I’ve spent many years at the pillow and I still get excited explaining things like How to photograph your finished lace for social media and portfolios. Here we go.
Keep a notebook just for the craft. Note projects, mistakes and fixes. It’s the best legacy you can leave If you fancy, I’ll leave Tip.
Ten minutes a day beat three hours on Saturday. I’m telling you — I tried both.
The tip¶
- Natural side light, mid-morning or late afternoon.
- Matte neutral background (dark wood, raw linen).
- Stable camera or phone, ideally with tripod.
- Distance: lace fills 2/3 of frame.
Why it works¶
- Even light avoids shadows that confuse the design.
- Medium-contrast background highlights white without saturating.
- Stability: at 1/30 without a tripod, everything moves.
How to apply it¶
- Edit only levels and sharpness; never thread colour.
- Always take two: one top-down, one with side relief.
Nearby¶
- Tip: maintaining your pillow
- Tip: photographing for Instagram
- Why joining a lace group changes your progress
- Sansepolcro lace: local history and tradition
I hope this helps. If you want a teacher in front of you, Encaixe runs courses. I no longer teach, but I know them and recommend them wholeheartedly.