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My husband and I use both smartphones (Moto x4 and Pixel 4a) along with a Canon EoS for macro shots of jewelry products. Over the years, we started off with lamps and clamp studio lights covered with parchment paper and 60-100w daylight equivalent bulbs for our photos. Then upgraded to 1800 lumen photography bulbs and light bouncers to help with illumination. I completely agree that light is SO critical for good photos but we've still not been able to grok how to get it just right for video. Also, my husband is of the 'white background only!' rule and I'm from the 'simple patterns that do not compete with the product' mindset. Your tips were both familiar to me but also new and useful so thank you both for making this video!
This was a fantastic video!! Thank you Mei for introducing Amy to us. Thank you Amy for being a powerhouse of information!! Very timely video. Have just photographed my items and now realise I've made 2 of the mistakes already! Re-shoot time. TFS!!
Thanks so much for this! Love creating my products but photography has been a struggle. Amazon Handmade is actually requiring a white background for our main pictures now. All products have to be transitioned to white background by the end of the year so we're all scrambling to achieve that new requirement. Thanks again 💕
I struggle using white backgrounds! I don't like it at all but like someone pointed out Amazon Handmade is requiring them soon. Lots of great tips in this video. Thank you Amy and Mei.
Hi, In this video you mentioned Amazon handmade vs regular Amazon. I've never heard of this before. Can you share how do you access that platform so I can learn more?
Amy and Mei, Thank you so much for this video. I was struggling to find the best shots for my products. My product photos on a plain white background were just "meh" and not exciting I needed something to make them pop and grab my customer's attention. Your information was just what I needed! I am so excited to incorporate a prop or two and experiment with more neutral/color background options. Thank you again for your great ideas!!
🚨NEW FREE WORKSHOP FOR 2022🚨 Learn how to create a PROFITABLE handmade business online without keeping up with social media 🔽
Watch the free workshop here: bit.ly/3jWnjtZ
My husband and I use both smartphones (Moto x4 and Pixel 4a) along with a Canon EoS for macro shots of jewelry products. Over the years, we started off with lamps and clamp studio lights covered with parchment paper and 60-100w daylight equivalent bulbs for our photos. Then upgraded to 1800 lumen photography bulbs and light bouncers to help with illumination.
I completely agree that light is SO critical for good photos but we've still not been able to grok how to get it just right for video.
Also, my husband is of the 'white background only!' rule and I'm from the 'simple patterns that do not compete with the product' mindset. Your tips were both familiar to me but also new and useful so thank you both for making this video!
It sounds like you each have your own signature photo styles down! I'm so happy to hear that these tips resonated with you. 💗
This was a fantastic video!! Thank you Mei for introducing Amy to us. Thank you Amy for being a powerhouse of information!! Very timely video. Have just photographed my items and now realise I've made 2 of the mistakes already! Re-shoot time. TFS!!
Oh, I'm glad you saw this then! Amy is amazing and I'm so thankful for her time and expertise.
Thanks so much for this! Love creating my products but photography has been a struggle. Amazon Handmade is actually requiring a white background for our main pictures now. All products have to be transitioned to white background by the end of the year so we're all scrambling to achieve that new requirement. Thanks again 💕
Good to know! Thanks for sharing.
You can do it, Annette! It's tough when those requirements change. This is a busy time of year to work on that, too!
If you use Canva it has a setting where you can remove backgrounds 😊
I struggle using white backgrounds! I don't like it at all but like someone pointed out Amazon Handmade is requiring them soon. Lots of great tips in this video. Thank you Amy and Mei.
I totally hear you, Alyssa! I do have a short video on white backgrounds if you want to take a look! th-cam.com/video/3VMJ_Puihuc/w-d-xo.html
@@CreativeHiveCo Fantastic! Thank you
This information is so incredibly helpful! Thank you!!
I'm so glad, Caprice! Thank you so much for watching!
Best best best information for business on the internet! ❤❤❤
Aww. You never fail to make my day, Eliana! Thank you so much for the kind words!! ❤️
I'm using a smartphone and it has been a hellish struggle; still struggling. Thank you for this video! Very Helpful Indeed =-)
I'm happy to hear that! I hope you picked up some good tips!
Your videos are amazing !
Thank you so much!! ❤️❤️
Thank you so much Mai for this video. So helpful. I usually struggle to take good photos 🤓
Happy to help, Vivi! Thank you so much for watching!
Thank You Thank You Thank You for the great tips & insights on how best to photograph my handmade products. I will def look into the luxmeter app🙏🏽
You are so welcome! I'm happy to hear it was helpful to you, Deborah!
Hi, In this video you mentioned Amazon handmade vs regular Amazon. I've never heard of this before. Can you share how do you access that platform so I can learn more?
Yes, I have a playlist for videos on Amazon! th-cam.com/video/A5zOogTHpcQ/w-d-xo.html
I use smartphone and is totally true, very very helpful, than you so much Mei!🤍
You’re welcome 😊 Thank you so much for watching!
Thank you for this video!! So much good good information!!
You are so welcome! I hope you find it helpful!
Wow this is the best information!!
I'm so happy to hear that! Thank you so much for watching!
Great video, thanks 🙏
Glad you enjoyed it! Thank you so much for watching!
Great video! I’m having trouble finding / accessing part 2 of this video from my phone.
Hi there! Part 2 will be posted on Thursday. 😊
Great! I’m looking forward to it! So glad I didn’t miss it! 😀
Nice good advice that can possibly reduce some of the worst photos on Facebook Marketplace 😆 😁😃
Ha! Very true, Lamar!
Very good video!
Thank you very much for watching, Íris!
@@CreativeHiveCo Always haha I've become obsessed with your videos! Haha ^^
Amy and Mei, Thank you so much for this video. I was struggling to find the best shots for my products. My product photos on a plain white background were just "meh" and not exciting I needed something to make them pop and grab my customer's attention. Your information was just what I needed! I am so excited to incorporate a prop or two and experiment with more neutral/color background options. Thank you again for your great ideas!!
Glad it was helpful, Julie! Your ideas sound great - have fun with it!
FYI - Amazon Handmade is requiring a white background now as well...
Yes! It's so important to keep up with the changing requirements on each platform.
I use both a smartphone and a real camera, depending on what's available and charged up.
A smart solution!
The word photograph deríves from the Greek photos (ϕοτοσ), light, and graphos (γραοσ), writing, delineation, or painting. Not Latín.
Yes, that's right. It's the word camera that's derived from Latin.
DSLR with softbox, full spectrum studio lights
Sounds like you have a great setup, Dianne!
@@CreativeHiveCo It's okay, fighting glare still on the enamels.
Why do you have Amy's expired course listed?
It was just an error on my part from my notes. Thanks for pointing that out - I removed the link from the description.
@@CreativeHiveCo I was so excited then immediately disappointed 😞
Awww, man, I'm so sorry! Amy does have some amazing courses here: amytakespictures.teachable.com/ but I totally apologize for the bad link. 😔
@@CreativeHiveCo none of her courses are open for enrollment 😥 oh well ill just take a course on skillshare.
What about AI backgrounds?
Hi Eliana! It's totally okay to use mockups but choose one that's aligned with your brand and resonates with your target audience.
Shame there's no captions😢
I'm sorry about that, Alex! I'm trying to find a way to make interviews like this more accessible.
@@CreativeHiveCo TH-cam has a CC button that allows every video to have Closed Captioning for any User who presses it.
smart phone
They really are amazing cameras now!