Tuesday's {Tip} Photographing Projects

There is always a lot of talk on message boards about photographing your work. Some people scan their work; some people photograph their work. I much prefer to photograph my work. The scanner I find to be more of a pain, and it also takes me longer. I wanted to share with you how I photograph my work. Everything you see me post on my blog has been photographed this way for at least the past year or more. I hope it is helpful to some of you.

First, find a bright window in your home. Mine happens to be in my laundry room. I can depend on that window 365 days a year! So no worries about going outside to take pictures and encountering bad weather. :) Next get a piece of white fabric. I purchased two yards of white cotton from Wal-Mart for $1 a yard. Couldn't beat that! Next set up your "studio." If you are using a window, you can set a chair next to the window. I use my washing machine. :) I then need a little height so the Downy bottle and the iron work great for that! If you are using a chair, the back of the chair will be great for you.Next drape your white piece of fabric over the back your chair and onto the seat, or drape it over any other setup you come up with like my "laundry room studio." Then set your creation on the fabric and take your picture. I do not use a flash either. Sometimes I will use the macro setting but not always. It depends on how close I want to get to my piece.All stamps photographed here are by Unity Stamp Co. The stamps included here are Tea Time Toile, Worn Music, Baby Boy Plaid, Worn Grid, Polka Dot Jam, and Distressed Dots in Handle D.

I always take 2-3 photos. Then I upload, crop, and edit in Photoshop Elements 7.0. Works great for me. I keep the fabric piece in the laundry room folded up, and I am always ready to go. Super fast, and it didn't cost much. I hope that is helpful to you! Enjoy creating a "studio" that works for you! Blessings,