Knitting Photography Tips for Summer
When the weather changes and the natural light is extra bright, it’s time to freshen up your knitting photography! Today I’m sharing 4 knitting photography tips for summer that are easy swaps to your usual point and shoot routine.
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What is knitting photography?
Knitting photography is simply taking pictures of your knitting.
You might want to document your progress on a project, or share some glorious new yarn haul online or with friends.
Maybe you want to include things that are inspiring your project, like a book you’re reading or a new linen scented candle.
You might also just want to save that moment of calm in your cozy hobby to remember later!
Why do good knitting photos matter?
Have you ever bought yarn online (or really anything) and what arrived on your doorstep was NOT what you ordered?
Taking knitting photos that are flattering matters.
Whether you’re sharing for fun or marketing on social media, or just snapping a picture to ask Mom what color you should add next, taking a photo that’s true to life and aesthetically pleasing is important.
If you want sales or an honest opinion on color choice, it needs to be your best photo. Plus, if you’ve just spent money on yarn, or time on a project, you want to document it in its best light, right?
I’m not talking setting up studio lights and editing all night long, either.
With these super simple knitting photography for summer tips, you can create and share your best work!
My tried and true knitting photography tips for summer:
Shoot in at least two photo sizes
Depending on where you’re sharing your photos, you might want to try a few different ratios.
I used to only photograph in the 1:1 square ratio for the Instagram grid (back in my day…).
But I missed out on the possibility to catch different angles, or focus in on one neat area of the photo.
Now, what’s this got to do with summer photography?
Summer knitting photos mean lighter, fresher, and more white space.
When I take pictures of cozy winter knitting, I throw a bunch of textures and layers in there. But for summer, you want less “stuff” in the frame that makes it feel heavier.
If you only take one square photo, you might miss how well a rectangular shot actually highlights those flowers from Trader Joe’s, or how the horizontal picture captures your knitting on top of your summer beach read really well!
It’s a super simple change: just take another photo in another photo ratio, and you might find some summer magic peeking out from the corners when you go back to edit and share them.
Fresh flowers daily
OK, I wish our flower garden was full enough for beautiful fresh blooms everyday, but we’re not quite there yet.
But I’m also not taking knitting photos everyday!
Next time you’re at the grocery store or farmer’s market, grab a few flowers for your photos!
When you’re going to take your picture, do a quick sweep of your house for any full blooms in a vase that you can add.
I’m all about faux stems in the fall and winter, but in summer it just elevates your photo to a fresh and cozy summer level to have something as vivid as fresh flowers.
Include iced drinks
This is a big one for us tea and coffee drinkers.
We all likely have at least one cuppa each day, but to bring your photo up to the heat level in mid-July, try adding some ice!
I like to transfer my hot coffee to a clear mug or mason jar and add ice.
Not only does it taste better on a summer afternoon, but it also is more soothing and relaxing to someone else’s eye.
Have you ever looked at pictures of wooly sweaters online in the dog days of summer, next to a sprinkler full of kids, and visibly shuddered?
I have, and not because there was anything wrong with the sweater! But seeing something roasty and toasty while we’re already feeling overheated doesn’t feel hygge or calming.
Summer knits only
Unless you’re someone who knits said wooly sweaters all year long, try to share photos of more summery knits.
Swim covers, market bags, summer scarves, even shortie socks are all more pleasing to look at than chunky, wooly, scratchy, and hot hot hot knits.
If you really feel moved to share the heavy knits you’re working on, wait until the sun goes down and maybe share a snowman GIF to help cool down the recipient from the blast of heat you’ve shared!
Now pour that iced coffee!
I hope that these 4 simple knitting photography tips for summer inspire you to make some simple changes to freshen up your photos!
Say hello on Instagram and check out how I’m photographing my knitting this summer!
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