Photographing quilts
#1
So often when we take pictures and then post them, we end up commenting "the colours are not as bright".
Does anyone have any tips on how to take good photos?
I have a decent digital camera that does almost everything automatically, but still I get shots where the colours are dull and not accurate, or it's all out of focus.
Does anyone have any tips on how to take good photos?
I have a decent digital camera that does almost everything automatically, but still I get shots where the colours are dull and not accurate, or it's all out of focus.
#3
I seem to manage photographing single blocks ok, using the little flower setting on the camera. The colours in those are always accurate and clear.
It's doing the whole quilt that doesn't work well. The magazines always make it look easy!
It's doing the whole quilt that doesn't work well. The magazines always make it look easy!
#4
Those magazine photographers use filters and lenses to keep colors true. Any photo editing software worth its price will correct fading.
Another thing to keep in mind is that how it looks on YOUR monitor may not be how it looks on others'.
Another thing to keep in mind is that how it looks on YOUR monitor may not be how it looks on others'.
#7
Originally Posted by Loretta
I just never seem to know where to hang a quilt to photograph it. Can't wait until summer- I will photograph them outdoors. They always look better outdoors.
#9
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Originally Posted by Courtepointe
I think it would look nice to have all the quilts I've made hanging on the clothesline, gently moving in the breeze on a sunny day.
I really got off the phot subject, didn't I!
I often hang quilts on the clothes line to photograph them. If they're heavy, th photo is a bit wobbly!
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