Small Object Digital Photography for Etsy Sellers (and other online shops)

This class is for artists who make jewelry and small objects (smaller than 12" square) who want to learn how to take better pictures using their own digital cameras.

By the end of your session, you will have the knowledge and confidence to take great small object product photos with the camera and equipment you already own - guaranteed!

Location: Marlo M's studio in Greenwood (new location)
Class duration: Private lessons: 2 hours / Semi-private: 4 hours
Maximum Class Size: 6 students

2-hour private sessions available anytime. Please see the class session listing for Intro to Small Object Photography for Online Shop Owners
Group sessions for 2 to 6 students are available upon request.

Description:
As Etsy (or other online) shop owners, we know that our photos make or break the success of our stores. Are yours working for you? Ever wonder what makes those top selling Etsy shop's photos pop off the page? Want to learn how to make yours better?

Together we will look at your favorite and top selling Etsy shops and product websites to learn from their photos. We'll look at your current product shots and (kindly) discuss how we can make them better. Then, we will take a few photos of your work and you'll learn how to re-create them at your home or studio.

Please bring with you (required):

* Samples of your best work (up to 4 items to be photographed)
* Display materials (ie: paper, ephemera, rocks, plants what-have-you) that you want to use in your photos
* Your point and shoot OR DSLR digital camera (and instruction manual if you still have it handy)

Please consider bringing (optional):
-- Shop addresses of 2 online shops that you admire for their photography (in your own category)
-- An idea of your shop's "brand" or "identity" (not necessary, but helpful!)
-- Business cards (if you have them)
-- Comfy shoes (we'll be doing a lot of standing!)
-- The instruction manual for your camera (if you still have it)

I prefer private and small classes so everyone can get their questions answered! If you're interested in a semi-private lesson but don't know anyone else who wants to take classes, message me and I might be able to help fill a small class to help everyone save some money!

Feel free to email or call me with questions or concerns.
Thanks! -- Marlo M.

*If you do not have an Etsy shop but are looking to improve the quality of your photos for your website or other online shop, this would be a great class for you. All the information offered will help you create the photos that will work for your website and/or catalog too!