I just found your blog and have to ask... how do you get your photos to look so crisp and bright??? Mine are always so blurry and the colors are always waaaaay off! I'd really like to step up my game and learn how to take better photos so any tips would be greatly appreciated!
Welcome, Paisley! I take my photos with an iPad, but whatever you use, the number one rule I follow is to use as much natural light as possible. I never use a flash. Ever. For some reason, it's very difficult to get the colors in needlework to photograph true, so you may have to experiment with different light sources to find the one that gives you the best results. It's not unusual to find me carrying a piece of needlework around the house, trying it next to different windows, to get the best light. And that will vary depending on the time of day, the weather, and even the season. You've given me an idea for a post, so stay tuned!
Thank you for the tips! I did take my last finish outside in direct sunlight and it made a huge difference. I didn't have to try to lighten up the picture at all. Looking forward to your post!
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Love, love, LOVE this! Where can I get the penguin pattern? Beautiful work!
ReplyDeleteTerri, the penguin is by Hinzeit. That's my green conversion; the original is blue.
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ReplyDeleteI just found your blog and have to ask... how do you get your photos to look so crisp and bright??? Mine are always so blurry and the colors are always waaaaay off! I'd really like to step up my game and learn how to take better photos so any tips would be greatly appreciated!
ReplyDeleteWelcome, Paisley! I take my photos with an iPad, but whatever you use, the number one rule I follow is to use as much natural light as possible. I never use a flash. Ever. For some reason, it's very difficult to get the colors in needlework to photograph true, so you may have to experiment with different light sources to find the one that gives you the best results. It's not unusual to find me carrying a piece of needlework around the house, trying it next to different windows, to get the best light. And that will vary depending on the time of day, the weather, and even the season. You've given me an idea for a post, so stay tuned!
DeleteThank you for the tips! I did take my last finish outside in direct sunlight and it made a huge difference. I didn't have to try to lighten up the picture at all. Looking forward to your post!
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