Photos...A Work In Progress

Photos are something I think every Etsy seller struggles with! We want our photos to be the best they can be as our customers can't touch, feel or handle or items. My photos are a constant work in progress! I've updated some of my Custom Listings with new, brighter photos. I think they are "better" but not the "best". I like that they are brighter, but some of them are too bright! They went from underexposed to overexposed in some cases! My light box is made of foam board and has a shiny surface. I think this acts sort of like a flash and makes some areas brighter than others and makes it difficult to adjust the white balance. I tried to cover it with a white sheet thinking that would keep it from being too shiny, but that just showed wrinkles...ugh! Let me know what you think of my Custom Name Album listing. Are they better? Too overexposed? Here is the photo I was using for my first photo: And here is the new first photo. You can also click on the photos to be taken to a sold listing and a new listing to see all the new photos. Do you struggle with photos too? Have any great tips you'd like to share? Let me hear 'em :)

Closet Transformation

We have this closet in our hallway that held odds and ends, but nothing special really. The drawers had boxes and gift wrap for birthdays and Christmas. And the upper part had random sheets, blankets and pillows.

I decided that this area could be better used for my light box and other supplies that aren't used often. I thought I would store my light box up top and get it out when I needed it. Of course it wouldn't fit where I wanted it, but that turned out to be a good thing :) I put the light box on the bottom and I can leave it there to take pictures!!! I don't have to get it out, set up a table, get out the lights, etc. The lights are stored on the top shelf and all I have to do is set them down on the light box and I'm ready to go!!!

I haven't taken very many photos with it in this closet, but I sure hope they turn out okay! This is awesome! It freed up space in my scrapbook room and made it easier to take photos!!! I love when things work out like this!!!