Handmade Weddings: Wedding Photography Unveiled with Jacqueline Tobin
We invited Jacqueline Tobin, author of Wedding Photography Unveiled, to share her knowledge with our readers. Jacqueline is a great resource for insider info for both newly engaged brides-and grooms-to-be, as well as photographers interested in breaking into the wedding business. She'll be live in …
Shop Makeover Series: Photogenic Collaborations
As part of our Shop Makeover Series, rubypearl will be hosting a follow up talk in the Virtual Labs at 4pm today, Monday January 19, 2009!“I can’t sell my dresses online.” This was the answer I would give over and over again when asked if I had a website. My dresses sold like crazy at local boutiques and craft fairs …
Shop Makeover Series: Are Your Photos Frontpage Worthy?
After hearing the many Etsy sellers discussing what it takes to be chosen for the Etsy home page, StudioCherie decided to share some helpful tips on her blog, Studio Cherie. (A great resource for Etsy sellers!) She also shared the tip in the Shop Makeover flickr group. We love to see sellers sharing their …
Etsy Holiday How-To #4: Photographing Your Items
For our fourth how-to in this series, the Etsy Labs crew escapes the glare of the paparrazi just long enough to show you how to make your item photos look sharp and professional. From backdrops to cropping, learn how to make those JPEGS sparkle and shine! And remember to stay tuned for our how-to next week …
Gotta Travel On: PhotoAmerica's Roadtrip Across the U.S.
This July 4th, whether you're grilling in Iowa or watching fireworks over Central Park, you will inevitably reflect on the nation, and of course, how the American spirit fuels the handmade lifestyle. Photographer, Mary Haggerty aka PhotoAmerica, spends her time roadtripping and then documenting the …
Etsy Wooden Cut-Out Photo Op!
So, you know those things? You stand behind a piece of wood or cardboard and put your face into a hole and when your friend takes a picture it looks like you are a circus strongman, or a politician, or a two headed girl with a pet unicorn? What are those things called?! Whatever they're called, Etsy is going to have a …
How-to Photograph Jewelry: Get the Basics with Vadjutka
vadjutka.etsy.com recently submitted a piece on Hungarian traditional and contemporary crafts for the Etsy World Tour series. Turns out she has worked as a professional photojournalist. She now sells her jewelry on Etsy, and so she has some crucial tips for jewelry sellers who want to take great photos …
Etsy Pets in Vogue: Getting The Right Shot
It's pet week here at the Storque! Keep tabs on the Etsy Pets featured column for all the cute pet stuff you can handle. Sellers, here are some expert tips for pooch and other pet modeling... With pet fashion and creature comforts more popular than ever, many of us are using our own furry friends to model and …
Handmade Wedding Series: Inside Tips from Wedding Photographer MagicIsland
MagicIsland makes a living as a wedding photographer in North Carolina. She shares some tips with the Handmade Wedding Series on how to find the right photographer for your nuptials. Can you introduce yourself and tell me about your experiences as a photographer?My names Mary Haggerty, I have a …
Staying Sharp: Achieving Clarity and Crispness in Your Photos
When you sell your craft online, photos are vitally important to your success. Without a physical item to touch and look at, your customers rely on your pictures as their tactile experience. Nothing will turn away a customer faster than a blurry photo with inscrutable details. Luckily, there are many …
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