If you look at your favorite sellers on Etsy, you will probably notice one thing they have in common:  they all have amazing photos of the items in their shops!

Having an online shop – where your customers don’t see the items in person,  can be challenging. But, with beautiful descriptions and photos, your customers can have that same ‘in store’ experience! One of the most important things you have to have is a great product shot. You need to catch your customer’s eye right away.

Here are a few of my favorite shops – all different items, but all amazing photography:

• Creative Paper Trail
• Red or Gray Art
• Sarah Robin
• Jane Says

You get the point, right?

So, let’s take a closer look. What do the pictures in these shops have in common?

1. The pictures are taken from different angles, giving interest and variety to the item.
2. The pictures are taken in soft, natural light.
3. They are shot against a plain background or a background that compliments the item – nothing that distracts.

Show off all that hard work!

You don’t have to have a fancy set up. I usually place a white tablecloth on my kitchen counter, open up the back door and use natural sunlight.

It may have taken hours to make the item, so be sure to pour that same effort into displaying your item. Let us know how beautiful it really is! Try not to rush and just put up the first picture you take.

Best wishes selling!

Sincerely,

Kate