3 Things : playing with printing + a giveaway
Staying in the theme of words + photos this week I wanted to experiment with a couple different inkjet printing surfaces. I took that photo of Chris & Simon and the tie and printed it on each of the following using my HP Photosmart D7360:
[ Warning : any of my experiences below could very well be operator error. ]
WorldWin Inkjet Printable Translucent Vellum : Quick and easy. Great result. See sample below. It's been awhile since I last used vellum and it was fun to reintroduce it into my supplies. Definitely want to play with it more: thinking about layering with transparencies and text and photos.
EQ Printables Peel & Stick Fabric Sheets : love the idea of this. My first issue is that the paper got stuck in my printer (grumble). Round two, stuck again. What seems to be happening is that the fabric is peeling back and getting stuck inside the mechanisms of the pinter. I am thinking to myself as I go through this process: how long do I mess with this before I just quit? Round three, stuck again (and yep, I am trying different settings as I go). Ok, after a couple more tries (and the passage of half-an-hour) I am done trying - I am not enjoying the process and there is no simplification happening here. It's such a bummer - would love to see how this would work with my photo. I may try again on another day. Anyone else tried this and had success? Tips?
Grafix Rub Onz - Create your own rub ons. Super cool idea. I wanted to see if this would work with a photo + some words...and at least in my case it was a challenge. This is a multi-step process that includes printing, then placing adhesive paper on top, and then adhering your image to final paper. The real challenge is getting the adhesive paper onto your image without bubbles. The second challenge is in the choice of the paper you rub on to. I tried it on textured cardstock and it didn't seem to work - it just tore the paper. I will probably try this whole process again to see if I can make it work.
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EQ Printables Peel & Stick Fabric Sheets (notice the pulled up edges). [2] Photo printed onto WorldWin Inkjet Printable Translucent Vellum - I wanted to see what it would look like with the KI lace cardstock in the background (right now it is just held on there with a paper clip). [3] My attempt at using the Grafix Rub Onz onto cardstock (this could have been part of the problem - maybe it needed a slicker surface for it to adhere) - all it did for me was rip the cardstock. [4] The original photo printed on photo paper.
And now, the giveaway:
3 readers will receive the following from The Papermill Store/Worldwin:
• 1 pack 27 lb WorldWin Inkjet Printable Translucent Vellum
• 1 pack 40 lb WorldWin Inkjet Printable Translucent Vellum
• 1 pack 12x12 WorldWin Doublemates Cardstock
• 1 pack 12x12 WorldWin Rouche Cardstock
For more information on The Papermill Store/WorldWin, check out their blog here.
For a chance to win this selection of papers leave a comment below with your favorite photo tip or what you want to work related to taking photos. Winners will be drawn tomorrow at 5pm Pacific.
Don't miss today's words + photos post below.
My photo tip is, take lots and lots of pictures, the more I take the better I am becoming.
Pam
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Just wanted to say I love this whole words and photos week... and there are some awesome tips in the comments already- all my good ones were already taken, I think!
Thanks for all your inspiration!
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I'm still learning about my digital camera and by experimenting I learn so much...I often think that I need some professional know-how advice? I just think that the camera is such an awesome device. I got my first camera (Nikon) as a wedding gift from my husband 25 years ago and right now our 18 year old is using it for a photography class (she has already mastered digital) and I am amazed at what she is doing and learning. We have several different lenses that my husband and I used to interchange and I hope that she gets to experiment with these as well. Thanks for the chance to share in a passion.
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My best tip is to take a picture that you know you will like... then try from a different perspective--High--low...angled, close. After a while you will start to find other ways to see things. Right now I am all about the MACRO setting and getting really close!
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First thing Ali, you totally rock girl!! Out of all the leaders in this industry you are by far the BEST. Ok, back to photography, I am totally in love with my 50mm lens. What a difference it makes in portrait photography. Just needed to get use to myself being the zoom.
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Ali, again I find so much inspriration on your blog! For photos, this year I am taking a photo a day...and I am finding I'm taking more photos of my everyday life. I am capturing more of those little moments. Love seeing these pictures coming back from the printer - I am so inspired to scrap them!
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Hi Ali,
I've always loved taking photos, after having worked as my high school's photo editor a billion years ago. I think my composition and camera skills are okay, but now I find two areas that I find to be a challenge for me. First is... taking photos of my three preschoolers (ages 5,4 and 3) who are constantly in motion. I love the IDEA of getting them in the same frame, maybe even a portrait? Maybe this is more of a Mommie issue? The other thing I'd like to focus on is avoiding always zooming in on my subjects. Ali, I love how you use some of the "white" space for journaling. I rarely have this space in any of my photos.
Thanks for your inspiration!
:) Paula
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I just recently discovered the Papermill store online and loved browsing through their collection. My favorite photo tips are to take lots and lots of photos and don;t forget to hand the camera over once in a while so you can be in the pictures as well.
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Ali, as always you are such an inspiration. Loving the topic of words+photos this week. My tip is to remember to change your perspective. Lay down...get to your kids level. Get up....look down. Change it up and your photos will be much more interesting.
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My favorite tip for taking photos is to take several pictures of the same thing from different angles - at the same level, above, and below, from the sides, etc. You are bound to get at least one great one!
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Thank you so much for sharing what you've learned & what works best. I'm continually learning and searching for what's out there, and I have found your blog to be very helpful. I guess the one thing I want to learn more about is Photoshop - my latest learning endeavor! I see what it can do, and I know there's more! It's fun to try new things.
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How fun! Thanks for the chance to win. Thanks for the tips too.
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I've been playing with my camera a lot and experimenting lately. I really like action shots. It usually takes me five or six tries to get the one I like but that's the beauty of digital. delete.
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I love to take pictures of my grandkids, but often I find I don't get the close up that I really want. So my tip is to get closer to your subject!
SAndy
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I really want to learn more about 'light' in photography - how to use it, how to get good photos on grey or dark days etc. etc..
Thanks, Ali.
A.
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my favorite photo tip is to not be afraid to zoom in. and not be afraid to take a pic from far away either. both ways can be dramatic.
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My best photo tip is to PRINT THE PHOTOS as you go! I just spent days editing and uploading 1062 photos going as far back as Halloween. Next time, I'll edit and upload as I go!
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Up until now, I have always tried to take pictures of objects in the morning when the light is excellent in my dining room. But lately I have been playing with my homemade light box to see what kind of pictures I can come up with :)
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my photo tip...change your positions...get on your subject's level...get high...get sideways...magical stuff will happen. :)
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I love to print pictures on different kinds of artist papers, watercolor, cold press, drafting vellum, newsprint, etc. Love experimenting with different printing mediums.
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I would love some new paper to play with. I tend to take my photos into my photo software and increase the contrast a little and it helps my pics. If I would just take better pics to start with, I'm sure I wouldn't have to!
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always charge the battery!!! and try to take more photos of everyday ordinary stuff and not just "special times"
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My best photo tip would be to TAKE A LOT OF PICTURES! My first 5 years I used film and developed them to scrapbook. Later, I used a digital and uploaded them on the computer to see which ones I wanted developed. The more you take pictures, the more you learn about your style. Practice, Practice using your camera. AJ
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Thank you for all of your wonderful info and inspiration!!
My photo tip is to take candid shots as often as you can. I love to sneak up on my family and friends to capture the "real" person. I get the best shots this way. I too use the Canon Rebel and the 'running man' setting. I take a lot of pictures and I don't usually like to use the flash. I like natural lighting in my photos. I also weed through my pictures and dwindle them down to just a few.
Winning some vellum would be very cool -I haven't used that in quite some time and I am ready to work with it again. Your giveaways are always great, but just reading your blog is awesome. Thank you Ali!
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I would love to try printing on vellum, that sounds so cool. I will have to see if my printer can do it. My favourite photo tip would be keep your camera handy at all times, you never know when the perfect photo op will happen!
Thanks Ali :o)
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