When starting our Etsy site and this one as well, one thing I kept reading was how important it is to have good pictures of your work. While I knew this was the case, I couldn't really figure out how to get them to turn out right. We don't have many places in our home where there is enough natural light to take good pictures. Another problem we had was the background. I'm sure no one really wants to see our chaotic lives in the background of the pictures of things they would like to buy.
First, we tried computer chairs
First, we tried computer chairs
And a few other places
And for a while, I used a shelf on my bookshelf
But with a little research, I found tips that helped me create this
That is a tri-fold poster board, and a piece of cardboard that is wrapped in a basic patterned, non-shiny wrapping paper. (Notice the "life" in the background. Yeah, no one wants to see that!)
And our photos went from this, with artificial light, and a background that is to dark
To this, with natural light, and a lighter background.
It also helps make our photos consistent.
The mini photo booth has definitely helped to enhance our photos, but honestly, nothing makes me happier than to see one of our pieces in a picture with a happy customer!
The mini photo booth has definitely helped to enhance our photos, but honestly, nothing makes me happier than to see one of our pieces in a picture with a happy customer!