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Hi Clevergirl, I just noticed that you signed up t...

2009-01-10T20:37:00.000-06:00

Hi Clevergirl, I just noticed that you signed up to follow my blog this afternoon. THANKS! I really like your blog, its so fresh and young! I'm not much into photography, but I really like your middle picture - looks like you are deep in thought.

I like # 3 on the far right. nice relaxed face, c...

2009-01-09T17:59:00.000-06:00

I like # 3 on the far right. nice relaxed face, casual pose. lighting could be better but that's hard to control. And this is totally my quirk when it comes to photos - I prefer the subject to be off center somehow, and include something interesting about the background. but you are definitely doing a great job of coaxing your inner model. :)

by the way... the good news is, I sell more at the boutiques than I do on etsy, which means that maybe seeing the innovative, original, fashion forward piece in person is way better than looking at a photo.

2009-01-08T17:34:00.001-06:00

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Diana, really good point about the Japanese books....

2009-01-08T17:34:00.000-06:00

Diana, really good point about the Japanese books. I have a few of those and was def. drawn in by the photos. The patterns don't seem complicated. BTW, maybe we should try a sew-along for pants from one of these books? Yes, blog buddies always, pinky shake on that. :) Thanks for the suggestions on the pictures. I can pay more attention before the shot to everything you mentioned, but the enormous shiny forehead is part of the package and must be photoshopped out. LOL

Lopi, you always take good photos. I have to somehow capture that youthful "I don't know how gorgeous I am" vibe that you so effortlessly pull off. Maybe I had it 10 years ago?

Ambika, where do you live? I have seen blogs that don't post a lot of winter photos b/c of lack of light. Not a problem here in Texas. Instead, we don't want to go outside in summer to take photos or else we'll sweat too much. Talk about shiny foreheads...

Oh wow do I agree about the photo thing. & in...

2009-01-08T13:25:00.000-06:00

Oh wow do I agree about the photo thing. & in winter, without a light box, you better believe I list fewer items because I can't get decent photos except on weekends.

Thanks for your comment on my new coat. I tried sp...

2009-01-08T10:50:00.000-06:00

Thanks for your comment on my new coat. I tried specifically to take photos that would show off the seams, exactly because I too found them really interesting!
I also loved reading that guide to better photos, thanks for the link. It's really frustrating tying to take good pictures, as there are always so many things to consider, but blogging actually forced me learn most of these things by trying, failing and trying again.
Good luck with your resolutions, but I see you are doing quite a good job already!

Genius photography is exactly why so many Japanese...

2009-01-08T00:10:00.000-06:00

Genius photography is exactly why so many Japanese dress pattern sewing books sell! OK. I care to share . . . Photo #1 on far left has a couple of DON'Ts you might want to consider. Ummm... try not to sit with your bottom on the edge, legs out and wearing fitted pants. It might work with black pants though. With light grey plus bright light, the wrinkles are accentuated where they are not flattering. Keep the shine away from your forehead. Photos #2 and #3 are much better, if only you were a little more coy. The whites of your eyes stood out too much.

It's not my habit to be critical of photos. Of writing, yes. A habit since college. I'm not saying that I'm good at it, nor am I any good at critiquing photos. But you asked . . . and I tried to be helpful!

You may tell me, "Go, rip a seam, Diana." Okay, okay. And I'll back off, so we can stay as blog buddies.