The use of photogrammetry in archaeology for recording both field and lab objects and structures is now well integrated as a reliable method. Even though a large number of publications have been written of the advantages, practical applications, general limitations, and numerous case studies of this method are available we have found very few that are concerned with the theory of the digitization methodology. Virtually none of these publications examine in any detail the practical implications of the configuration of the digitization setup and especially on the best placement of the camera with respect to the object. In this paper we explore the theory behind the photogrammetry process and describe the impact, of the number of pictures taken per rotation, when taking pictures of archaeological object. This paper will also explore the impact of the choice of lens focal length and the relative position of the camera, both horizontal and vertical, and how these factors affect the digital reconstruction of the object and their impact of the quality of the final model. We will also examine what needs to be taken in account from a technical standpoint when designing digitization projects.