Tuesday, November 11th, 2008
photo studio
I’ve been taking photos all day of my holiday collection. This time around I got smart and purchased a roll of photo backdrop paper. I remember Jennifer writing about this a long time ago, and I kept meaning to get some but never did. This has saved me so much time. No more uneven background, baseboard, and floor to deal with. The paper I got is actually a very light grey, but you can’t tell -it looks white in the photos. Next time I think I’ll get a slightly darker grey.
The other time saving thing I got was a wireless remote for my camera. This tiny, inexpensive device has been life changing. No more setting the camera to time delay and running back and forth.
I like the way the photos are turning out although I seem to have picked the greyest day of autumn so far to take them on. Some day I really hope to have a model (other than me), a real photographer, and some more interesting context.
Speaking of photography, next week I’ll be hosting another s t i l l photo week called s t i l l:body (thank you Alison for the name) over at the s t i l l flickr group. This time we’re going to focus on still life photos that include a little part of a person. This is a great inspiration image. This flickr stream has some great ones as well. Please join in, unless you’re a purist and really can’t imagine a still life photo that isn’t quite still:)
Oh, and my holiday collection mere will be in my shop this Thursday, November 13th.
Now back to my images. Only 340 to go through…..ugh.
on Tuesday, November 11th, 2008 at 5:12 pm:
340?! wow. i can’t wait to see your collection martha and hopefully participate in s t i l l next week. i’ll be thinking about you as you get everything together! it’s gonna be so good…
on Tuesday, November 11th, 2008 at 5:24 pm:
Can’t wait to see the collection! The scarf over on flickr looks amazing!
on Tuesday, November 11th, 2008 at 6:46 pm:
doesn’t that wireless remote make the biggest difference!? so funny that it took me so long to spend $12.
on Tuesday, November 11th, 2008 at 9:01 pm:
Ooooo - this will be so exciting! This is a lovely still in and of itself……
I guess I have to say that I am a bit embarrassed about the lack of remote as well. When you mentioned the “running back and forth” I giggled because that is what I do. I know what I will be adding to my Christmas list!
on Wednesday, November 12th, 2008 at 4:43 am:
Oh I’m so keen to have a look at the new collection…..
I bought a copy of Stitch magazine today with your pattern in it - I’m so looking forward to having a pattern from you and Wiksten Jenny! I love the button detail on the skirt - I’m assuming that’s yours on the cover?
I’ve been admiring your clothes for so long, but the Aussie dollar is so dismal! ugh……
I’ll be making one from the pattern though - hopefully I’ll do it justice….
Leah xxx
on Wednesday, November 12th, 2008 at 6:11 am:
Much envy for all your clever photo accessories - I’m still working myself up to buy a tripod, for goodness’ sake! Can’t wait to see the new collection.
on Wednesday, November 12th, 2008 at 7:54 am:
I need to invest in those things too. And a tripod. I can’t wait to see the collection in all it’s glory.
on Wednesday, November 12th, 2008 at 10:52 am:
Hey Martha!
Thanks for mentioning my little photo.
Your collection looks stunning, seriously drop dead gorgeous. I’m hoping our time difference will work in my favor tomorrow morning and I’ll be able to snag something from your collection. Best of luck with the editing, friend!
on Thursday, November 13th, 2008 at 3:02 pm:
Where can you get the photo backdrop paper or remote? Both seem like ideal Christmas gifts..
on Thursday, November 13th, 2008 at 8:51 pm:
the photos are beautiful, and a wireless remote is just what i needed (recently) for self-photos.
grey, love grey.
on Friday, November 14th, 2008 at 2:42 pm:
wow, i can’t wait for yurcollection, your pieces are always so original and goergous, i wouldlike to prteipate in still week as well!!!
on Friday, November 14th, 2008 at 2:55 pm:
thanks for the invite to … still… this is right up my alley!
on Saturday, November 15th, 2008 at 12:25 am:
hi - i am here via soulemama, and so glad to be here too! what a beautiful blog, i am amazed by your designs as well. i am looking forward to the still challenge next week
on Wednesday, December 10th, 2008 at 4:22 pm:
where did you buy the photo backdrop paper? Great idea! I’ve just started an etsy shop, and this seems like just the ticket…!!
Thanks!