Hello /p/, I come to you in time of great need. Actually I

>>3089519
Are you shooting on manual

>>3090025
Regardless, OP. Shoot on the lowest ISO. Back that shit up and make sure your horizontals are actually level. Also make sure it is in focus. If it isn't "neat and crisp" you missed focus and/or your ISO is too high.

Lighting is your problem, but buying lights can be complicated and a little pricey considering the camera you're using. The easiest way to get good lighting for free is by placing it near a window. It'll cast a large soft light over your work and make it look much better. Everything beyond that is just exposure triangle stuff. A new camera will let you take photos with less light, but it cant fix poor quality light.

sorry to hijack the thread, but this is relevant:
how much would it cost to hire someone to photograph my physical portfolio for me? Maybe 20-25 pieces. I don't own a digital camera.

>>3090544
If you're in south florida I'll do it for you cheap, otherwise it depends on the quality of the photographer. You'd have to put the ad up, noone specializes in art photography, atleast noone who doesnt literally work with museums.

>>3089519
Give this a read through and tell us if you have any questions.

http://muddycolors.blogspot.com/2012/12/how-to-photograph-your-paintings.html

>>3090544
If you're in school see if you can find someone at vaguely competent. I used to shoot people stuff back in grad school for 10$ a piece. Depending on what it is and what you're going to use it for it will probably set you back a few hundred and up. Depending on your work scanning can be a better option.

>>3089519
Dat Nikon Coolpix L110 be one FIRE piece of gear. You have it ALL going on. Peace.