Pixlr
1. non-professional users have no trouble with
2. can create or open an image already on ones computer
Sumo Paint
3.similar to adobe photoshop
4. beautiful photo editing
Splashup
5. easy to use and works in real time
PicMagick
6. free
Photoshop
7. has mobile access
8.like adobe
Pixer.us
9.manipulates photos
Phonenix
10. many different editions
Picnik
11. very easy to use
12. fun, easy, and fast
Snipshot
13. no downloads necessary
14. use straight from the browser
Flauntr
Shop Makeover Series; Photographing for Success
1. photographic are the number one visual description you can give and Etsy shopper
2. Questions to ask your self when taking photos.
- What type of environment does your product live in?
-does your product fxn inside or outside
- What type of background works best for my product?
- tips: hard cover books, card stock, ironed flat fabric, and scrap booking paper are all great backgrounds. stay away from everyday backgrounds.
-What type of lighting works best for my product?
- tips: never use the flask on your camera for product shots. It washes out natural coloring and details in your product.
- Am i editing my photographs to maximize my sales on Etsy?
- tips: use cropping and editing to make your products stand out
3. this blog was FULL of helpful tips for the future
How to Photograph Jewelry
1. Light: Sharp vs. Smooth Shadows
2. correcting the photometer; can take a dark photo and make it lighter
3. Get as close as you can to the product
4. set up a make shift white backdrop for products that have patterns to keep them from being drowned out or fading in
5. simple products can be photographed with more eccentric backgrounds
How-To: Brighten Your Photos with Paperama
1. colored paper is the best way to brighten up a dull background
2. makes thing pop
Give Props: How to Style Your Photos
1. styling is the tool with unlimited possibilities
2. make sure the props do not take away from the actual product
3.type EVERYTHING that pops in your head, brainstorm to get outside ogf the box
Forty's Foto Tips, #2: Make a Light Box!
1. needs: small desk lamp
2. set it up on a table
3. allows you to get close up without making any shadows
Forty's Foto Tips, #3: Fabric is a perfect backdrop for earrings!
1. make an easy portable backdrop
2. choose a color that highlights the products
3.choose vintage or new fabrics to make for an interesting photo
Online Workshop Wrap-Up: Color Theory Applied to Your Shop
1. choose a color scheme; monochromatic, analogous, complementary, split complementary
2. these are all very concert terms in my vocabulary because i sued to be an art major; and i also took a Color Theory class
3. create the mood of your shop with colors and themes
Bright Lights, Big Color: Using EV and White to Make Your Photos True to Life
1.many tips on setting the EV balance for your camera
2. many sellers have this problem when it come to there photos looking washed out
3. LOOK BACK ON!!! with camera
Staying Sharp: Achieving Clarity and Crispness in Your Photos
1. Don't forget about using a tripod!
2. Make sure pictures are clear and crisp; don't let your products get blurred out
3. Make sure every aspect of your product is in focus
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