I really love all or suggestions about the outside pictures. I have never tried to take a picture outside with my quilts. But, I will say this, there is an mid- morning light that makes things look the best. Or try a afternoon shot on the other side of the house. You will see what I am talking about if you walk around and check it out by taking preliminary shots to see how the lighting looks. Be aware of what is in the background and sides of the picture too. Some pretty funny shots have come from not doing this. But a photo editing program is a wonderful thing to crop out the bad stuff. LoL!
I will say this ... The pros take pictures inside with special lighting added. Have you ever gone to have a photo setting that they didn't have that light that projects into the setting area? You can use even a spot light desk lamp, if you direct the light from the right angle.
There is a free photo class at hp.com. It forces you to learn what the different settings and lenses do on your camera. It doesn't matter what kind you have.
There is tons of computer related classes there and free printing templets too. One is a quilt label that you can put a picture in and the wording and print it out onto special fabric. It works great! I have used it a couple times.
I hope someone gets some use of this info ... I feel kinda funny from typing so much on your thread. But, maybe it will help someone and no one will mind. I can't take pics in the winter outside ... Too snowy and nasty.