Having finished my shawl and all the Royals-themed orders, I started a new project last night. This morning I set out to take a photo, and I thought I’d share my process.
This is my stack of scrapbook paper backgrounds. Note: this is only a very small sampling of my paper stash, the ones I pulled out as good options. I have A LOT more. I’m glad I’m finally putting it to use again, and actually, going through it all makes me want to start scrapbooking again. Anyway, paper. Plus a cookie sheet so I can set up the photo on it, and move it around easily to find the best light.
Here’s my stash of trinkets and treasures. The tray was handmade by my husband and it pleases me to have it out and use it more often. This is just a start; I’m sure I’ll be adding to this over time.
Then I put them all together and use my phone to come up with photos like these. It’s tricky to find the right background for the project, the way different colors play together. And then finding the best light? Let’s just say I’m a work in progress.
Which one is your favorite? What’s your best photography tip?
Oh, what’s the project? A Bit of Lace Hemp Triangle, special request from the mother! It’s a paid pattern but totally worth it.
bonnyknits 
Nice! I like the second one the best! But really, i just wanna fondle that yarn!!! ❤
It’s a cotton blend, so it’s actually not terribly soft. But the colors sure are pretty!
If it bothers you too much you could always send it over to me! 😉
All joking aside: The colors really are gorgeous!!
I like the light on the third one and the composition of the second. Fun!
Yeah, I was thinking the same. It’s funny; I took them all in the same place, but the light shifted from one photo to the next.
Ooh I like the look of your treasure box! That’s a great idea to put everything on a cookie sheet so you can transport it around. I’m loving your photo’s, personally I prefer the last one – although that feather quill pen is just gorgeous!! The best thing I have learnt is to use natural light, the best days are cloudy but bright, but not bright enough that you get lots of shadows! Its made a world of difference for me 🙂
Thank you! 😀 Absolutely, natural light is awesome! I’m still struggling to find a good place to capture it, though. So far my front porch is the best, but that only works when it’s not windy and rainy!
Same here, my favourite spot is on the patio table but I keep having to run out when the sun goes in to get a decent shot!
Looks great. My vote is the second one too.
I like the second photo best, the elements all work well together. Love the idea of a treasure box too.
Thank you!
I like this! What a clever idea, to keep a physical book – such a rare thing nowadays for our own pictures, particularly when we have the internet to blog about it… My favourite image is the one in the middle.
I like the top two the best. Hmmm, I don’t think I have a any photography advice that would help with this style, you’ve already covered the most important part: natural light.
Most important and sometimes, hardest to achieve!