Precision that meets museum expectation.
The technical foundation of Tanis Fine Art Documentation is what distinguishes the practice from commercial photography. Every capture is treated as a permanent record.
Museum-level color accuracy
Calibrated, color-managed capture reviewed against neutral references to museum tolerances.
Color-managed workflow
ICC-profiled from capture through delivery. Consistent under gallery, print, and archival viewing conditions.
Faithful documentation — not artistic interpretation
Photography that records the object as it is. No stylization, no embellishment.
Reflective materials expertise
Extensive experience with jewelry, polished metals, sculpture, glass, and lacquered surfaces.
Architectural photography
Perspective-corrected imaging of installations and interiors, with spatial accuracy for advisors and registrars.
Secure digital delivery
Encrypted transfer and controlled access. Discretion at every stage of the engagement.
Consistent archival workflows
File-naming, metadata, and structure aligned to collection-management systems and long-term preservation.
White-glove handling and discretion
Every visit conducted with the confidentiality expected of significant private collections.
Reviewed to the standard
of a major auction house.
Post-production is overseen by a senior fine art imaging specialist with extensive experience preparing images of museum-quality works for one of the world’s leading auction houses. Files are checked for color neutrality, tonal integrity, and faithful representation — never for stylization.
He truly understands the nuance of fine art photography — always delivers his best work, even when capturing in-residence under challenging conditions.