New lighting solution for photos

 Back in the saddle with photographing beads-got my new light boxes from Doug Baldwin yesterday evening and they work great!

 The shot is a little dark looking since it's in my garage, one nice thing is you can easily fold these up and store them in their respective pouches..but I'll probably leave mine out since I'm always needing photos of my work, it seems. Had to clear off my desk top- these are large pieces as you can see with my lone bead sitting on my photo backdrop.

 Here are a couple better shots of my necklace that I wore to the Gathering- pardon my unraveling silk- didn't have time to sew/secure it down before traveling.
 I was willing to splurge a little on these lights since avoidance of taking pics for Etsy was becoming something of an unwilling sport! If this makes photographing a little easier, you can bet I'll be all over it.

More photos from the 2013 ISGB Gathering in Rochester

wandering spirit designs' photostream on Flickr.

Photos from the Rochester Gathering 2013, what a blast! Looking forward to Houston in 2014. Woohoo, driving distance for me!

My table @ the bead bazaar for the 2013 Rochester Gathering.

My table @ the bead bazaar for the 2013 Rochester Gathering., a photo by wandering spirit designs on Flickr.

Hard to believe it's been more than a week since I left Rochester for the ISGB's 2013 Gathering. The bead bazaar was wonderful and got to meet so many wonderful customers and other talented glass artists!

Finally ready for the Gathering!

Finally ready for the Gathering! Just need to pack my necklace and relax., a photo by wandering spirit designs on Flickr.

Finished the last thing- my necklace- now I'm ready to relax for tonight before flying out to see the in-laws then on my way to Rochester. So excited!!
If you'll be at the conference make sure to introduce yourself

The end/beginning is drawing nigh

In the final stretch, shipping my box for the show tomorrow, need to make something to wear for myself. So excited to be seeing my beady people again, such a long drought of no meetings, interactions, etc. will have me soaking up the inspiration and conversation like a sponge!

New Work for the Gathering

 Still trying to get our nice Canon figured out to get the best pics- probably need a dedicated macro lens for that..wish I hadn't put our smaller cameras in a 'safe place', hopefully they pop up soon.

These are some of my newest work, so excited to be taking them to the ISBG's 21st Gathering in Rochester, NY on the 27th of this month! I've been experimenting with patinas, too, which is why my bead caps may look a little different- I'm really hoping they're well received.
If you'll be at the Conference or Bead Bazaar, let me know!- I'd love to meet you :)

Copprclay beadcaps, before firing

Copprclay beadcaps, before firing, a photo by wandering spirit designs on Flickr.

Gearing up for capping and coring a lot of hollow focals. The Gathering is only two weeks away and I have sooo many things left to do before I'm ready!
Looking forward to seeing my glass people, feels like eternity since I've been able to 'talk shop' with someone. Should be an exciting time. I'll post some more pics once I've gotten a few more beads done...also having fun playing around with patinas, we'll see if anything comes of it.