the tripod in place in case you need to come back and shoot more images
Intelligent Digital Scanning (IDS) - Better digital images. Our exclusive process - IDS, combines the best technologies and techniques to scan photos and deliver quality digital images. IDS means vibrant colors and richer details with every image. Unlike any other photo scanning service, IDS is a unique combination of enhancement solutions to scan photos for superior results. Learn how Intelligent Digital Scanning makes better photo scanning results.
FREE Return Shipping & Simplified Handling - know where your photos and home movies are at every step. When you choose our photo scanning service, you'll know your order is in good hands. Our fast digital scanning turnaround means your photos are back to you in days, not weeks or months via free return shipping. Our secure photo scanning process means end-to-end tracking and peace of mind.

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No Auto Feeding

Some services will run your prints through an auto-fed scanner, which works like an office photocopier. As the machines heat up, your photos get stickier and can jam, which damages them. By contrast, SophterLight handles your prints manually.
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Frequently Asked Questions

» Which dpi should I choose for photo scanning?
» Should I scan photos or scan negatives?
» What kind of photo scanners do you use?
» Why are my scanned photo files so large after scanning? Is TIFF bad?