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There are lots of threads out there, you might search for more info, but I'll give you my tips:
Use natural daylight
Use the macro setting on a digital camera (the little flower)
Don't use a flash
I like my pics taken at a slight angle to show the dimension
I would advise you to find a gallery that you love and try to copy their photography style.
WOW! Krabearkub is way advanced for me ... I am more along the lines of Quiltnstamper -- point and shoot! Thank you all for sharing. All the information as very helpful. I have gotten a few ideas that I am going to try, that are just short of 33" white umbrellas ... which my kids would love to play with, I am sure!
I saw Krabearkub's tutorial several months ago, and was able to apply some of his ideas to my simple camera. I don't have all of that equipment or anything like that, but he also mentions to make sure there is a light behind the card, as well as a light in front of the card. I have found that to be one of the most helpful ideas. Also, photographing the card at an angle gives you great results as well. I used to take pics of cards up close and straight-on, but now I try to take the cards outside and pay attention to the light. If you look at my gallery, you can see the difference from a few months ago until now. Hope this helps!
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I just take 2 pieces of white 12x12 cardstock, one for the bottom and one for the top...and if I don't have natural light (like today or late at night when I usually work on things) then I'll put my cardstock on my stove and turn on the overhead light, use the macro setting, no flash and take my photo. Then crop, adjust the color in photoshop, and sharpen.
Stay away from these DON'Ts and you should be fine:
Don't use your camera's built in flash - instead, find a place with plenty of light.
Don't get right in front of your card - instead, back up a little bit and zoom in so that it doesn't appear distorted.
Don't shoot your card straight on - instead, angle your card ever so slightly to add perspective.
Stay away from these DON'Ts and you should be fine:
Don't use your camera's built in flash - instead, find a place with plenty of light.
Don't get right in front of your card - instead, back up a little bit and zoom in so that it doesn't appear distorted.
Don't shoot your card straight on - instead, angle your card ever so slightly to add perspective.
HTH
Thank you! This is more my speed! Your set up is AMAZING and I am very jealous but reality must set in ... my husband is not willing to give up any more space for my stampin' obsession! Hee hee! I am going to try some of these tips to improve my photos. Thanks, again!
I take mine outside for some natural light but NOT in direct sunlight. I use two pieces of the white Chipboard from SU's DP packaging. Then I try to get as low and even with the card as I can. I do angle the card a bit. Sometimes I use a plastic stand (Mike's $.99). Then I shoot with macros on and no flash. I always take more than one shot so I can pick the best.
Then I come in and use Microsoft Picture Manager to crop, I go to brightness and sometimes use the "auto brightness" feature, but often that's too harsh so I play with it by hand by decreasing the contrast and increasing the brightness.
Then I save it with a nice name! I keep a separate folder called "to be downloaded" then move things out when I finish uploading to SCS (keeps me from having to look around forever).
One of these days I'm makin' myself a photo box so I don't have to wait till daylight!
Tips for taking Gallery Pictures ...
