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Owning my own Etsy shop has been a series of trials and error for me.
Learning what I think my products and worth, how to actually make money selling them, packaging, and most of all the photography.
I am a photographer. For two years I owned my own wedding photography business and supported myself doing it. However, I consider myself a lifestyle photographer. I like taking pictures of people, of events, weddings, families, and snapping photographs of my daily life.
Taking pictures of products? Very, very different! I especially have a hard time with products that are three dimensional.
I listed my first paper bracelet about a week ago. Honestly, I wasn't sure about the photographs.
I think there are a few problems.
1. The image may be too dark
2. The background is too busy and the wood that I placed the bracelet on is too dark. I think both detract from the product and the customer can't see the textures and the colors clearly.
I started looking on the internet and realized that most products that I am attracted too were much lighter. Taken with a white background so that I was really able to see exactly what the product was.
I decided to do a mini photo shoot and see what I could do.
First, I do have a nice camera! I was a photographer, remember?! It is a Canon 5D.
Second, I do have some lenses and I decided to use my 28-70mm so I was able to zoom in on the product.
Third, I wanted a bright light source that I could point at the product in the direction I wanted. I am able to change the warmness or coolness when I am editing the photograph. I decided to use my craft light which I bought at Walmart years ago for $15.
I took two pieces of plain white paper and used a stool I use at my craft table also bought at Walmart for $12. I set the whole thing up against the wall. I put one piece of paper on the stool and the other on the wall to make the white background.
I took the two finished bracelets and snapped away at all different angles. The setup does not look professional but it definitely worked!
I am happier with these photos! I think it is easier to see the bracelets. I think the shapes, the texture, and the colors stand out against the white background.
I am going to keep working on it, but I am calling this experiment a success!
Until tomorrow,
Love,
Jess
Learning what I think my products and worth, how to actually make money selling them, packaging, and most of all the photography.
I am a photographer. For two years I owned my own wedding photography business and supported myself doing it. However, I consider myself a lifestyle photographer. I like taking pictures of people, of events, weddings, families, and snapping photographs of my daily life.
Taking pictures of products? Very, very different! I especially have a hard time with products that are three dimensional.
I listed my first paper bracelet about a week ago. Honestly, I wasn't sure about the photographs.
1. The image may be too dark
2. The background is too busy and the wood that I placed the bracelet on is too dark. I think both detract from the product and the customer can't see the textures and the colors clearly.
I started looking on the internet and realized that most products that I am attracted too were much lighter. Taken with a white background so that I was really able to see exactly what the product was.
I decided to do a mini photo shoot and see what I could do.
First, I do have a nice camera! I was a photographer, remember?! It is a Canon 5D.
Third, I wanted a bright light source that I could point at the product in the direction I wanted. I am able to change the warmness or coolness when I am editing the photograph. I decided to use my craft light which I bought at Walmart years ago for $15.
I am going to keep working on it, but I am calling this experiment a success!
Until tomorrow,
Love,
Jess
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