The JoyXchange Journal

Art, process & original IP

Deep dives on creative techniques, the stories behind the collections, and what's happening at the intersection of digital art and physical objects.

Scannography vs photography — comparing the two image-making mediums
Scannography

Scannography vs Photography: What Makes Scanner Art Different

Photography captures light bouncing off surfaces. Scannography captures light passing through them. That single difference produces images that no camera can replicate — here's an honest comparison of both mediums.

May 23, 2026 · 7 min read
Scannography process — objects arranged on flatbed scanner glass
Scannography

How Scannography Art is Made: From Flatbed Scanner to Fine Art

A step-by-step breakdown of the scannography process — equipment, subject selection, scanner setup, the dark-room scan, and post-processing — with practical tips for beginners and a look at how Avien approaches the medium.

May 21, 2026 · 7 min read
Scannography art — flatbed scanner creating image directly on glass
Scannography

What is Scannography Art? The Digital Art Form Behind JoyXchange

Scannography turns a flatbed scanner into a camera — no lens, no photographer's eye, just objects on glass and light moving through them. Here's what it is and how it's used across four JoyXchange collections.

May 18, 2026 · 6 min read