Taking and editing pictures
I received several questions on how I take my pictures and what program I use to edit them. I thought I address it here on my blog.
Camera:
I own a Canon Digital Rebel XT.
I love it. I am not that great taking pictures, but with this camera, even my photos look good.
Software:
I use Adobe Photoshop Elements 5.o to edit my photos.
The frame inside my images is called recessed frame. You can find it under Special Effects - Photo Effects -Frame.
The white frame around the image is called heavy noise. You can find that under Special Effects - Layer Styles - Inner Glows. To change the size of your “glow”, go to Layer - Layer Style.
Photo Set up:
I always take my pictures during day time.
I position a chair in front of my window, place a white 12″ x 12″ sheet of cardstock on the seat of the chair and one on the back .
Next I arrange my card and some accessories I used to make the card on the chair and take the picture.
I set my camera settings to no flash and take the picture.
That’s it! Easy Peasy (with the right tools…). Hugs and smiles
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Comments
Awesome Beate! I’m going to try that!
Posted by: Melissa | October 6th, 2007 12:40
Thanks for the tips Beate! I was wondering how you framed your photo’s, I’m going to have to try that! Your Photo’s always look fabulous!
Posted by: Diane G | October 6th, 2007 12:53
WOW, thanks for sharing! I always wondered how you got that really cool frame and glow on your awesome pics!
Posted by: Charmaine | October 6th, 2007 13:28
Thanks for the tips! Now I own the same camera and LOVE it too, but I can’t figure out how to turn the flash to off…how’d you do that?
Posted by: Dawn E. | October 6th, 2007 14:24
Beate, that is Stunning!!! Every Card you make is Amazing and I just enjoy visiting your blog!!!!
Happy Thanksgiving!
Vicki
Posted by: Vicki | October 6th, 2007 14:27
These are great tips. I thought about building a light box but I think your easy technique will work just as well. Thanks so much!
Posted by: Crystal | October 6th, 2007 17:09
i’m so jealous, that is the camera I want. My 35mm is the Cannon Rebel and loved it. We decided to go digital and the Cannon Rebel was a bit out of our price range. Maybe someday…anyway thanks for the tips. I just started doing the paper background and I am really liking how my pics are coming out.
Posted by: Lisa Henke | October 6th, 2007 17:49
Thank you so much for the explanation! To be honest, I never noticed the frames before, just saw how clear and bright everything is. That’s your clever idea with the cardstock! I don’t have the same camera as you, but I’m going to experiment more with what I have- and I think it’s time to learn Photoshop!
Thanks again.
Posted by: Karen | October 6th, 2007 18:17
Thanks for the Photoshop terminology. It’s helped out alot as I’m trying to figure that program out by myself. I sure love your blog and your big heart to share with us!! God bless ya~
Posted by: mary leeson | October 6th, 2007 18:55
Thank you for the photoshop tips. I just tried them out and it worked! Now that is cool!
Posted by: tracy | October 6th, 2007 20:54
Your photos always look great! Thanks for filling us in on how you achieve that!
Posted by: Rose Ann | October 6th, 2007 21:33
Thank you so Much Beate for your wonerful tips on your photo taking .. Love the frames and wondered how you did that .. Your so S-M-A-R-T!!! Love it!!
xox
Dawn Griffith
Posted by: Dawn Griffith | October 7th, 2007 06:19
love your work, but this is such a simple and great tutorial for those of us photo challenged!
Posted by: Kathy W | October 7th, 2007 07:10
Thanks for the wonderful tips. I’ve often wondered how you got that cool frame around your photos.
Posted by: Ali | October 7th, 2007 08:06
I have the same camera, isn’t it great, it’s so hard to take a bad photo!!!!
Posted by: Michelle from Australia | October 7th, 2007 08:23
Thank you sooooo much!! I can’t wait to try it!!
Posted by: Angie | October 7th, 2007 08:28
thank you so much, I was just going to ask you to tell us how you take your photos, they look so very professional. Love the frame and the shading.
Posted by: Lisa C. | October 7th, 2007 11:20
Beate,
I love your blog, it has inspired me immensely. Thanks for taking time to share…I know it is time consuming. Wow, I use Photoshop but I didn’t know about these features. Thanks so much!
Posted by: Sharon | October 7th, 2007 12:45
Thank you!!! I struggle with this —my last SCS photo I attempted to make a set up using napkins on my daughter’s high chair. It is awful! I will try this — thank you again!
Posted by: Heather C | October 7th, 2007 14:13
Thanks for sharing your tips Beate! My only trouble is that I usually make a card in the evening to post on my blog the next morning (can you say, procrastinator???) so there is no daylight to work with
One of these days I’ll be ahead of the game and can take pictures in the day time, until then I’ll use your photo shop tips!
Posted by: Heather Phillips | October 8th, 2007 05:35
This is a great post! I always wonder about other’s set-ups. I am similar in many ways, but you are much fancier.
I love it! Thanks for sharing your wisdom!
Posted by: Lindsey | October 8th, 2007 15:03
BIG thanks. Just tried it out and it looks so “Beate-like”
I have had Adobe Photoshop Elements 5.0 since last Christmas and still discover new things every day.
Posted by: mj albright | October 8th, 2007 15:07
Wonderful tips! Thank you so much!
Smiles,
Nancy Grant
Posted by: Nancy Grant | October 9th, 2007 02:33
Thanks for the info, Beate — I was going to ask you how you did your frames!
Posted by: Sharon Harnist | October 10th, 2007 16:29
Thanks for sharing Beate. I never thought to use the 12 x 12 sheets. I always use the 8 1/2 x 11… Silly me. Jennifer
Posted by: Lovetostamp6 | October 10th, 2007 21:08
LIke everyone else, I always wondered how you got such wonderful photos of your beautiful cards!!! Thanks so much for sharing, I really appreciate it!! Love your blog too btw!!
Posted by: Dawn (stampinscotsgirl) | October 14th, 2007 17:52
Thanks, Beate, for writing this tutorial. I have been struggling with a good place to take my pictures. I can’t wait to try tomorrow. Yours always look so professional.
Posted by: Mary | October 22nd, 2007 22:37
I’m embarressed to ask but, the chair is pointing towards the window, did you take the pic. from outside?
Posted by: Juliana | October 20th, 2008 00:04
I can’t wait to try this! I take pictures of my cards for directions I write for my stamping group. I’ve never been satisfied with the results, but I’m sure I’ll get better pictures with these hints. Thanks.
Posted by: Babs | June 11th, 2009 20:23