Take Better Photos for Your Etsy Shop

Hi everyone,

I've started a list of articles I found from multiple sites with tips on taking better photos for your Etsy shop. Please feel free to add links to other articles you've found useful. Thanks!

Articles:
http://www.etsy.com/storque/how-to/etsy-success-the-right-camera-7355/
http://feathersfreesiasandfishingtackle.blogspot.com/2010/02/camera...
http://etsyselling.com/2009/11/3-quick-steps-to-improve-your-photos/
http://onthedotcreations.typepad.com/fine_tooth_comb/2009/11/want-b...
http://photojojo.com/content/tips/product-photo-tips-for-ebay-etsy-...
http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/433458/tips_for_taking_bet...
http://www.etsy.com/storque/how-to/staying-sharp-achieving-clarity-...
http://www.etsy.com/storque/how-to/how-to-photograph-jewelry-get-th...
http://www.etsy.com/storque/how-to/bright-light-big-color-using-ev-...
http://handmademarketing.org/category/handmade-item-photography-tips/
http://www.etsywiki.com/index.php?title=Photographing_items

Etsy.com Forum Discussions: (Source: http://www.etsywiki.com)
Photographing Jewelry
http://www.etsy.com/forums_thread.php?thread_id=552

How to improve your photos
http://www.etsy.com/forums_thread.php?thread_id=5169829

Photography Tips
http://www.etsy.com/forums_thread.php?thread_id=161

Photo Background/Lighting Suggestions
http://www.etsy.com/forums_thread.php?thread_id=18411

Best way to photograph your products
http://www.etsy.com/forums_thread.php?thread_id=2892

Pic Help ... I know, I know
http://www.etsy.com/forums_thread.php?thread_id=1784

Tried Everything Photos Still come out bad
http://www.etsy.com/forums_thread.php?thread_id=1387

Taking Photos Revisited
http://www.etsy.com/forums_thread.php?thread_id=1459

Photo Help
http://etsyselling.com/2009/11/forum-reprint-photos/

Maximize Your Handmade Products' Exposure with Multiple Photo Angles

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Permalink Reply by Victoria Baker on June 2, 2010 at 5:50am
I used to take my photos indoors with artificial lighting, I'd heard many people say that taking photos outside is much better and I just wanted to say it really does work!
Permalink Reply by Woolmint on August 27, 2010 at 5:32am
I wrote a blogpost about making better photos. It was some months ago, but it's still useful:

Pimp up your item photos
Permalink Reply by The Wingless Bird on October 2, 2010 at 1:13am
If I can take 'professional' looking pictures with a phone camera, it shouldn't be too hard. I highly recommend investing in photoshop, or something similar.

http://www.etsy.com/shop/TheWinglessbird

Permalink Reply by Brooke Fuller on January 19, 2011 at 1:41pm
If anyone wants to have their photographs done by a professional I have been in the field since 2003 and am quick, easy and affordable.  You can view my Etsy shop, Facebook Page or Website for samples of my work & a price quote.

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