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Shop Makeover Series: Feature Friendly Photos


Story by daniellexo Published on January 14, 2009 in How-To	Photo by SilverGarden

Want a few tips on getting your items featured? (...Not only by other Etsy community members curating their Treasuries, or Etsy Admin, but also all those bloggers featuring Etsy items?) Here are a few tips from the Shop Makeover Series to help make your photos and listings more appealing to curators everywhere!

1. Take Crisp, Clear Photos

Before and After by KreatedbyKelly

While this may be an obvious tip, it's still worth stating. Crisp, clean photos that show the details and texture of your work can make a world of difference. Make sure your photos are at least 430 pixels wide. (If they are smaller, Etsy will stretch them out to fit in your item listings and this will make them look blurry.) Here are a few great articles that can help you with photography. Put in the time to do some Photoshop touch up if you can't get a perfect exposure or lighting is tricky— it really counts! There are free tools now too, such as Piknik.

2. Keep it Simple

Before and After by KarensMonsters

Most featured items have very simple backgrounds that won't clash with the rest of the curated list or a curator's site. These types of backgrounds also make your work the star of the photo!

3. Angle & Crop

Before and After by lpdesigns

Before and After by idyllhands

Angles add depth and cropping adds a bit of intrigue; together these make for a detailed and eye-popping photo!

3b. Get Really Close

Before and After by InuInspirations

Look how "up close and personal" InuInspirations gets in this 'after' photo. I can immediately see how well made this item is, and in addition, it really makes me want to see more of the product! Experiment with the macro setting on your camera.

4. Steer Clear of Graphics & Text

Before and After by TatteredElegance

Aim for your photos to play well with others. Graphics will make your photos stand out in a way that may not complement the design aesthetic of neighboring items, or the design elements in the curator's own blog or site. Let your items speak for themselves in your item listing photos, especially the first thumbnail.

5. Take It to the Next Level with Background & Settings

PerlaAnne's final photo surely helped her get featured on Design*Sponge

A menagerie of your items in one photo (preferably NOT the first photo) can make it easy for a blogger to write about your work as a whole. (Make sure you note in your item description that this photo is to show a collection, and only one item is for sale.)

6. Live Models

Before and After by forthetiny

There's something about a living, breathing model (be that adult, baby or pet) that makes a product more relateable (and clickable!). Note in your description that the item is pictured in photo is just a sample (especially if you're selling something "intimate" like underwear). A great example from Hopeless says, "This item is made to order, you are not purchasing the item on the model."

On last example. This before and after incorporates a few things we love: model, natural light, cropping and simple backgrounds. Nice work rubypearl!

Thinking about making your item photos easier to feature? Send your before and after pics to our Etsy Shop Makeovers Flickr group.

Seller Handbook | Shop Makeover Series

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Jan. 14, 2009 at 1:59 p.m.

ArtMind

Love the tip about graphics and text! That's so disturbing in a picture! :) Great tips!

Jan. 14, 2009 at 2:01 p.m.

dayinthepark

This is a great list of tips and easy to understand/visualize. Thanks!

Jan. 14, 2009 at 2:06 p.m.

SCJJewelryDesign

Thanks for the great tips!

Jan. 14, 2009 at 2:10 p.m.

WearableByDesign

Ohhh! Great ideas!!

Jan. 14, 2009 at 2:15 p.m.

Yoola

Great ideas, going to have a look at my shop...

Jan. 14, 2009 at 2:38 p.m.

lalala08

Awesome!

Jan. 14, 2009 at 2:50 p.m.

CutieDynamite

Fantastic! It's always good to know what curators are looking for!

Jan. 14, 2009 at 3:04 p.m.

ASecondChance

great tips! thanks!

Jan. 14, 2009 at 3:10 p.m.

NannysDesigns

Great tips! I need to rework my photo.

Jan. 14, 2009 at 3:38 p.m.

BeadsInTheBelfry

ooh these were fantastic before and after shots! Great tips!

Jan. 14, 2009 at 4:37 p.m.

MieleMelograno

Thanks for all the different versions of the photo before and afters!
You are always so helpful!!!

Jan. 14, 2009 at 5:40 p.m.

ablemabel

Love the fact that you showed before and after shots! Really helps drive home the point!

Jan. 14, 2009 at 6:18 p.m.

worksofwhimsy

I'll be thinking about these tips when I take pictures tomorrow! Thanks.

Jan. 14, 2009 at 6:39 p.m.

InspirationPoint

Great ideas!! Good photos make all the difference between getting featured and not getting featured.

Jan. 14, 2009 at 6:56 p.m.

JesseMosher

great ! thank you

Jan. 14, 2009 at 7:25 p.m.

psychedelictara

Food for thought! Some great tips that I will definitely use in the future. Thanks! : )

Jan. 14, 2009 at 7:54 p.m.

paintingpam

Beautiful Photos, great tips and a goal to strive toward!!!

Jan. 14, 2009 at 8:07 p.m.

IcingOnTheCupcake

Thanks...great to keep in mind.

Jan. 14, 2009 at 8:27 p.m.

AnnaDenise

Great tips! Thanks!

Jan. 14, 2009 at 9:08 p.m.

daniellexo

You guys are too sweet! The thanks should go to all these Etsy sellers who sent me before and afters! They are perfect, right?

I'm so happy to see all the additions to the Etsy Shop Makeover Flickr Group! http://www.flickr.com/groups/etsyshop...

Great work everyone!

Jan. 14, 2009 at 11:26 p.m.

Penvern

Very Pragmatic advices!
Thank you. As a newcomer I take those with great consideration.

Jan. 15, 2009 at 1:17 a.m.

jeannesu

Great photo tips. I do see a lot of items pictured on etsy that I have a hard time figuring out what is for sale. I would not buy something that I can't clearly see what it is. Arty photos are great, but the idea is to sell a product. If the product is not clear I would think it would be hard to make a sale.

Jan. 15, 2009 at 3:05 a.m.

PeteAndRepeatVintage

I love how they handpick items. You never know what's going to make it to the front page. Maybe one day my pictures will make it there! Ooooooooo how lovely.

Jan. 15, 2009 at 3:06 a.m.

PeteAndRepeatVintage

Oh and thanks again for all the great advice!

Jan. 15, 2009 at 3:37 a.m.

OpusMuse

I'm always on a lookout for ways to improve my photography skills. Thanks for sharing your know-hows! Hearted a couple of great artists too!

Jan. 15, 2009 at 8:40 a.m.

AutumnLeavesJewelry

Great tips, I keep trying to improve mine...

Jan. 15, 2009 at 8:43 a.m.

JenniferCasady

Fabulous photo tips!!! I need to work on the angles and cropping tip.

Jan. 15, 2009 at 9:57 a.m.

evelaine

These tips will come in handy when I'm ready to set up shop.

Jan. 15, 2009 at 11:24 a.m.

EcoFriendlySoaps

Great suggestions. Thanks.

Jan. 15, 2009 at 1:17 p.m.

FluteTeacher

Thanks for the tips.

Jan. 15, 2009 at 1:58 p.m.

iomiss

congrats!!!! it's a fantastic article. I think so, It's really really important to take a lot of photos of each item and then to choose the better. Go close-up photos!!!!!

Jan. 15, 2009 at 2:04 p.m.

SASessories

I love that crochet dress, such wearable art! Yes, good photos do make a really big dif!

Jan. 15, 2009 at 2:19 p.m.

BDOODLES

Tips are always great. Back to work on those pic skills!

Jan. 15, 2009 at 3:02 p.m.

TokyoVogue

Great Post, I will def take a lot of this into consideration with my pics :)

Jan. 15, 2009 at 3:09 p.m.

littleputbooks

these are great. good photography is so important!

Jan. 15, 2009 at 4:05 p.m.

patriciasaabdesigns

Soooo helpful! Always fine tuning the photo stuff!

Jan. 15, 2009 at 4:59 p.m.

KaylaCoo

Great tips, I'm quite new to etsy so I need all the help I can get!

Jan. 15, 2009 at 7:43 p.m.

tgldesigns

Great Tips, Keep up the good work. I have been wondering how to get that closeup/blurry look to my porcelain beads and jewelry. New Year resolution is to market better and photos are all apart of that.

Jan. 15, 2009 at 10:27 p.m.

MissToryDesigns

I think I'll outsource my photography from now on. I think it will be far cheaper than buying a new camera!

Jan. 16, 2009 at 8:12 a.m.

jansonpottery

Great tips! Thanks for showing the difference between good and not so good!

Jan. 16, 2009 at 8:37 a.m.

Clevelandgirlie

Thanks for the info. Plain backgrounds - yeah, that's the ticket.

Jan. 16, 2009 at 3:28 p.m.

AmberDawnAccessories

Thank you so much for these tips! Completely an eye opener!

Jan. 16, 2009 at 5:06 p.m.

laceandlinks

Great tips thanks!

Jan. 16, 2009 at 5:32 p.m.

raisinlike

Excellent examples!

Jan. 16, 2009 at 7:39 p.m.

Serenities

Thanks!

Jan. 16, 2009 at 11:59 p.m.

PeridotMoon

Sweet #100
Loved the article it is direct with wonderful visual examples. Great Work!

Jan. 17, 2009 at 11:44 a.m.

shanekelley

Thanks for all the tips on improving business :)

Jan. 17, 2009 at 5:53 p.m.

EnchantedElmJewelry

One of things I love about Etsy is free advice from the more experienced. Thanks a bunch!

Jan. 17, 2009 at 10:54 p.m.

auntyk

this article is so helpful....thanks to all the contributors for making our shops a better place to see.

Jan. 18, 2009 at 7:36 a.m.

surfjewels

Some good ideas there and i think then its just lots of practice...

Handmade ethical jewellery: http://surfjewels.webhosting-for-free...

Jan. 18, 2009 at 3:52 p.m.

laijen

very helpful to know what I need to do to improve my shop. Thank you, (I've also enlisted my husband now to help with the photography.)

Jan. 19, 2009 at 12:11 a.m.

PreciousPoses

Great article ... and of course, I was drawn to the photo of the newborn -- a delightfully "Precious Pose"!

Jan. 19, 2009 at 4:46 a.m.

Petables

This was inspirational! Thanks

Jan. 20, 2009 at 1:26 a.m.

spicerakdesigns

Thank you for the wonderful suggestions. I have really been struggling with getting my new shop up to par and especially the photographs.

After reading all your shop make over articles and spent the last several days running back and forth between the shop and the camera, shop and the camera... Then I read your article regarding picnik and photos and life became easier. I love picnik and thanks so much for helping all of us newbie Etsians!!

Jan. 20, 2009 at 4:28 a.m.

honeybeejewelry

Thanks for the great advice. I redid all my photos and I think they look 100% better! I didn't know what my camera could do.

Jan. 20, 2009 at 10:03 a.m.

Vonni28

Thanks for the tips it really helped

Jan. 21, 2009 at 12:22 p.m.

CityChicCountryMouse

I love the before and afters! Thanks for the tips!

Jan. 21, 2009 at 12:30 p.m.

ShesFancy

Good advice. I am excited to try some new techniques for my photos. Thanks!

Jan. 21, 2009 at 12:38 p.m.

copernicus66

I can definitely use these suggestions. Thanks.

Jan. 21, 2009 at 12:43 p.m.

ArtziFartzi

I'm always drowning in technology so ....this has greatly helped me in my photo problems...so now can you help me with my laundry problems....how do I get my whites really white .... smiles, Christine

Jan. 21, 2009 at 12:43 p.m.

PointyPaws

Thanks!

Jan. 21, 2009 at 12:56 p.m.

isdesigns

Good advice ......working on it now.
Thank you.

Jan. 21, 2009 at 1:13 p.m.

gifts2give

Great ideas I can really work with!

Jan. 21, 2009 at 1:13 p.m.

Morningbird

Thanks for the great ideas, I do appreciate it because I am photo-challenged (hopefully that will change soon!) - I have been curious, though - I find the front page of Etsy is pretty much always the same and everyone is trying to look the same. I understand the cohesiveness thing so it makes sense to a point. Maybe some more features on different items? or something from Supplies? Or a change of look. The close-up-cropped-plain-background-thing is lovely but repetitive.

Jan. 21, 2009 at 1:18 p.m.

TejaesArt

Awesome tips! Can't wait to try it on some of my items.

Jan. 21, 2009 at 1:43 p.m.

mariasfavorites

Great tips - I love the angle shots.

Jan. 21, 2009 at 2:25 p.m.

moonbindery

Thanks for this article--it's really helpful. Improving my photos is definitely an ongoing process.

Jan. 21, 2009 at 2:48 p.m.

erinmapes

Great tips. I'm always looking for ways to improve my photos.

Jan. 21, 2009 at 2:53 p.m.

MargaroArt

Great tips! This just what I needed.

Jan. 21, 2009 at 2:56 p.m.

bremerweave

All this makes so much sense! Thanks!

Jan. 21, 2009 at 3:14 p.m.

naKiMuli

thank you sooo much for this!

Jan. 21, 2009 at 3:19 p.m.

bijougirldesigns

Great tips! Thank you!

Jan. 21, 2009 at 5:58 p.m.

TanyaLoganJewellery

Thanks! I totally agree with Fiona Chapman - I need some sun! It's funny how different things seem on the camera screen than on your page - will definately revise my techniques...

Jan. 21, 2009 at 8:03 p.m.

PorchlightVintage

this set of tips is the best I've seen - fantastic! Simple and utterly clear examples! Nice work putting this together.

Jan. 21, 2009 at 8:54 p.m.

hempandmore

Nice photo comparisons! :-)

Jan. 21, 2009 at 9:41 p.m.

LadybugLimited

thanks for the tips-- I'll be back for a re-read when I take more pix next week!

Jan. 21, 2009 at 10:06 p.m.

thesmilingfoxstudio

I still can't believe how helpful this site is! Etsy really wants you to succeed. Articles like this are fantastic: thanks a lot!

Jan. 21, 2009 at 11:47 p.m.

StaceyDawn

Wow...that was great seeing the difference in the before and after pictures!

Jan. 22, 2009 at 12:19 a.m.

zombiepenguen

Just what I needed, I know what I'll be doing this weekend. Thank you!

Jan. 22, 2009 at 10:05 a.m.

sugartreecreek

I've really been paying attention to the backgrounds that show off the items the best. It's hard for me to get a decent picture so close-up and I'm a photographer!Thanks for sharing

Jan. 22, 2009 at 1:24 p.m.

alisonkelleydesigns

I love before and afters! Thanks for sharing this info, it really helps to get an idea of the different angels too.

Jan. 22, 2009 at 1:55 p.m.

Frommyhand

Wonderful tips, thankyou

Jan. 22, 2009 at 7:50 p.m.

Tumus

I know the article link to Picnik goes to the other Storque article, but it would be great to have a direct link to Picnik from this one as well for those who want to find it in one shot :)

I love the before and after photos, wonderful improvements and it just goes to show that if you slow down and think about your picture you can capture something amazing!

Jan. 22, 2009 at 10:03 p.m.

CheekyVintageCloset

Great tips, thank you

Jan. 25, 2009 at 12:27 a.m.

zombiepenguen

Thank you! I'm finishing up my new photos now and I'm much happier with them now.

Jan. 25, 2009 at 1:10 p.m.

mpaperarts

I'm grabbing my camera!

Jan. 25, 2009 at 4:35 p.m.

ArtWhims

Great! I think that Feb goal #1 will be to redo some photos :D

Jan. 25, 2009 at 8:21 p.m.

Soov

Thank you sooo much, Daniellexo! I've tried to incorporate your tips and hope it's apparent in my recent photos. Now I just have to retake those back pages of mine. lol!

Jan. 25, 2009 at 11:37 p.m.

That70sShoppe

Great Tips!

Jan. 26, 2009 at 9:58 a.m.

Junkartist

even with photoshop I still can't get it right, will have more luck now though. thanks

Jan. 26, 2009 at 10:07 a.m.

LaurieLou

Great tips for new etsy shop owners!

Jan. 26, 2009 at 1:21 p.m.

VintageIsle

Thank you for this; it really emphasizes how important photography will be to our new shop!

Jan. 26, 2009 at 2:48 p.m.

Softpencil

very good tips!!!

Jan. 26, 2009 at 8:54 p.m.

inspiringcolor

I'm just curious though, for a clothing seller, most of our items are made-to-order, but some aren't. Should we only use models on our made-to-order clothing? Or can we note that modeled garments are laundered prior to shipment? This would be important for vintage clothing especially, not just our tie-dye stuff.

Jan. 27, 2009 at 1:59 p.m.

paulasmits

Thank you so much. I just started my shop 3 days ago and this helps me. Actually, I would like to know what everyone thinks of my shop :o)

Jan. 27, 2009 at 5:19 p.m.

tinybeadsny

This article has some great advice. I just moved and wanted to revamp my pictures. I will be drawing on these tips and inspiration from my new surroundings to update my photos!

Jan. 28, 2009 at 4:09 p.m.

designstyles07

After reading this I went back and looked at a bunch of my pics and updated them. There are still a few that need some work, but overall this was a very helpful post. Thanks :o)

Jan. 29, 2009 at 7:22 p.m.

ScentfulIndulgence

I agree with designstyles07, this post has been helpful. I did some retakes today and they came out beautiful.

One example,
http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?...

Thank you Etsy!!!

Jan. 30, 2009 at 11:21 a.m.

mybabydiapers

Nice photos and informations!! I try to take my photos like these :-)) I hope you like
http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=...

Jan. 31, 2009 at 2:53 p.m.

pandawithcookie

I've been working on my photography since I joined and have had big improvements. Thanks for some more tips.

Feb. 1, 2009 at 6:38 p.m.

amyelisedesigns

Love the tips! Thank you!

Feb. 2, 2009 at 11:20 a.m.

Liyana

I must try this great tips :) thanks

Feb. 3, 2009 at 3:30 p.m.

saludamoon

Re-shot all my photos. What a difference a tip makes! Thank you!

Feb. 4, 2009 at 1:36 a.m.

nannastyle

Great article - very practical. Helps you get a fresh perspective of your items. Will do my best...

Feb. 4, 2009 at 11:16 p.m.

SkyscraperArt

It would be great if Etsy would add a photo editing feature to the uploading picture site. Many other sites do have them. Maybe not a Phtoshop but anything would help. Pictures tell the story!

Feb. 6, 2009 at 6:28 p.m.

starflowersilver

wow, what a difference a little planning makes. Have taken notes!

thanks!

Feb. 7, 2009 at 11:09 a.m.

bikimiki

Great tips! Thank you so much!

Feb. 9, 2009 at 11:49 a.m.

luxandlove

these tips have definitely helped me see things from a different angle - thanks!
Lux x

Feb. 12, 2009 at 7:51 p.m.

nikki1264

awesome tips....

Feb. 13, 2009 at 9:34 a.m.

thedryingrack

great tips! thanks!

Feb. 16, 2009 at 1:47 p.m.

originalsample

I love tips on photography and I love the community spirit
etsy gives to all who access it on line.

Feb. 19, 2009 at 11:06 p.m.

TreasuresFromHawaii

THANK YOU THANK YOU for these gr8 tips...as a new etsy seller you have given me inspirational ideas with which to go back and "start all over again" the right way on my listed items' photos...much appreci8d!

Feb. 25, 2009 at 11:18 a.m.

candysparksrocks

i love the before and afters! i needed that!

candy

Feb. 26, 2009 at 5:11 p.m.

CJsBeadedJewelry

I just emailed a friend last night that the photos are kind of tough to do but the more you do it, the easier it gets! Thanks for the extra tips---just what I needed to know!! CJ

March 1, 2009 at 7:35 p.m.

strawberrycouture

One great tip I use is orton effect from Gimp photo editing software. It's great and it's free. The feature eliminates the ugly gray undertone you get after taking the picture.

March 3, 2009 at 8:01 p.m.

sixpence

great tips ive been needing to get some decent close ups!

March 4, 2009 at 8:45 a.m.

scottshandmadecrafts

The before and after shots are the best! Going to flickr Shop Makeover group to see more...

March 12, 2009 at 7:46 a.m.

nichan

thank you for this article, etsy...
and also would like to share www.faststone.com for editing picture...may be it can be a useful tool for etsian here (^.^)...anyway, it's free...

March 12, 2009 at 8:10 a.m.

CheekyVintageCloset

good tips.

March 17, 2009 at 10:06 a.m.

BellaLili

What great tips! Now if I could just find a living breathing model! Anyone interested? lol ;)

April 1, 2009 at 2:24 p.m.

JewelryDesignsByChar

Awesome tips...I think mine are alot better now than a few months ago!!

April 9, 2009 at 7:17 p.m.

DalkullanJewelry

Thanks for the tips!

April 22, 2009 at 10:51 p.m.

ArtMadeByTammy

Awesome Tips!

April 24, 2009 at 8:45 a.m.

yellowgoat

great tips. ;D

May 10, 2009 at 3:50 p.m.

stoneandbone

Perfect. PK

May 12, 2009 at 10:38 a.m.

IkvothaMashiach70

Great tips for newbies!

May 29, 2009 at 6:10 p.m.

animalartista

yes very helpful! thanks

June 2, 2009 at 10:02 a.m.

myloveshop

Good ..thanks

June 4, 2009 at 5:41 a.m.

zeropumpkin

oh wow amzing.b4 & after

June 4, 2009 at 10:36 a.m.

teaandsweets

Thanks for the tips!

June 9, 2009 at 10:17 a.m.

onceabarnatime

Thanks Great tips!

June 18, 2009 at 6:06 p.m.

BuckarooBones

Fantastic article. A big Woof of thanks.

June 19, 2009 at 6:52 a.m.

DanceInMyGarden

always grateful to have good photo info..thanks! Agree about using models..they make it real.

June 19, 2009 at 9:36 a.m.

baconsquarefarm

This is awesome article, how did I miss this before, so much info to absorb, thank goodness for favorites. Again a big thank you Daniellexo~!

June 19, 2009 at 6:03 p.m.

JADjewelry

Thank you for the info!

June 19, 2009 at 10:46 p.m.

BGMCREATIONS

Great article with excellent thoughts on self and neighbor...we newbies would have no clue! Thanks!

June 20, 2009 at 7:16 a.m.

EttyLouise

This is my first visit. Don't know how to do anything on Etsy yet but this article will help. thank you

June 20, 2009 at 6:39 p.m.

EternallyOptimistic

Great tips. Thank you! :)

June 20, 2009 at 9:32 p.m.

cottoncupcakeshoppe

great information, thanks for sharing!

June 22, 2009 at 1:08 p.m.

solagratiadesigns

Thanks, I needed that! Will try to get better!

June 22, 2009 at 2:36 p.m.

Squier

Great tips!

June 22, 2009 at 3:15 p.m.

ozarkquilts

Thanks for all the help!

June 22, 2009 at 9:13 p.m.

2harrisons

Oh, WOW!!!! This is just the info/advice I have been looking for. I love ETSY and you guys have really got this down pat.

June 23, 2009 at 9:12 p.m.

papayastudio

Love it thanks. Does it matter if it's a live model or not? I've read in some other places that people may not want to see hats and clothing on live models if they're one of a kind. Regardless, great tips!

June 23, 2009 at 9:37 p.m.

CreationsdeFlorence

Great tips, especially about taking pictures using the MACRO feature on the camera. However, I take pictures of glass and I find it very hard to do. I take my pictures outside (on a non-rainy day!) but have lots of trouble with "wrong" colors. The white background I use is rarely white on the final picture.

June 24, 2009 at 1:28 p.m.

goodtogoeco

Great info! I always wondered whether to crop out the faces of models. The photo by rubypearl is a great example of how faces can add to the look and feel.

June 24, 2009 at 2:13 p.m.

karasstudio

Awesome tips! :o) Thanks Etsy!

June 24, 2009 at 5:23 p.m.

PiratesandPrincesses

Lots of good ideas!

June 25, 2009 at 7:57 a.m.

JoDyer

Thanks for the tips!

June 25, 2009 at 1:10 p.m.

mruxndesign

cool ideas! i have all of them incorporated in my presentation ...
;) but never made it to the front page of etsy!
cheers and have a wonderful day!
kris from MR UXN DESIGN > www.mr-uxn.com

June 25, 2009 at 1:18 p.m.

MalviMart

Thank you great info

June 25, 2009 at 2:59 p.m.

Renelouisedesigns

These are great tips for a newbie like me!

June 25, 2009 at 3:03 p.m.

svsoaps

Very helpful tips. Thank you so much for the great advice. I am going to take a look at my shop photos and reevaluate my pics. Thanks again.

June 25, 2009 at 3:09 p.m.

baraness75

Brilliant!

June 25, 2009 at 4:06 p.m.

MelissaCaronJeweller

Very good tips!

June 26, 2009 at 9:58 p.m.

ten23designs

The before & after's were amazing.

July 25, 2009 at 6:09 p.m.

TheOldVirginian

Very good tips. Very useful. Thank you.

July 28, 2009 at 4:43 p.m.

wingflash

thanks--i guess i should remove the text from my pictures!

Aug. 7, 2009 at 10:32 a.m.

LizzyBdesigns

Great Information, Thank you so much!!

Aug. 11, 2009 at 3:41 p.m.

kitchenstitchen

Great advice. Just be careful of too much reflection, like the wood table with the pouch. It's called "blowout" and causes ones eyes to focus on it rather than the subject. I learned this one the hard way through a photo I submitted to a local camera club contest.

Aug. 11, 2009 at 3:47 p.m.

MaisonBeegeoux

I save every one of the photography emails that link to these incredible lessons. It wasn't until I read the first one that I actually deciphered the symbols on my camera and realized maybe "program" wasn't the best choice for a novice.

Aug. 11, 2009 at 3:50 p.m.

stockannette

Loving the before-and-afters. Thanks!

Aug. 11, 2009 at 3:52 p.m.

Simag

☀☀☀☀☀☀THANK YOU☀☀☀☀☀☀
☀☀☀☀☀☀great tips!☀☀☀☀☀☀

Aug. 11, 2009 at 3:52 p.m.

karmascreation

Great Article - Great Info! :)

Aug. 11, 2009 at 4:02 p.m.

EmmaHadley

These are great tips thanks!
The difference between the before and after shots is amazing :D

Aug. 11, 2009 at 4:07 p.m.

ThatOldBlueHouse2

Thanks for the tips. I REALLY STRUGGLE with my photos. Try and try again! :)

Aug. 11, 2009 at 4:12 p.m.

EQart

super helpful, thank you!!

Aug. 11, 2009 at 4:18 p.m.

artbymsr

Thanks for some more great tips!

Aug. 11, 2009 at 4:19 p.m.

LomaPrietaPottery

Very helpful tips! Thanks!

Aug. 11, 2009 at 4:19 p.m.

lilgoose

Sweet!! Thank you!

Aug. 11, 2009 at 4:22 p.m.

SueJack

I'm going to try some of your ideas on my statement necklaces and evening bags....thank you for the hints!

Aug. 11, 2009 at 4:36 p.m.

LittleWhiteDresser

great article - thank you!

Aug. 11, 2009 at 4:37 p.m.

jemporium

Thanks for the tips! I realized that it is very important to take a few photos from very close up.

Aug. 11, 2009 at 4:40 p.m.

AuntiePearl

It may take a little more time, but after seeing the before and after photos, it is certainly worth it! Thanks for these tips and all the others.

Aug. 11, 2009 at 4:41 p.m.

kandacewright

Awesome tips!

Aug. 11, 2009 at 4:42 p.m.

yotldesigns

Thanks for the great advice.Sometimes it is so hard to figure out what you should be looking for.

Aug. 11, 2009 at 4:45 p.m.

bijouxdellostregatto

Thank you for the tips!! Very useful!

Aug. 11, 2009 at 4:50 p.m.

DoubleTake09

Great tips!! As an aspiring photographer, I can always use more tips and tricks of the trade :)

Aug. 11, 2009 at 4:57 p.m.

jbeaudet

Those are some great tips Danielle! Do you have any tips on how to photograph paintings so they get featured? I've had a couple of my photo art prints on the front page(yay) but never a painting. Is there a way to make a painting more attractive for a front page pick?

Aug. 11, 2009 at 5:06 p.m.

worksandfinds

I'm really working on it.

Aug. 11, 2009 at 5:10 p.m.

WANTZIT

One of the best "tips articles" I have seen...You did it well...A picture is worth a thousand words. I have not made a front page, but have made a couple of blogs and treasuries recently...that is progress.

Aug. 11, 2009 at 5:13 p.m.

sureynot

thanks for the tips!

Aug. 11, 2009 at 5:14 p.m.

sureynot

thanks for the tips!

Aug. 11, 2009 at 5:18 p.m.

andiesink

great tips...thanks for the info!

Aug. 11, 2009 at 5:34 p.m.

MandiandMaddi

I recently gave my shop a makeover, i closed my old shop and opened another one with a new brand name that i use everywhere else. I took some more professional photos and even thought about listing in colour scheme order. Would anyone like to take a look for me and let me know what you think? Only another etsian knows the work involved in setting up shop!!!

Aug. 11, 2009 at 5:47 p.m.

ColorfulDesigns

Great article! Thanks!

Aug. 11, 2009 at 5:55 p.m.

ArrayedAndAdorned

Thanks!

Aug. 11, 2009 at 5:56 p.m.

pickledbeads

Great tips! I'm inspired to go take new photos!

Aug. 11, 2009 at 6:15 p.m.

JemmDeeCreations

Thanks for all these tips. Specially about using models.

Aug. 11, 2009 at 6:25 p.m.

YiraPradoDesigns

great tips! thank you.

Aug. 11, 2009 at 6:31 p.m.

Loustudio

Thanks for the great tips. I have been experimenting with my photos and your topic surelly will help.

Aug. 11, 2009 at 6:43 p.m.

Scallyrags

awesome tips

Aug. 11, 2009 at 6:50 p.m.

DawnsAtelier

Thank you -- I'll have to give some of these a try!

Aug. 11, 2009 at 6:54 p.m.

lovemarie

Wow! Glad this article came up. But I too, would like to know, how will you know when your shop is going to be featured? Also, I like to see certain items,especially jewelry, shown on a live model, its great for getting a proper idea of the size, length, etc.

Aug. 11, 2009 at 6:55 p.m.

DoodlebugAccessories

This has been a great learning experience!

Aug. 11, 2009 at 7:04 p.m.

Becca617

Thanks for the tips! Great things to work on!!

Aug. 11, 2009 at 7:08 p.m.

vanessamoore

Awesome!!! Thanks for the tips!! :-)

Aug. 11, 2009 at 7:26 p.m.