Quilt Photography with Megan Saenz aka The Quiltographer

<p>Note: This episode was originally recorded before our rebrand, so you'll hear references to Quilt Scouts throughout the conversation. Quilt Scouts is now Quiltbound, but the projects, tips, and creative adventures we share are just as relevant today. Thanks for being here, and welcome to Quiltbound!<br /><br />In this episode, I’m joined by quilt photographer Megan Saenz, known online as The Quiltographer, to talk all things quilt photography — from her start in high school darkroom classes to becoming the photographer behind five quilt books.<br /><br />We chat about:<br />• What makes quilt photography different from other types of photography<br />• Common mistakes quilters make when photographing their work<br />• Easy lighting and editing tips (even if you’re using your phone)<br />• The behind-the-scenes reality of photographing full quilt books<br />• Her epic rainbow balloon arch shoot in Harper’s Ferry<br /><br />If you’ve ever wanted your quilts to shine on Instagram, in a pattern release, or maybe even in a future book of your own, this conversation is packed with both encouragement and practical advice.<br /><br />🔗 Resources &amp; Links Mentioned<br />📸 Follow Megan on Instagram:<br /><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.instagram.com/the_quiltographer" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/the_quiltographer</a><br />🌐 View Megan’s portfolio &amp; galleries:<br /><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://megansaenz.smugmug.com" target="_blank">https://megansaenz.smugmug.com</a><br />🎈 Rainbow balloon arch shoot:<br /><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.instagram.com/the_quiltographer/p/Cug5ugiODZc/" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/the_quiltographer/p/Cug5ugiODZc/</a><br /><br />📚 Books Megan has photographed:<br />• Merry and Bright: Modern Christmas Quilts for All Year Round<br />• Retro Curved Pieced Quilts by Erin Grogan<br />• Modern Day Quilter by Kylie Ferons<br />• Stylish Quilter: Traditional Craft for a Modern World by Kylie Ferons, Megan Saenz, and Elyse Thompson<br /><br />Want to Earn Your Quilt Photography Badge?<br />Inside the Quiltbound Badge Club, we have a dedicated Quilt Photography Badge to help you document your quilts beautifully and confidently.<br /><br />Explore the membership and all the available badges at:<br /><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://quiltbound.com" target="_blank">https://quiltbound.com</a><br /><br />Come join us and turn your next finished quilt into a full-on photo adventure.</p>