Here is a helpful guide authored by Marcia Young that appeared in a past issue of the NBO Magazine.
You’ll find tips and ideas to really make photography a useful part of documenting and marketing your work.
Capturing Your Work with Photography (PDF)
“Many artists and craftspeople feel that too much emphasis is put on the kinds of photos that they present of their work. It seems like the work should speak for itself, right? Actually, there are reasons why images of your work are critical.”
Marcia Young