Welcome to my blog
Welcome to Fresh on Folksy, a place for me to shout about all the wonderful and inspirational handmade goods from the creative makers selling on
Folksy. There is no favouritism or any kick backs, it's simply things I find on Folksy that I like and would part money with. Some will be new goods and some will be older but all will have some element of creative genius.
Here's to all those makers, to all those who strive to create wondrous things from nothing, here's to all those who bring a little whimsy into our lives, they should be celebrated and commended.
I myself, peddle my wares on Folksy, you can find me lurking over at
Ed's Place come over and say hello if you get a moment.
So as not to confuse anyone or mislead I would like to point out that I do not work for Folksy or have any affiliation with Folksy. I do what I do simply to promote the Folksy sellers and by definition Folksy itself. The views expressed on this blog are mine and mine alone.
Thank you so much for blogging my Glasses Case!
ReplyDeleteWish i'd taken a better photo now..
The blog is a fantastic idea!
Lauren
Hey Lauren, you're welcome. Don't worry too much about the photo, I have seen a lot worse on my Folksy travels.
ReplyDeleteIt does actually raise a serious point. I have seen quite a few products which I think yeah, I like that but I can't feature because the photos don't do it justice. I'm not sure it's Folksy wide but I reckon it does need addressing. Food for thought?
Thanks
Ed x
I totally agree that poor photo's certainly don't always do a handmade product justice... but not everyone has the facilities to produce lovely promo-esque shots!
ReplyDeleteWhat would you suggest? What is the best way to capture a shot? I always try for natural light and preferably outside... but living in dreay Yorkshire doesn't always deliver! haha
Looking forward to seeing what features next time :)
Lauren
No it's true, most people can't afford to go to a studio to get their work photographed professionally but that wasn't was I was advocating. You raise another really interesting point, do Folksy sellers need to send their work to a professional photographer, I don't think so in most cases.
ReplyDeleteIn actual fact everyone can get better quality shots by keeping a few fixed and fast rules, and you don't even need an expensive camera. Really basic stuff in truth. Things like making sure all the shots are in focus (you'd be surprised how many I have seen) and making sure the background is clutter free but not devoid of emotion. I may actually expand on some of the points raised in your responses with a basic photography feature. I'm not a professional photographer, far from it but I do know some basic rules of thumb. Watch this space....
Thanks again and have a splendid day
Ed x
Sounds like a plan! I look forward to seeing what you come up with!
ReplyDeleteLauren