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Product Photography for Craft Businesses
Product photography can be a vital skill for a craft business to help facilitate remote and online sales where customers cannot see and handle the products in person.
Poor quality product photography does not help to sell the product and can in fact hide many of the positive aspects of the product and become a barrier to succeeding in securing a sale.
If a craft business owner is serious about selling their products online, they really should spend sometime researching how to produce better product photography that shows the products in the best possible light and makes customers excited by the product.
If you know of a page that offers useful advice on product photography, please let us know.
See Marketing and PR for more information about promoting your business.
10 Online Alternatives for Simple Photo Editing +tab
10 free alternatives to Photoshop or other image tools.
Photographing your work: Studio lighting on location +tab
How to photograph your knitting and crochet on location - applies to other items too
Photographing your work - how to photograph your knitting +tab
Essential if you make knitted or crocheted garments to sell or write knitting or crochet patterns. Follow link to second part.
Art Photography Guide +tab
This free 25 page PDF is offered for download to all those who subscribe to WetCanvas.com's newsletter. Some aspects are a little dated, but some good information for craft and art photography.
How to use a light box and photo editing software to make beautiful photographs +tab
Tutorial explaining how to make a light box and how to edit your photos to achieve great results.
How to Make An Inexpensive Light Tent – DIY +tab
Instructions for making a light tent using basic materials
DIY Lightbox Light Box for Product Photography +tab
How to make a light box using a few basic materials - detailed instructions
How-to Photograph Jewelry: Get the Basics with Vadjutka +tab
Lots of tips for photographing jewelry including examples. Written for Etsy but applies to any online store.
Feature Friendly Photos +tab
Tips on getting your items featured - written by Etsy but sound tips that relate to any online sales
Using EV and White Balance to Make Your Photos True to Life +tab
Taking a great photo is all about managing light. Nothing is more frustrating than photos that turn out too dark, too washed out, or off-color. From Etsy but applies to any online store.
Make Your Photos Pop with Histograms and Levels +tab
From Etsy but applies to any online store.
How to Style Your Photos +tab
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. From Etsy but applies to any onlin
