tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5360154487648238160.post8674392130409986677..comments2024-03-08T03:21:58.703-05:00Comments on Etsy Vintage Team: The Biggest Distinction Between ShopsRJ's This and That Boutiquehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02571450421394581776noreply@blogger.comBlogger16125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5360154487648238160.post-37534580785126447952011-10-27T00:16:31.389-04:002011-10-27T00:16:31.389-04:00This was such a good post! I'd run out right ...This was such a good post! I'd run out right now to buy an OTT light if it wasn't 12:15 am! <br /><br />I hope someone will post next on great lower-cost cameras for Etsy shots -- especially macros. I've read the Etsy blogs about cameras, but they're SO expensive!Anne@Kitschy Vintagehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08712937651022641233noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5360154487648238160.post-38889421456822453582011-09-09T20:40:09.863-04:002011-09-09T20:40:09.863-04:00Thank you Beppie- right back at ya!
MaryThank you Beppie- right back at ya!<br /><br />MaryTipple and Snackhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00264463375173833205noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5360154487648238160.post-70628887444561215042011-09-09T20:37:43.876-04:002011-09-09T20:37:43.876-04:00This comment has been removed by the author.Tipple and Snackhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00264463375173833205noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5360154487648238160.post-3339066095056443652011-09-08T20:40:33.972-04:002011-09-08T20:40:33.972-04:00This is a fabulous read with great photos. Unfortu...This is a fabulous read with great photos. Unfortunately, I am now hanging my head in shame :(<br />Darn you for being right!! LOL.Happily Era After and The Vintage Reader Etsy Shopshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04468933711192632408noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5360154487648238160.post-11665468890821191172011-09-08T20:05:37.932-04:002011-09-08T20:05:37.932-04:00OK, you all have really made me see the light! Tom...OK, you all have really made me see the light! Tomorrow it is on to rethinking my photos!<br />Thanks for the push and the advice!cindy-the vintage hat shophttp://thevintagehatshop.etsy.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5360154487648238160.post-6253981702264442862011-09-08T09:55:08.946-04:002011-09-08T09:55:08.946-04:00This is the best post ever. Such great advise... ...This is the best post ever. Such great advise... and the examples look like works of art. Beautiful!Vintage Linenshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14295422605686118860noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5360154487648238160.post-56735286650662531122011-09-07T22:28:31.215-04:002011-09-07T22:28:31.215-04:00Tipple ROCKS!
Heidi, always love your blogs.
I...Tipple ROCKS!<br /><br />Heidi, always love your blogs. <br /><br />I'm now inspired to re-shoot many of my listings and I'm also celebrating that you reminded me that I have a wonderful Ott in my basement which I purchased during my sewing days.<br /><br />Thank you so much for featuring my photo. It does look great :)<br /><br />-Beppiebeppienoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5360154487648238160.post-11638674608896147912011-09-07T21:55:18.684-04:002011-09-07T21:55:18.684-04:00I swear I've sold things simply because it was...I swear I've sold things simply because it was a good photo. I have several items that sit, and sit, and deep down I know it's because it's not a very photo and it needs to be redone...<br /><br />I love photography and did invest in a semi-fancy camera. I've been having fun with it for Etsy, but also in my personal life. Frankly, many of the photos taken with my old not-so-fancy camera are just as good!<br /><br />I like natural light using NO flash, but I wonder if glare and shine detracts or adds to a product photo.<br /><br />Thanks for including my photo! (Even with shine and glare!)<br /><br />JennyJennyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10034551976045029920noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5360154487648238160.post-69053606147404538772011-09-07T16:41:03.614-04:002011-09-07T16:41:03.614-04:00Great post as always, Heidi!
Im getting ready to ...Great post as always, Heidi!<br /><br />Im getting ready to shoot another load and as always, will be pulling items that are already listed for re-shoots...its a never ending process!!!Mascara Joneshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17499427373819599953noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5360154487648238160.post-55222308319299950562011-09-07T14:22:02.252-04:002011-09-07T14:22:02.252-04:00Good advice, and wonderful photos! Just to play de...Good advice, and wonderful photos! Just to play devil's advocate, I'd argue in favor of the judiciously executed close-up--not for every item, but sometimes it can be a compelling first shot and every bit as successful as an item with white all around it. It can also be exciting to have part of the item running off the page, or to use a different background. I think there's a lot to be said for experimentation and variety.<br /><br />Here are some great examples of what I mean:<br /><br />http://www.etsy.com/listing/81117135/fabulous-vintage-cal-style-usa-265-huge<br /><br />http://www.etsy.com/listing/48018087/vintage-rolled-magazine-recycled-paper<br /><br />http://www.etsy.com/listing/73815593/vintage-1960s-orange-sherbert-high-heel<br /><br />http://www.etsy.com/listing/81107757/vintage-carriage-wheels-pair-rusticCallooh Callayhttp://www.etsy.com/shop/calloohcallaynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5360154487648238160.post-9378237771909168092011-09-07T13:29:36.929-04:002011-09-07T13:29:36.929-04:00Great advice, as always. As a buyer, I prefer cle...Great advice, as always. As a buyer, I prefer clear shots on contrasting backgrounds. White on white, dark on dark---the item gets lost. I also need to see the maker's marks and/or tag. Much more important (to me) than all the staging in th world. Maybe someday Etsy will allow MORE than 5 photos. (hey, a agirl can dream, right?)nora - treasurehuntvintagehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04559160273028847391noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5360154487648238160.post-23112238605212398802011-09-07T10:00:20.966-04:002011-09-07T10:00:20.966-04:00This is invaluable advice for vintage sellers on E...This is invaluable advice for vintage sellers on Etsy. The best photos definitely lead to the best exposure.<br /><br />I feel for vintage clothing sellers on Etsy...it's difficult to get a good thumbnail. So many of them show as torsos, which don't look so great in treasuries :)<br /><br />In the pursuit of great Etsy-sytle photos, I hope we never let the photo become more important than the product. I will pass you by if you don't also show me marks (on jewelry, porcelain, etc.) and closeup photos of condition issues.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5360154487648238160.post-66181817537621041672011-09-07T07:01:12.899-04:002011-09-07T07:01:12.899-04:00So true Heidi- it's ALL about the photos! Our ...So true Heidi- it's ALL about the photos! Our team has some amazing photographers- I'm envious of their skills and style. <br /><br />An in expensive camera with a good macro lens and some softly diffused natural light is all you need.<br /><br />Thank you for your kind words.mary / tippleandsnacknoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5360154487648238160.post-89286435186608582072011-09-07T06:10:14.513-04:002011-09-07T06:10:14.513-04:00Great examples of great item photos. I think it...Great examples of great item photos. I think it's particularly important with vintage items to show them in a modern and clean way, That way it's easier for buyers to imagine what it would look like in their home or space.Suzanne@threepeatshttp://threepeats.etsy.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5360154487648238160.post-20361499184088272152011-09-07T02:14:01.402-04:002011-09-07T02:14:01.402-04:00my photos skills still need improvement but they&#...my photos skills still need improvement but they're a vast improvement from when I first started selling on etsy.Sometimes I look back at my first sales and shudder,hehehe.art deco damehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08918869259278566485noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5360154487648238160.post-38142523268188922192011-09-07T00:00:18.124-04:002011-09-07T00:00:18.124-04:00Great!
Thanks so much for featuring one of my list...Great!<br />Thanks so much for featuring one of my listing photos. I've been working so hard on my photos so this has been really encouraging. I always have a struggle between wanting to be different but also going along with what I keep hearing works for photos. I always want to be different, but what has been said to work, works, and I just need to do it because it obviously looks good. I just miss adding color to my pics, but I can always save that for secondary photos.<br /><br />Kari @ TPBVintage.etsy.comKari McDonaldhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07724403122079826224noreply@blogger.com