Stock...not

So, I've gotten a flurry of rejections from Bigstock and Fotolia. I think it's time I go back to the drawing board and figure out where I'm going wrong with these pictures. Some are out of focus, others are poorly exposed, and the one reason for rejection I get most of all is "limited value for stock". This is so much harder than I thought it would be, and now it's become a vendetta. I'm determined to make this happen, so I will do what I can to get this off the ground.

First, I'll take pictures every day. Lots of them, and see if I can get the controls of my camera under my command. Second, I'll study everything I need to about the technical aspects of photography, and relearn then as much as I need to. Third, I'll keep studying the stock websites and understand what they accept. It's about all I can do at this point.

So...does this look like a stock picture or not?



Apparently, not. But it's still lovely.

Better get some pics for here...

What is it about my picture-phobia? And what's any self-respecting blogger without showing off her latest triumphs in all their visual glory?


For some reason, I am reluctant to post pictures of my stuff on this blog or on Ravelry. Maybe it's just mere shyness about the quality of my work. I have this vision that other knitters will look at my completed work and go apoplectic in fits of laughter over how horrible they are. No, that would never happen. Knitters are an incredibly forgiving group.

How pathetic...I let my husband take more pictures of my kids/his stepkids more often than I do! So if I'm reluctant to photograph my own daughters often, imagine how it is with my own completed projects and WIPs. It's also ironic, because photography used to be a primary hobby of mine.

Resolved: As of this weekend, I will take pictures of my knitting - with my kids whenever possible. Then I won't feel so bad about it.