Product Photography Mistakes (and how to fix them) - free webinar with Diana Stainton - 11am, Wednesday 7 June
On Wednesday 7th June, professional photographer (and former Folksy seller!) Diana Stainton will be running a free workshop for Folksy Plus members. In the class, she’ll look at common photography mistakes indie businesses make and sharing solutions to give your business the best chance at making sales.
Diana is a brand product photographer based in London who helps brands to grow their business, inspire their customers and sell their products with creative lifestyle photography. She specialises in working with small businesses to level up their product photos. Having been a maker herself for 5 years, Diana has lots of real insight into what photography is needed and how best to use it.
To join, just click the link to the Plus page in your seller dashboard - https://folksy.com/dashboard/plus-account/events (you’ll need to be signed in to your Folksy shop to see it). Places are limited to the first 100, but we will record the session so you can watch it afterwards if you can’t make it on the day.
In the meantime, Diana would really like to know what products you most struggle photographing. Leave her a comment on this post so she can try to cover it in the webinar: https://www.instagram.com/p/Cs_HVNTvH84/?hl=en
I find trying to indicate the size and scale of an object quite hard especially with tiny miniature paintings. I expect others have the same problem with jewelry and smaller art works too. Currently I find the best solution is to include another object such as a flower blossom or pencil in the photo or, if appropriate, hold the object in my fingers - but it is difficult to get aesthetically pleasing shots and any bright ideas would be very welcome.
Will this be recorded & available to view after the event? I probably can’t make the date but would be really interested in seeing this! Also, with items that are quite long, is there a good way to get a nice square photo for the initial shot?
Just a reminder that this is happening this morning! You can find the link to join in your Folksy Seller Dashboard in the Events section of the Plus page. https://folksy.com/dashboard/plus-account
We will be recording it for anyone who can’t make it @WhimsicalBells and that recording will be available for Folksy Plus members on their Plus page
Thank you for putting this on. Product photography is something I’ve struggled with. Diana gave some really achievable tips to make good pictures accessible in a simple home set up.
The recording is now available to watch. If you go to dashboard > Plus account > events, you should find the link there (all the events where we have a catch up recording will be added to this page in the future).
Thank you I’ve just watched it. Some ideas that are easily manageable in your home. I wish I could have joined the live to ask specific questions about the items I make. I’m going to try a lifestyle set up but I don’t feel anymore confident than I did before. Hopefully I will surprise myself
Thanks Camilla for sending the link. I thought the tips of using whiteboard to reflect light were useful, i use whitboards but cover them up with a fleece as they are too stark, using them to bounce the light off is something I can try. Ithink it is time to find something new for a backdrop.
Hi @folksycontent Camilla I’ve tried to watch this but the link to watch isn’t clickable. Due to an injury my shop is in holiday mode, is that why it isn’t working? Cheers Mandie
Hi @CrochetandI, we love these before and after product shots, you’ve done a brilliant job! I personally love the white background, it helps the booties stand out. Would you mind if we shared them on our socials and shout about your success?
@ImogenGeorgeJewellery As long as your Plus account is still active you should be able to view it.
Go to the events section on the Plus account page - https://folksy.com/dashboard/plus-account/events
Click “view event” (not “watch the recording”, which might be the confusing bit!)
Copy the code
Click “redeem”
Paste the code and click “watch recording”.
I’ve just watched it. Some ideas that are easily manageable in your home. I wish I could have joined the live to ask specific questions about the items I make. I’m going to try a lifestyle set up but I don’t feel anymore confident than I did before. Hopefully I will surprise myself
