Taking good product shots

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I participated in a little madeit promo /competition for several weeks and I have to say some days it was painful finding GOOD photos!!!!!!!! Bec (founder of madeit) seems to find plenty of nice shots but she might spend a lot more time looking for them, than I had time to.



A good photo goes a long way to selling your product - especially when you are relying on online sales and customers can't touch your items! I have been guilty of taking photos in a hurry just to list an item in my store and I don't claim to be an expert but I try hard to make them as appealing as possible. My light cube has really helped product shots at night and I mostly try to shoot in natural light with no flash. Notice the simple, consistent backgrounds in these photos courtesy of Decor8.



There are lots of helpful tutorials online and you can even make your own light tent. Etsy's has a few great tutorials on their blog re: photographing products. Have a happy weekend! I am having a little holiday with my family next week which includes NO internet connection - a real holiday! So see you in a week :-)

Madeit Monday - Pocket Carnival

I decided to focus on one Madeit shop today - so enjoy this ever so cute range from Pocket Carnival! Penny is a Melbourne girl who designs these gorgeous characters and has a stationary and fabric range! Too cute I say... Christmas is how many weeks away ladies?..... (assuming no man but my husband actually reads my blog!)

Madeit Monday - Butterflies

Left to right

1. Fabric Brooch- Navy Butterfly by Buttons By Lou Lou 2. Sweet Paper Garland- Snow Butterflies by 3 girls and a goat 3. Brooch- Little Red Butterfly by My Bearded Pigeon

Madeit Monday - ART

I feel like this sometimes... I'm not sure if I am holding a love heart balloon though... Quirky artwork by Penelope and Pip. Happy long weekend Australia :-)

Madeit Monday - Strawberry Fields

I am loving this spring weather we have had over the long weekend! Loving cheap yummy strawberries too... here are a few yummy finds from Madeit.

1. Pancakes and Strawberries Set by Alphacrafts, 2. Strawberry hair clip by the lovely Vicky of Lilliputloft, 3. Strawberry n Creme pendant by Minnette

Madeit Monday - White Wedding

Clockwise from top left:
1. Sweet Paper Garland- White Lace - by 3GIRLSandagoat, 2. Ballet Blossom by Grace Designs (shameless self-promotion), 3. Alainn keishi pearl earrings - by Alainn, 4. Filigree Scroll and Vine Bridal Hair Comb - by blingjewellery.

Madeit Monday - Birds of a Feather

Tweet yourself to some lovely finds on madeit or start your Christmas shopping early. I am loving the Sparrow necklace by Oh Deer, she has some lovely pieces in her store :-)

Left to right starting at the top:

1. Soaring Sparrow Antiqued Brass Vintage Ball Locket & Sparrow Necklace - by OhDeer, 2. Clutch purse with aqua bird on a wire - by PlentyoPockets, 3. Fridge magnet by snowfawn.

Madeit Monday - Children's decor...

Wow, some really lovely things to brighten up the kids rooms! I couldn't choose from Melanie's wall pieces, the swallows are gorgeous but so were the clouds and little deer! Melanie & Jo are two lovely Canberran's and Handmade Market Stallholders too! I know I just featured a tree wall decal but couldn't resist this one from Mae, she has some beautiful unique items too.

Left to Right Clockwise:
1. Bridie Lamp by Owls are Hunting, 2. Alphabet Nursery print by Evie the Elephant, 3. Fabric wall decals by Mae, Red Swallow Wall Art by Melanie Swan.

Madeit Monday - Fathers Day

Fathers Day is approaching fast - if you haven't got a gift yet there are some fun things on Madeit for the cool dad! Even if he is daggy - I bet he will appreciate a thoughtful gift!

Clockwise top left:
Chamomile Tea with Infuser - by Nursing Naturally, Sea urchin terrarium kit by terradctl, BRASS Steampunk Cufflinks - by RedZebraDesigns and Mens Linen Tie Stag Beetle Design - by bluegingerdesign.

Madeit Monday - Spring

Welcome to my new series - "Madeit Monday" in the hope to showcase the fabulous talent we have residing in Australia on Madeit.

With Spring just around the corner - I hope you are inspired by these deliciously fresh images - Enjoy.

Clockwise top left:
Folk Butterfly dress by Tea Pony, Poppy Love by K8tography, Primrose Yellow Resin bangle by Topaz Turtle Jewellery, Just Peachy by 74 Lime Lane