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I bought a Nikon D3000, an entry level SLR digital camera. I got a great deal on a factory reconditioned camera. It cost less than having a couple of quilts professionally photographed. I have spent a lot of time today getting familiar with it. It can be a point and shoot or you can do more advanced stuff.
I felt that I needed to step up the photography of my quilts for entering shows. I will probably use this mainly as a studio camera. But, who knows?
So, here is our first comparison. The silk version of the Prairie Circles quilt was on my design wall and I took photos with both cameras, using a tripod and the same lighting. I have not retouched either photo.
This is with the new camera:
And, old camera:
Ta da!!
Tomorrow, Steph is coming by to take photos of Terry and I for our Twelve X Twelve book. Maybe, she will use my new camera!! I spent a couple of hours getting my hair cut and the color touched up. It is amazing how much better I feel after I do that. I took this photo with my Apple iBook photo booth.
I am having problems getting just the right gray and beige for the lava quilt. I am off to mix up some dye and try again tonight.
I like the new cut! I hope the photography session went well with Steph. I had to resort to having my hubby take my photos. I think we got a good one, but I know that with Steph’s eye for design and great photography skills, you guys will do much better. 🙂
a fresh cut always makes me feel like a new woman! i love your cut and colour! and work that camera, babe!
Quite a difference! I know you will enjoy the new camera more, experiment more, and learn lots.
Great hair cut!
Amazing the difference – the colours are so much more intense!
LOVE the new do!!!
I’m going for mine next week.
You look fabulous, Gerrie! Glad you have a new camera. BTW, I’ve found that regardless of what camera I use, I always need to boost colors and contrast to my liking in PS. The camera can only do so much, no matter how expensive or high tech it is! Have a wonderful day.