Weiss used the money to invest in technology and data analytics that would study Instagram and other social platforms, measuring not just how well certain Glossier posts performed but how well each product performed: Were people sharing them as
product shots, or selfies, or not at all?
Pet owners already know that health, training and the entertainment of their furry family members is important and are happy to give new
products a shot in the hope that it will benefit their pets.
I could see a small business using this feature to make
product shots look better.
«Emi - Jay nails the lifestyle message with a great mix of
product shots that are always a great representation of the brand — without looking overly produced.
«If I'm doing
a product shot of a perfume bottle, is it supposed to be a study of the architecture of the the bottle itself and the beauty of the lines?
(Free to download) Pixlr Express: Whether you're taking
product shots or simply taking photos to share over your business's social media channels, this photo editing app can help crop, re-size, and adjust any picture.
You might also consider using
a product shot — but only if your product is photogenic.
(Note:
Product shots are used by permission of Charis Dishman at Charisdishmanphotography.com and the Hill Triber group shot is by Kelsi Williamson at Kelsiwilliamson.com.)
The California Avocado Commission logo also appeared on signage in the lobby and alongside a California avocado
product shot in the event slide show.
And while brands have been huddled over
a product shot, trying to make it look like a box of cereal just snapped a selfie, video content has been making its move in a big way.
If you're not convinced by
the product shots on the website, here's the training top on a mannequin.
Amy Hall from Red Paper House shares her tips on how to price your handmade jewellery and how to take good
product shots using a point - and - shoot camera and a lightbox
We loved their mix of different types of pins, the quality of
product shots included, the consistency and the original theme.
A one - hour
product shoot.
So we've teamed up with two leading photographers to offer Folksy sellers the chance to get a set of professional
product shots.
You can choose between white - background photos (which are great for press features where they need just the product and no shadows or props) or lifestyle shots, which work really well as
product shots for your shop, as banner photos, to showcase your work on your blog or social media channels, and to send to journalists or bloggers for interviews or other features.
Have a space dedicated to taking
product shots — make sure it's well lit and has an interesting backdrop, like this simple set - up by photographer Yeshen Venema
above, like Hopewell have done in
their product shots.
In this post we look at styled
product shots and share our top 5 tips for taking great styled product photographs
I would say it's pretty much essential to make sure every one of your products has
a product shot, and not only that but that you have them in a range of different sizes.
, I now have a huge array of brilliant
product shots which I've been able to use to update my online shops and business cards, and it's given me the confidence to start marketing my work to a greater extent.
Angle of shot To avoid distortion for the main
product shot, I always shoot cards from directly side on, or from directly above.
The photo shoots takes place in Leeds at Lord Whitney Studios — a loft - style space with lots of character and colour, and a new photography cove perfect for
product shoots.
The most popular images on Pinterest are portrait format rather than square or landscape - shaped, so consider this when pinning, as well as when creating your own
product shots.
In the last #FolksyHour over on Twitter we invited along three professional photographers, Yeshen Venema, Holly Booth and Kerrie Mitchell to share their expert advice and solve Folksy sellers»
product shot woes.
So last month we offered five Folksy sellers
a product shoot with (the brilliant) professional photographer Yeshen Venema and a chance to learn how to take better product shots.
How do you think
the product shots he took have helped you and your shop?
Now, there are some cases when you can get creative and shoot from a different angle, if it's not for the main
product shot.
When you're selling online, good
product shots are crucial.
Lighting is one of the most important things to consider when taking good
product shots.
A typical page from a catalogue showing
a product shot, product name, wholesale price, retail price, materials and dimensions.
Some ideas for «pinnable» images are collage images (eg showing different stages of a tutorial or
a product shot from various angles), infographics, and images with overlaid text that help lead people to an article.
In an hour, you can expect around 10 white - background
product shots and between 2 - 4 products styled and photographed in a lifestyle setting, depending on the type of product and how much styling is involved.
The shoot will take place in Leeds at Lord Whitney Studios — a loft - style space with lots of character and colour, and a new photography cove perfect for
product shoots.
Cat How from super-cool design store Howkapow knows exactly what shops, customers and press want from
product shots.
As well as arming them with a handful of professional
product shots, we wanted the shoots to be a chance for the makers to pick up photography tips, share ideas and hopefully gain enough confidence and knowledge to take amazing photographs themselves.
Would love this day course, it will stop the mad panic I get into when magazines ask me for
product shots!
Really great advice, will look at
product shot tips.
While I'm there also going to be offering mini
product shoots for makers, shooting individual products as cut - outs or against a light background, as well as longer shoots too for anyone who's interested.
You'll find an easy - to - follow tutorial on how to take great
product shots on your phone here > How to take
product shots on your phone
Designers and makers can bring along their own products and I'll show them how to get better results for
their product shots and social media photos with whatever camera they have.
Brilliant
product shots have almost magical powers, so it's really worth investing some time (and possibly money) in getting them right.
I use it for
my product shots and take it to every market.
A good
product shot can sell your product, make it desirable, build your brand and reputation, give you content to post on social media, get people sharing your work and talking about you (which in turn will help your ranking on Google and other search engines), enable you to build a dedicated fanbase, and catch the attention of press and bloggers.
«I try to take the best
product shots I can.
I'm yet to invest in a professional photography kit, but my twin sister is always very generous in lending me hers, so that I can update
my product shots on a regular basis!
Do you take your own
product shots and how important do you think good
product shots are?
This session is about teaching the skills you need to take your own
product shots, so expect to leave the workshop armed with lots of knowledge you can apply at home.
But what makes a good
product shot?
There are lots of different types of
product shots — lifestyle, cut - out, flat - lay, packshot — but in this post we're going to look specifically at styled
product shots and share some tips for getting those right.