Thanks for the tips!

Of course, I definitely agree that lighting is the single most important aspect! Natural light almost always does the best job. If you would rather not bring the quilt outside, take some time in the morning or afternoon to walk around the house and find a spot with the best lighting. Direct sunlight can cause harsh shadows, but indirect natural light does the job perfectly.

Jared: Thanks for the tips...I'll remember to use them, too.

Cool beans!!! Thanks for the fantastic tips. Did the photographer happen to mention the best setting to use on a digital? I've tried most of them, and none of them seem to give the best color and detail.

I would think that would vary per camera and also per situation...i.e....lighting, setting, background, colors of the actual quilt, amount and closeness of quilting...well, you get my drift, right? I think that there isn't really a great setting for my cheapo camera... :roll: ..its one of those "you get what you pay for" type deals.

My cheapo digital settings don't seem to make much difference either in the picture quality -- but it could also be user error :oops: But I found THE camera I would love to have -- a Nikon and only $759 on sale!!!!! :roll: :roll: :roll:

Yup...like I said...you get what you pay for....go for it girl!!! I'd love to have the Canon digital SLR body...I already have all the lenses...I think. (wouldn't they work off of the older regular SLR models)

Well, if I had the money -- it would already be mine :wink: But since I don't, I can't and will have to continue to dream :lol: :lol:

Well...dreams are good too...its just harder to develop those pics on actual paper :lol: I know the feeling though. I'm thinking I'm going to have to get a newer one on ebay sometime.

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.