Linnea was sweet enough to send over some photos she took at our Product Styling + Photography Workshop from last Sunday. The class was geared towards Etsy sellers wanting to improve their product imagery and branding.
In the morning, Lisa went over how to use natural light, I shared some styling tips, and Anna Joyce talked about how her shop has evolved and grown and the role photography has played in that. In the afternoon, we had mini sets for people to practice shooting and styling their products. There were two bright and airy sets and two dark and moody sets (the most popular!).
I was really impressed with some of the photos I saw people take and it was great fun to meet everyone and see their wonderful, handcrafted products.
We had a stash of fun props at each set including different trays and boxes for layering, flowers, fruit, stationery accessories, fabrics, and little tchotchkes to drop into the photos.
Above: Anna Joyce helps out with some stationery styling.
Above: Some letterpress stationery is styled with some cute little Japanese scissors and twine.
A big thank you to Amber Johnstun who assisted me that day (and with the prep!). Thanks to everyone who came out to the class! This was another great reminder of how much I adore this online community and love meeting you all face to face!
Photos: Linnea Paulina Photography. Thank Yous: The Ace. Etsy. The PDX Etsy Team. Janell Anderons of Prunella Soap.
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Ah, it looks like such a fun workshop.. Wish I could have been there!
Posted by: Will @ Bright.Bazaar | October 29, 2012 at 11:23 AM
Wish I could have made it.. It looks like a blast.
Kacie
Posted by: Kacie | October 29, 2012 at 01:11 PM
Oooh, also did you make that mini white seamless or buy it? I'm in the market!
Kacie
Posted by: Kacie | October 29, 2012 at 01:12 PM
This looks fantastic!
Lexi @ Glitter, Inc.
Posted by: lexi | October 29, 2012 at 01:41 PM
Hey Kacie! It's actually just foam core. But you can get seamless at Pro Photo. Thanks!
Posted by: chelsea | October 29, 2012 at 01:58 PM
I so wish I could attend one day such a workshop. I'd love to learn the little tricks and tweaks of pros. Looks fun!
Posted by: Igor | October 29, 2012 at 02:59 PM
I love this! It looks like it was a really inspiring day.
Posted by: Yelle | October 29, 2012 at 05:53 PM
Ohhhh! These pictures are so inspiring! How lucky for those who live in the area that they were able to attend this workshop.
Liz
Posted by: eLIZabeth Floyd | October 30, 2012 at 03:08 PM
This was so much fun! Thanks Chelsea and PDX team for putting together a great workshop!
Posted by: Misty | November 01, 2012 at 10:13 AM
So wish I could have been! My friend Mo raved about it!
Posted by: Tan | November 03, 2012 at 09:05 AM
Looks like a fantastic day. Lovely post! :-)
Caroline
Posted by: caroline @trend-daily | November 03, 2012 at 05:44 PM
So, so wanted to take this class. Hope you offer it again in the early spring. And keep us posted.
Posted by: Jewel Murphy | November 14, 2012 at 02:54 PM