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Thanks for th

2009-01-12T14:31:23-05:00

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Thanks for the tips! I need to definitely figure out my photography style. I think I've been on the FP only once, but I'm not complaining :) I have a long way to go! Thanks for these series!

This is very

2009-01-12T14:36:01-05:00

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This is very helpful, with the New Year we wanted to makeover our shop so thanks for the new way to look at my photos!

Very interest

2009-01-12T14:40:00-05:00

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Very interesting!

Great article

2009-01-12T14:41:22-05:00

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Great article!

huh. interest

2009-01-12T14:41:48-05:00

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huh. interesting.

Neat ring!

2009-01-12T14:44:14-05:00

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Neat ring!

This was help

2009-01-12T14:44:27-05:00

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This was helpful. I wish i had a better space to photograph my vintage items, but i prefer to do it outside in natural light since the lighting in our apartment is poor . :( My next apartment will have great lighting.. and i'll get some nice dressforms.

wonderful art

2009-01-12T14:45:58-05:00

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wonderful article thanks for all the great tips

This article

2009-01-12T14:47:02-05:00

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This article gives no real photography tips and this line really irks me: "I have to accept that this bag is not front page material and never will be." There is a photo of a bag just like the one you say is NOT front page material on the front page right now! Also in your Related Items you show a complete item floating in white space which also makes the front page. Very confusing.

Excellent tip

2009-01-12T14:48:15-05:00

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Excellent tip. Perspective is key, especially in the listing's first photo. There are 4 other image slots to show the item in it's entirety.

Great article

2009-01-12T15:07:04-05:00

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Great article. Thanks for all the useful advice! Will definitely try to change my pictures to make them fp worthy!

Good tips. It

2009-01-12T15:10:35-05:00

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Good tips. It's a little harder with prints because it hard to "pose" them, but I'm workin' on it!

I think part

2009-01-12T15:21:08-05:00

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I think part of my problem is that I have an ancient digital camera and simply cannot afford a better one right now. My old Fuji FinePix can only do so much. Personally, I'm not a big fan of blank white backgrounds. I find them sterile and blah.

This is one o

2009-01-12T15:24:47-05:00

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This is one of the most helpful articles I've seen - great to see it in action - Thank you!

makes me thin

2009-01-12T15:33:03-05:00

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makes me think I need to retake a lot of photos :(

Cute picks!!

2009-01-12T15:36:55-05:00

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Cute picks!! Love um!!!!! :D

I actually li

2009-01-12T15:42:16-05:00

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I actually like the first photograph better. I can tell what the item actually IS. While the close up might give us a lot more color, the fabric in this particular purse is so busy that it's hard to tell exactly what it is (if we were looking at a thumbnail like you'd see on the front page). I understand how different angles can offer new perspectives and interest, but I dont think it's always neccessary to sell an item, or to gain attention, especially when it makes you have to get nose to nose with your screen to understand what the item is. Angle or no angle, I should be able to tell what it. If you're worried about white space, try attractive backgrounds, complimentary, simple fabrics, papers etc.

sorry, should

2009-01-12T15:46:42-05:00

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sorry, should read "i should be able to tell what it IS".

I think that

2009-01-12T15:49:18-05:00

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I think that the poster idea is a clever one (thanks! :) ) but I agree with the other commenters that this doesn't really address the issue of what, exactly, makes one photo "Front Page Worthy" and another one not. Why is the close-up of your bag better, for example? Why is the close-up of the other bag not? Why is it okay to show a bag hanging from a girl's hands, but not another bag from a doorknob? Is it the bag? Or is it the photo? Your example suggests that the problem is with your BAG - it doesn't work as a close-up, it doesn't work hanging on a knob - rather than with the PHOTOS you've taken of it. That's not exactly helpful, and doesn't address the question you raise in your post title.

Great article

2009-01-12T16:06:53-05:00

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Great article! Thanks for all the tips!

Interesting i

2009-01-12T16:08:09-05:00

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Interesting idea using poster sketch to see how your pieces measure up! I think that what makes one photo front page worthy that differs from another all has to do with intrigue. And what makes one photo or item intriguing over another changes with the each piece for me.

Thank you for

2009-01-12T16:12:02-05:00

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Thank you for the tips! I would love to see my items on the front page.

Happy to see

2009-01-12T16:29:28-05:00

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Happy to see the blood flowing here. It is all very subjective, and I hope to inspire a few people to use the poster sketch tool to their own advantage as their own eye dictates. Thanks to all of you who have posted your encouragement on the blog as well.

Wow, sure doe

2009-01-12T16:30:28-05:00

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Wow, sure does seem to be a lot of criticism for someone who is only giving some advice. She has valid points about how to present your items. The photos are meant to entice someone into wanting to see more of your work, a teaser, like "hmmm, what is that? I want to know more." Then, click, they are in your shop! I don't think the thumbnail should always be so obvious. The fabric of her one purse is visually appealing enough for me to want to know what it is. And I think it is plain rude to suggest that it is just her bag that is lacking if it doesn't photo well. Tell that to your dear Grandmother who has never taken a decent photo in her life, but is the most beautiful woman you know in person! Try to be kind people. We are here to support each other!

I think the a

2009-01-12T16:49:42-05:00

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I think the article gives great points and ideas. I see many pics that with just a little cropping or editing would be more eye catching. In fact I edit photos for sellers just for fun cause I like to help out. Pictures should be clear and in focus. I know having a great camera helps but working images out in a program like picnik can give it the lighting contrast and sharpness they need without distorting the image. I have had people ask where I get my pics done or if I own a studio. lol. I have a patio with natural light, a cardboard homemade photo box and a fuji finepix that is blurry from me dropping it . This shows you want kind of images are striking. Maybe it will help with the creativity the next time items need listing.

This use of P

2009-01-12T17:21:55-05:00

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This use of Poster Sketch is very creative! I use a similar technique to test my own photo's FP worthiness. I do a search that I know one of my items will show up in or look at the category page it appears on. I look at the page in gallery view and if my photo isn't the one on the page that grabs my eye -I retake or tweak the photo until it is. I spend a lot of time on my photos and it has paid off -I average one front page appearance a week. You can see a bit of a shop makeover by looking at my old sold items and compare them with similar items for sale in my shop now.

Great informa

2009-01-12T17:22:45-05:00

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Great information. Thanks!

Thanks for th

2009-01-12T17:37:40-05:00

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Thanks for the tip, StudioElan, you do have excellent photos. I think that is a great way to simulate having a buyer's perspective!

Thanks for th

2009-01-12T17:47:45-05:00

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Thanks for the tips! I will gobble up any info from you experienced sellers who are so thoughtful to share your time and advice with me!

One of my goa

2009-01-12T17:47:49-05:00

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One of my goals for this year is to really move to the next level when it comes to photography excellence. These are great tips that will help us all - Thanks so much!!!

"And I think

2009-01-12T18:18:01-05:00

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"And I think it is plain rude to suggest that it is just her bag that is lacking if it doesn't photo well." TualaTreasury, she _herself_ said that "I have to accept that this bag is not front page material and never will be." How, exactly, is it rude to point that out? Again, what does that have to do with the _photo_? I came here hoping for advice on improving my _photos_ - like the title suggests. Telling us that the way to improve our photos is to not take photos of items that "aren't front page material" isn't particularly helpful. I mean, isn't that kinda a given? And she's not "only giving some advice." If that were the case, this would be happening in the forum. Since this advice is being offered here in the Storque, it should be held to a higher standard than "some stuff that might be useful plus some obvious observations." I DO appreciate the advice about using the poster. That's not an obvious thing to do, and it makes a lot of sense. But it is not "rude" to wonder why the rest of the "advice" here is so thin. Sheesh.

There is a li

2009-01-12T19:27:29-05:00

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There is a link in the article to the plethora of photo tips and tricks that are already available. I am afraid I cannot add anything to it myself. Check it out.

Thank you stu

2009-01-12T20:13:34-05:00

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Thank you studiocherie for your tips and insight into the art of picture taking. Great story and read.

Interesting.

2009-01-12T20:24:18-05:00

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Interesting. I never thought of using Poster Sketch to check my own photos. I will now.

Thanks for th

2009-01-12T21:17:57-05:00

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Thanks for the tips, it was a great read!

OMG!!! Thanks

2009-01-12T21:51:02-05:00

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OMG!!! Thanks so very much for this :) I just spent all day re-doing my photos after reading this. My shop looks so awesome now!! I mean it was good before, but now... Well WOW!! So thank you :) You made my day!

Thanks for th

2009-01-12T22:10:33-05:00

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Thanks for the tip. I have the close ups in with the 5 photos but not the 1st one. I will be changing that!

I appreciate

2009-01-12T23:01:55-05:00

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I appreciate all your help!

Thank you for

2009-01-12T23:05:08-05:00

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Thank you for this super article - I went to Cherie's blog. It is very informative and a great tool! I really like the fact that this article was first posted on Cherie's blog! and has now made it here. congratulations! Cherie - and I love your comments about your childrens eyes!!!

Thank you for

2009-01-12T23:25:25-05:00

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Thank you for this! I see so many great things on Etsy, but the photos....it's so hard to be good at our chosen crafts AND to be great photographers AND have an eye for graphic design. Using poster sketch, which Etsy gives us for free, is such a great idea! Anything that helps us develop our "eye" is worth listening to.