Why you should add cut-out product shots to all your listings on Folksy – and the best tools to create them Have a look at our ..read more

Glassware Photography Tips – how to capture great product shots of handmade glass art Glassware photography requires a combination of technique, skill, and knowledge. If you want to photograph glass, you should know that the glass will reflect any light or objects that are within your room as a whole. While this can be a challenge, there are a few techniques that can make this process a little easier ..read more

How to make the most of your extra product shots on Folksy This week we increased the number of photos ..read more

Product photography tips for styling and shooting traditional products There are lots of product photography tutorials out there that focus on photographing contemporary products which are minimal or modernist. Usually, the photography takes its cue from the products and is also quite minimal, focussing on the art of photography, particularly the lighting ..read more

Six ways to get better product shots for your Folksy shop – so you can spend more time making! What are the product photographs basics you need to get right when taking photographs for your shop ..read more

Step-by-step tips for taking better product photos on your phone Getting in a professional to photograph your products can be great for press, sales and social media, but what if you can’t afford that just yet or if you want to post a quick picture on Instagram? Or what if you have a new idea or product that doesn’t quite warrant a full-on professional shoot? In this post, photographer ..read more

Do you struggle with your product photography? Professional photographer & founder of Photo Boards® photography backdrops & the Photocraft® School of Photography Lyndsey James has some great product photography tips for consistently taking professional-looking photos for your online craft shops. You can also win a £50 voucher to spend on specialist backgrounds for your product photography at www ..read more

5 tips for taking a great styled product shot Why is product photography so important? 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. Brilliant product shots have almost magical powers, so it’s really worth investing some time (and possibly money) in getting them right ..read more

How professional photographs of your studio and your work can boost your business – by artist Trudi Murray When we put a call-out for studio pictures to feature as a banner on the Folksy homepage, Trudi Murray sent us a pretty but poorly lit photo of her loft studio ..read more

How to take better product shots Do you ever feel like your handmade products are being ignored on the internet? Have you had great success at a craft fair, where people pick up, feel and touch your crafts, but online you just don’t sell? Good product shots play a major part in what sells online ..read more