tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4728166793718979713.post2813999298480522874..comments2024-03-28T17:19:48.212-04:00Comments on Material Mavens: Photographing Our QuiltsAlicehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01193658783135430973noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4728166793718979713.post-76542624597051851862011-12-12T03:59:21.141-05:002011-12-12T03:59:21.141-05:00I've learned first hand, it's best to shoo...I've learned first hand, it's best to shoot outdoor photography on an overcast day. In winter here, when I used to pin quilts to the garage door, they would invariably have a bluish hue. It's from the sky. For outdoor shots, try early morning before the sun is bright - ha, now that I think of it, it's probably bright everywhere but in Alaska - anyway, experiment but avoid direct sun.JWhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13873703819530569975noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4728166793718979713.post-47812154835741351952011-12-10T11:22:49.967-05:002011-12-10T11:22:49.967-05:00What great suggestions from our latest member, Jud...What great suggestions from our latest member, Judy! I often take my quilt photos against my white or cream colored design wall background, with the Western light coming in my three windows in my studio, and probably that works even better than taking them outdoors! For one thing, I noticed recently that a shadow appears when I take in full sun; funny that even something PINNED to a background can form a shadow. I have iPhoto on my iMac, too, but never knew about the straightening option! Thanks so much, Judy! Wonder if I ought to edit and revise this post?????Alicehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01193658783135430973noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4728166793718979713.post-54181009797805790542011-12-09T16:33:29.391-05:002011-12-09T16:33:29.391-05:00Thanks Alice. I was having a hard timing getting ...Thanks Alice. I was having a hard timing getting the picture to be square even though the piece was(well at least mostly square). I am determined to have a good picture this next reveal!!Nedra Weaverhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12713288647355250747noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4728166793718979713.post-59252736467043443462011-12-09T09:30:40.720-05:002011-12-09T09:30:40.720-05:00Wow - more great suggestions. Thanks Judy!Wow - more great suggestions. Thanks Judy!Carolynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06402863183600409719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4728166793718979713.post-13034623479900570452011-12-09T05:13:43.802-05:002011-12-09T05:13:43.802-05:00Alice, I use iPhoto editing on my iMac and there i...Alice, I use iPhoto editing on my iMac and there is a straightening option I recently discovered. Straighten first, then crop. Also, professional photographers have recommended using a white,black or gray background to pin quilts to for photographing. Colors will influence the look of your finished quilt unless you crop it out. You didn't mention a tripod but that helps with clear focus as well.JWhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13873703819530569975noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4728166793718979713.post-72808094417784506172011-12-08T13:01:03.810-05:002011-12-08T13:01:03.810-05:00Alice, What GREAT photography suggestions. I didn...Alice, What GREAT photography suggestions. I didn't know all of this info and have had trouble with the color, etc. I've always admired your photos of the kids that you post on your personal blog. Now I know your secrets. I will give them a go for our next quilt reveal. THANKS VERY MUCH!Carolynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06402863183600409719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4728166793718979713.post-62397988272640241812011-12-07T19:04:15.348-05:002011-12-07T19:04:15.348-05:00Thanks Alice, now I just need to work on getting s...Thanks Alice, now I just need to work on getting square quilts .Sarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04236884861296764244noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4728166793718979713.post-33703908155091176242011-12-07T12:34:48.403-05:002011-12-07T12:34:48.403-05:00It is good to have instructions for cookie cutter ...It is good to have instructions for cookie cutter photos, but I like the variety they come in. However, very good suggestions should one want to use. Thanks for all your efforts at MM.Linda Hickshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10622069411237073813noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4728166793718979713.post-50934787143555029192011-12-07T12:12:39.228-05:002011-12-07T12:12:39.228-05:00Hi Alice,
Thank you so much for the great info an...Hi Alice,<br /><br />Thank you so much for the great info and photos...much appreciated!Andreahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17154076191981373564noreply@blogger.com