cameo?

cam·e·o  (km-)

n. pl. cam·e·os

1.

a. A gem or shell carved in relief, especially one in which the raised design and the background consist of layers of contrasting colors.

b. The technique of carving in this way.

c. A medallion with a profile cut in raised relief.

I think I may have been creating Cameos.....unintentionally but that's what this is saying to me...hope you don't mind me indulging my obsession with definitions either, sometimes I just can't help myself. 

All I have done here is edge these surfaces with buttonhole, twice around but in different directions....sort of. You won't be surprised to see a few bullion knots either....another obsession. I'm afraid I can't clam credit for the beautiful coloured areas, they are vintage scraps. I am taking care of them though, respecting them, hopefully enhancing them and transforming them into something contemporary.

I have a question now. Are there any photographic/video geniuses out there? I was thinking of buying some lights to enhance photo and video whilst we live through this rain and storm....I googled, I looked and all I got was confused. I don't have a clue what I need. I don't want to spend a small fortune and I don't want anything bulky or non portable because basically I live in a cupboard.

help?????