Tuesday, March 10, 2009

Photo contest - interested?

I finally wrote the beginnings of the "Quilt Blogger's guide to Photography - your pictures will rock in 10 painless steps".

Before I post it up, I got to thinking that it might be fun to host a little photo contest.

In order to participate, you would take a 'before' photo of a project you're working on before you read the guide, then post the photo to your blog or to flickr.

It wouldn't even need to be of quilt blocks, but it could be of a clothing project, or a knitting project. It could be any hand made project actually.

Then, you'd need to read my 1 page guide to improve your photos, and after reading it take an 'after' photo of the same subject. Then you would need to post your 'after' photo too.

Let me know if it sounds like fun.
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23 comments:

  1. Journeying FiveMarch 10, 2009 at 10:55 PM

    i'm game! but am away for spring break at the end of the week

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  2. The Calico CatMarch 11, 2009 at 4:57 AM

    I'll play...

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  3. Sally DeckMarch 11, 2009 at 9:51 AM

    That sounds great! I always want my photos to look good. I have a great camera, but barely know how to use it...

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  4. evergreenknitsMarch 11, 2009 at 11:11 AM

    Sounds intriguing! You do take lovely photos and it would be wonderful to learn how.

    I put up a post about your idea on WiKnit, my knitting contest blog.

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  5. TurtleMarch 11, 2009 at 6:01 PM

    i'd play along as well. Might be very helpful!

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  6. UnknownMarch 11, 2009 at 6:27 PM

    I'd be really interested also!

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  7. DianaMarch 11, 2009 at 7:06 PM

    This sounds interesting.

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  8. UnaMarch 12, 2009 at 3:10 AM

    I'd love to join in too, if there's room for one more student!

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  9. MamaMayMarch 12, 2009 at 6:26 AM

    I'm game! I have LOTS of photo on my blog and on flickr.

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  10. Me, Myself, and IMarch 12, 2009 at 6:56 AM

    That sounds interesting even without it being a contest!

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  11. RhondaMarch 12, 2009 at 7:54 AM

    This is great! I thought I had a handle on photography until I started taking pictures of my work. Textiles can be tricky. Thanks! I'm in! - www.joycesdaughter.com

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  12. UnknownMarch 12, 2009 at 10:54 AM

    awesome! a contest involving photos! too bad I can't make anything. but great idea!!

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  13. cksknitterMarch 12, 2009 at 11:15 AM

    I'm interested. My photos never turn out like other people's photos.

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  14. Little Miss S.March 12, 2009 at 12:18 PM

    It sounds like so much fun. I'm in when there is a way of learning to take better photos...

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  15. GHoukMarch 12, 2009 at 8:12 PM

    Sounds good. I wouldn't mind knowing how to make my knitting projects look better in photos.

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  16. BrookeMarch 12, 2009 at 8:17 PM

    I'd love to participate.

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  17. chookieMarch 13, 2009 at 12:34 AM

    that's a great idea. Good pics make such a dif.

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  18. Needle, Thimble and Thread March 13, 2009 at 9:13 AM

    I'd love to try as well.

    I'll be away from tomorrow until next Thursday...hope I wont miss out on the chance.

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  19. LauraMarch 13, 2009 at 9:26 AM

    I am no good at picture taking but I certainly look forward to seeing everyone else's.

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  20. CecileMarch 13, 2009 at 12:37 PM

    Let's go !

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  21. sophieMarch 13, 2009 at 8:38 PM

    If it's not too late to join the fun, I'd like to play along, too.

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  22. SueMarch 20, 2009 at 3:33 AM

    I would never turn down some the chance to make my work look better
    I am in when do we start?

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  23. BeverlyMarch 23, 2009 at 2:24 PM

    this is not only fun - it's something i really need!

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