Join in the TQS fun. Choose a quilt of yours or an antique quilt you might have and create an environment to photograph your quilt. You must not use a quilt of which there are copy right considerations (from a book, patterns ect)– A beauty shot!

It’s easy – here are the Guidelines.

1. This is a photo contest for Quilt Show members only! No professional photographers can be hired unless you happen to be the member. All entries must be submitted by the member themselves and only one entry per member will be accepted.
2. The quilt can not be a derivative of a commercial pattern or book which is not your own due to copyright issues. Antique quilts do not fall under this category.
3. Email your image to photostyle@thequiltshow.com, making sure you include your SCREEN NAME, your first and last name and a brief description of the quilt. We will select twelve images to be used for a limited edition 2009 calendar.
4. The Quilt Show retains the rights to use the image in all forms of media for all perpetuity. The Quilt Show holds no liability for the use of the imagery. By submitting your image you release all rights.
5. TQS will require high resolution photos from the finalists prior to selecting the final 12 images.
6. The twelve photographer’s images chosen will win two free calendars and a free series subscription to The Quilt Show.
7. Entry deadline is March 15, 2008.
8. Calendars will be available to purchase late summer 2008.

1. What is the “back story”? To create effective photo styling, you need to create an environment or "back story" in a set. What was happening JUST before you took the photo? For example, a person was reading a book with several quilts "causally tossed" aside the quilt and put the book down, with their reading glasses but left the room just a second before.
2. Usually, photo styling with quilts involves no people shown in the photo. The "star" is the quilt.
3. Be careful not to overwhelm the "star" (quilt) with too many other props/items. The primary focus is the quilt. Make sure that the props fit the overall look of the quilt (color, texture, shape, age, size, etc.).
4. Style through the lens--don't look at the room or quilts or the set standing by the camera - whatever you see only in the lens is what is important.
5. After your first photo, review the image and then make one minor change at a time, if needed. Too often, you make several changes to the set at once, instead of slowing down the process. Often, one change can make a big difference.

1. Don't send a photo with a time stamp on it.
2. Don't send any flat shots - they will not be considered.
3. Imagine a month that would work for your "styled photo"
4. Harsh lighting and flashes do not enhance your efforts.
5. High quality digital images are a must.
6. Series #1 Star Members should watch show #112 to see us create a styles shot in the show.