one more for the Blogger’s Quilt Festival! since we’re allowed two entries, i thought i’d add my Single Girl. i decided to add it to the Quilt Photographer section. fi you know me, you’ll laugh at the irony of this!
here’s the thing: when I decided to open an Etsy shop and sell quilts, i realized i’d have to actually take photos of these quilts! problem with this is that I’d never used a camera in my life.
*i clearly remember one time being randomly asked to take a photo for this group of folks on vacation. they handed me the camera and i took it carefully, like a hot potato, or a china teacup. and I didn’t have a clue how to take the photo. they had to show me the button to press to snap the photo…*
so i just added that to show you where i started from three years ago. then i made a few quilts for my new shop, took my husband’s little digital camera, and here’s one of the first photos i took.
i’ve had lots of frustrating moments since then, trying to make my quilts look like something someone would want to buy. trying to make the way they look in real life come through in a flat photo. i’ve spent time reading and researching and quite a bit of trial and error, and i feel like i have a very long ways to go! i’ve barely scratched the surface, but i’m here to tell you that you CAN improve your skills! it does take practice and dedication though, it’s not gonna just happen!
P.S. To read more about this quilt, just search for ‘single girl’ on my blog.
LOL, oh yes, I'm in the same boat. Still trying to take half-way decent quilt photos, feeling only inches up the learning curve. Your photos are lovely, way better than mine. Like the Single Girl quilt, too!
oh, I simply adore this quilt of yours (and all the others you make). It's beautiful, you make the best quilts, and I always, always enjoy seeing your photos, too.
I love your photos! i am surprised to hear that you are new-ish at it. I personally hate taking photos of my quilts. It's the part about blogging and selling that frustrates me most. god luck with the festival!
This really is a beautiful quilt – I love your photos!
You have definitely made some progress with your photography skills, these look great! I think that along with most things in life, learning the basics can get you pretty far. I do love this quilt, it is gorgeous. I am working on my first single girl quilt right now. It's just a baby quilt so I think there will have to be another in my future.
I am enjoying all the different categories in the Blogger's Quilt Festival this time around. Getting to post two entries is great too. I like to see the quilts in a natural setting. Good Job!
Your quilt came out really pretty! Nice soft colors 🙂
i love hearing that i might get better at taking pictures of things i sew!! i really struggled last weekend. i LOVE these images you've taken of your single girl. completely inspired.
My favourite thing about this one is the various neutral backgrounds… It's so pretty.
Looks great! I am glad you shared a photo of your beginning. I have actually learned a lot from your blog. Like photo tips and also started to use kona bone because of your suggestion:-) of course all of your beautiful quilts inspire as well.
Wow, you have grown a lot as a photographer in the last few years. There is a dramatic difference from then to now and it gives me great hope that I too can improve. I love your quilt and the photos too!
I love that you're entering something you're personally so proud of because you know where you've come from! Well done the pics do look great.
So pretty. I love the single girl quilt. I really like all the different backgrounds you have in it.
I'm so glad you entered this. Everything about it is wonderful. For the record, your photos are what draw me to your blog as well as the quilts : )
Love it
SUCH a pretty quilt – I love how you used different neutrals for the background. And I could sure use some tips on taking pictures of quilts. Mine all look like your first one! Ha! Problem is that I have zero patience for that sort of thing.
The one in the top is Amazing.
LOVE your Single Girl!!!
Wow absolutely love then single girl quilt. Did you follow a pattern for this?? Another very good entry. I will be voting for this. Xo
I love how you've got the single girl draped over the table. Love love love!
Your quilt is amazing and your photograph just brings out the beauty of your subject.
Both entries are gorgeous! Love the photography story – you've certainly come a long way from that first photo!! One of the things that attracted me to your blog is your fab photos – keep going!
Oh my, you have made leaps and bounds then! I love your photography *almost* as much as I love your quilts, Jolene! This one is simply fabulous and the photos are amazing.
I added this to my Lovely Quilts Pinterest board. I hope you don't mind. This is one of my favorite designs, and I hope to make one like yours some day!
beautiful quilts!
Your quilt is absolutely beautiful.Love your design and fabrics and your quilting looks fabulous!!
you certainly do deserve credit for your photography! (I've never really used a camera either) I'd probably get a giant picture of my eye if I tried 🙂 I love the picture of Single Girl at the end of the bed and also as a tablecloth!
This is just so beautiful!
This my first time to your site. I love your photos! The quilting is great and the colors you have chosen are greater!!
I've got to say, this is one of my all-time favourite quilts. Congratulations on creating such a beaut!