How-To: Brighten Your Photos with Paperama
I love to see Etsy sellers sharing their skills! I caught a great Flickr photo tutorial by Etsy seller Paperama and I thought I would share her wisdom with you! Inspired by other Flickr members commenting on her beautiful photos, Paperama, responded with a handy photo-tutorial. Paperama uses Picnik, a …
Seller How-To: Packaging Ideas
Since I started working for Etsy I turned from a full time seller to a full time buyer. (Ok, maybe I'm exaggerating. I'm not shopping all the time...Sometimes I've spent all my money and I'm just adding to my favorites.) My very favorite thing about buying on Etsy is getting packages — it's like a little mini party each …
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 …
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 …
Customer Care Tip: Privacy and Custom Orders
Dear Sellers: We love all of the custom items available on Etsy, and we hope that the return of Alchemy will make it easier for buyers to request custom pieces and for sellers to list them. However, there are some things to keep in mind when making and listing custom and personalized items.With such amazing …
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 …
Give Props: How to Style Your Photos
Styling is a tool with unlimited possibilities. It can help your products and your store present a unique and cohesive presence to potential buyers and existing customers who are interested in getting to know you better.In professional circles, a stylist is someone who works closely with a …
