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Storytelling: At Interweave we all see ourselves as
storytellers, from the moment we choose a submission, to the photo shoot,
to the choice of a projects name. A large part of that story is the
location and wardrobe for the photo shoot. The photo
shoot is a wonderful opportunity for us to transport you into a story of
your own.
The first step for a photo shoot is location, location, location. It's
as true for a successful photo shoot as for a booming business. Our
editor Marcy Smith spends a few days with our photographer Joe
before the shoot, scouting possible locations and making arrangements
for a staging location where we can do hair, makeup, and clothing
changes. The Summer 2010 photo shoot took place in the blocks
surrounding the Interweave home office in downtown Loveland, Colorado.
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Charlotte Skirt by Doris Chan
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| Noontide Tee by Deb Burger |
Mirth Sweater by Annette Petavy |
Cool Wave Shawl by Sheryl Means |
| The location choice for each project is not completed
on Marcy and Joe's first hunt. While the model is changing into the next
crocheted project and it's carefully chosen outfit, Marcy, Joe, and
whoever else is free pick up the crocheted garments for the next 2 or
three shots or photographs of those projects and finalize a location.
That location may require standing on a bench or leaning out while
holding onto the railing. But each location lends a storyteller's flair
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| Noontide Tee by Deb Burger |
Marilyn Twin Set by Sarah Barbour |
Midsummer Night's Shawl by Lisa Naskrent |
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An important step in the story of a garment is the
clothing in the photograph. We begin, of course, with the crocheted
garment being highlighted and debate the rest of the clothing choice
from there.
Sometimes the perfect outfit just jumps out at us, and
sometimes we have to try 3 or 4 options like we did with the Cowslip
Skirt.
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| Cowslip Skirt by Bonnie Paul |
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As you leaf through your issue of Interweave Crochet
Summer 2010, pick your favorite project, and after you have finished
your own crochet project, see what adventure it takes you on. Then post
pictures in the member photo gallery on Crochet Me, because the best part
of the crochet story is that you can create your own story.
May your story be full of wonderful adventures,
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