Photography Using a Wood Box---Tips for Online Sellers
As an online seller, I take photos of vintage items and my designs on a daily basis. I usually take pictures in my screen porch because of the great natural light. But living in Wisconsin where it is going to be a high of 19 degrees today, I've had to develop another method. I use a large, antique box for backgrounds for my product shots.
Let me show you what I mean...
I set the box on a tabletop next to a window for lots of natural light. There are basically 3 different surfaces of the box to use for photos. Turn the box upside down as shown in the picture above. It gives a look like this one that says, "weathered, barny, beachy" which is perfect asthetic for my brand, Upscale Downhome.
I just used it to shoot photos of my winter antler sets.
The box has some fabulous vintage typography on the sides which gives an unique background for close-up product shots.
I used it to shoot these vintage Delizza and Elster bracelet and earrings.
Lastly, use the inside of the box for a backdrop. No need to worry about anyone seeing that clutter on your kitchen counter! There's not a real large depth of field but it works great for smaller items.
Let me show you what I mean...
I set the box on a tabletop next to a window for lots of natural light. There are basically 3 different surfaces of the box to use for photos. Turn the box upside down as shown in the picture above. It gives a look like this one that says, "weathered, barny, beachy" which is perfect asthetic for my brand, Upscale Downhome.
I just used it to shoot photos of my winter antler sets.
The box has some fabulous vintage typography on the sides which gives an unique background for close-up product shots.
I used it to shoot these vintage Delizza and Elster bracelet and earrings.
Lastly, use the inside of the box for a backdrop. No need to worry about anyone seeing that clutter on your kitchen counter! There's not a real large depth of field but it works great for smaller items.
I could party in a cardboard box with people who are funny and don't care. For me, it's really about who I surround myself with, so I just try to always be with hilarious people.
Kesha
Kesha
Do you have a great photo of a vintage item you'd like to share?
Email me at sarah@upscaledownhome.com
Email me at sarah@upscaledownhome.com
Posted by Sarah at 1/3/2013 6:31 AM 
Categories: Living and Learning
Tags: etsy ebay photography tips for online sellers wood box as background product photography
Categories: Living and Learning
Tags: etsy ebay photography tips for online sellers wood box as background product photography
I have some vintage costume jewelry for you. My uncle gave me his mom's and the girls took some. There is a small box full(about 6"x6")for you. Some is broken, but a lot of unique & pretty things!
Let me know if you will be coming down here soon or if I need to send it!
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