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Etsy Pictures - Tips and Tricks from a Graphic Designer

Etsy Pictures - Tips and Tricks from a Graphic Designer

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I am a Graphic Designer with 10+ years of experience. Recently I've become very fond of ETSY and all things handmade. While looking around and promoting my own doodles, I have seen some very "different" product images here on ETSY. The good, the bad and the ugly :(
So, instead of biting my tongue every time I see photos that certainly don't do much (or worse) for the wonderful products they're supposed to represent, I decided to offer this little collection of Tips and Tricks for taking really great, exciting, ETSY-front-page-worthy pictures. Without expensive equipment, fancy materials and professional help!
5 pages of advice on lighting, background choices and clever props, written with humor, links to helpful websites and illustrated with some great examples from the fellow Etsians.
Also, on the right here, you can see the examples of photos that I myself styled, shot and photoshopped, just as proof that this snobbish and opinionated designer (me) knows what she's talking about :)

Delivered as PDF file to your email the same day order is placed.

Feedback:
from sudzykitty: Awesome information! It will help me SO much! Thank you!
from AFineDistraction: Hi RaShell! I just wanted to let you know that I read the tutorial and I think you did a wonderful job. Lots of ver good, specific advice there.
from PlowandPony: Great Tips! I can already see a difference in my Photography! Thanks so much!
from GreenCleanToys: Wonderful tips .... thanks so much for offering this! I am about to purchase a new camera and want to make the best of it!
Also, please see Emily Wise Jewelry Shop, all the newest photos are made after she read my tutorial ;) http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=5632807

EXTRA: For some excellent Etsy Business Tips and Help guides, visit Think Bakery's shop: http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=7038735

Added on Nov 04, 2009