When it comes to selling online, makers often don’t realize they need to create their product photos – and product listings – from the perspective of a buyer, not their own. This can feel hard because you’re so close to your work. Seeing your product from the perspective of a buyer isn’t something that usually comes …
When I started learning how to take product photos, I felt like I was throwing pasta at a wall, hoping something would stick. (Though I’m not sure what “stuck” would mean for me in photography terms.) Like a lot of makers and craft sellers, I didn’t really know what I was doing. I’d set things up, …
Getting good product photos doesn’t magically happen – not even if you have the latest smartphone, a fancy light setup, and a quality-made handmade product. It takes time and practice to capture a good product photo. If product photography were easy, every online seller would have amazing photos on their website or Etsy shop. But …
Starting a business is exciting – you get to create amazing handmade products, create connections with others in the community and maybe turn your passion into a full-time gig. Running a business isn’t just about selling products and making money but, also about the journey you go on. In some ways, …
You spend hours or even days working to create the most amazing handmade product. But when the time comes to photograph it and list it online, it doesn’t quite look right. The lighting isn’t right, there are some weird shadows and let’s face it, the product doesn’t look as good in the photo as it …