Tuesday Tutorial~ Taking Photos for Etsy

A crucial benefit to sales is your item photos. They're the first thing your buyers see, and they represent you as a seller. Quality in your photos is very important and can be the deciding factor in a customer's purchase decision. Here is a list of tips that I would like to offer for anyone struggling with their product photography. I hope it can help fellow etsians increase views and sales!




~ Find your style and stick with a theme. Give your viewers something to identify you with. Try to photo items in a similar manner, as this will also make your shop look well formated.



~ Great ideas for photo backdrops are scrapbook pages, books, maps, wood, ext. However, remember to not let your backgrounds distract from your product. A good idea is to experiment with contrasting colors, and try to find ways to let your product stand out.



~ Try using natural sunlight rather than bulbs (especially with jewelry). This helps bring out the accurate colors in your items.



~ Use all 5 picture spots for each item you list. Experiment with different angles to show your buyers exactly what they would get from a purchase.



~ If you choose to use a model, make sure the product is your focal point of the picture






I hope I've helped! Good luck and happy sales!

Feature Friday~ Dana Laymon Photography and Design

I was browsing for a shop to feature as my first post, and when I looked over DaynaLaymon's shop I knew I had found the one.

~50% of all her sales go to helping a village in Boyer, Haiti~




Her photography is stunning and beautiful! You can find customizable products such as Birth Announcements and "Save the Date". It's a very colorful shop full of positive photos! Best of all, she ships for free! So if you are planning a wedding, or have a little one on the way, this is the shop to check out!



**********http://www.etsy.com/shop/DanaLaymon**************

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