Tips for Working from a Photograph to Create a Collage

We get questions all the time about using photos to create a collage, from pet portraits to landscapes. My best tips are surprisingly simple, but you might not have thought of them!
Website mentioned in this video: iStock.com

[@michelesailor2719]

It can be very helpful if you can change the picture into black and white to help you see the different levels of light. Thanks for the info!

[@deborahgrundman1791]

Thanks for the valuable tips. I appreciate that your suggestions give assurance that one can begin with simple steps. The 'overwhelm' factor is readily eliminated. Thanks!

[@joanholland5688]

You are still the best in all you do. Thanks for this information.

[@srdmomof3]

What a sweet idea, doing your pets!

[@Barb.Steed.]

Thank You!

[@jenihansen7201]

This is great, thank you so much. I did my peacock and my doberman.

[@s.velez-lorenzo7895]

❤Dear Emily, thank you so much ❤️ for the valuable information in making 😊 a quilt. I would like to know when you go live so I be ready for your class. I live in Brooklyn, N.Y. . Is it possible 🤔 to see more quilts featuring horses and cats. Thanks . God bless.

[@Pepette73100]

Bonsoir , Merci pour vos conseils.
Sur quelle site vous conseillez d'acheter les images ?

[@CollageQuilter]

iStock.com

[@deborahkean1489]

What was that site for photography to find pics again? Didn't quite catch it... Thanks!

[@CollageQuilter]

There are a few different sites, but I prefer Istock.com :)

[@deborahkean1489]

I checked out the site you proposed.. Sorry but very expensive! $70/month after free time... I'll take my chances on my pgoto...

[@CollageQuilter]

You can purchase individual “credits” rather than sign up for a subscription. 1 credit is $12, 3 credits is $33, and so on. This way you can buy single photographs at a time while still compensating the creator for their work!

[@EWebs2010]

How about supporting photographers by suggesting they get their pet portrait done by a professional photographer. We understand lighting and you will have a lasting memory of your pet and your pet on your quilt that they make themselves. 😊

[@CollageQuilter]

Great idea! Purchasing photography is also supporting photographers too:)