Ever waited for that "perfect partly cloudy day" to photograph your artwork, only to end up with disappointing photos? I'll reveal why mastering product photography at home INDOORS is the game-changing approach that's transformed how over 300 artists showcase their work online.
⚡️Download my Free Product Photography Foundations Guide ⚡️
This step-by-step PDF explains the exact setup I use to photograph our pottery for consistent, professional results every time, in less time: https://www.makersplaybook.com/photography?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=ep001_may_6_2025&utm_content=video_description
❓ WHAT'S IN THIS VIDEO?
Discover how to master product photography at home without expensive equipment! As a professional photographer and hobby potter, I'll show you why indoor photography is the surprising solution to getting better, more consistent photos of your pottery and artwork. Watch this video to learn how to use window light the CORRECT way as well as how to set up professional-looking backdrops with zero budget.
Watch until the end for my favorite tip on how to showcase the scale and context of your work in order to help potential customers envision owning your pieces (and increase your sales!). Perfect for artists and makers who want professional-looking photos for online sales, social media, or even juried submissions, using only the resources you already have available. Yes, that means even your cell phone camera!
📸 Want to Improve Your Photography Faster? 📸
1️⃣ For Any Camera (including cell phones!)
If you want to share more of your work online to ultimately sell more of that work online, then the Maker’s Photography Styling System is the perfect course for you! Learn more about MPSS here: https://www.makersplaybook.com/mpss?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=how_to_work_with_me&utm_content=mpss
2️⃣ To Transition to Your Real Camera
If you’re tired of the limitations your cell phone puts on your photography and are thinking about dusting off that DSLR camera that’s been sitting in the back of the closet, check out the Maker’s DSLR Masterclass to make the switch quick and easy: https://www.makersplaybook.com/dslr?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=how_to_work_with_me&utm_content=dslr
3️⃣ On-Going Support
If courses aren’t really your thing but you love the idea of ongoing support, specific to your own questions then come join us inside of The Community. Not only will you have access to our monthly live Photo Q&A sessions (plus over 2 years of recorded Q&A sessions to review) you’ll also receive all of the small business tips and education from our quarterly masterclasses and the moral support of over 100 fellow makers from all over the world working together to figure out how to make a living from the things they make. Learn more about the perks of membership here: https://www.makersplaybook.com/community?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=how_to_work_with_me&utm_content=community
⭐️ About the Maker’s Playbook ⭐️
The Maker's Playbook provides resources and education for independent artists and makers trying to figure out how to make a living from the things we make. Whether through free resources like the podcast and YouTube channel or through more specific educational opportunities like our photography courses and Community membership, by helping independent artists build viable businesses, we not only allow artists to create thriving lives, but together we create a sustainable bend towards equity in the world.
👋 About Rebecca 👋
I’ve been a self-employed creative since 2010. If it wasn't for patient mentors, there's no way I would have survived that first year of entrepreneurship, let alone the following decade+. You don’t have to do this on your own. I know firsthand that making a living from the things we make is challenging. But with the right support network, it is possible.
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⏰ TIMESTAMPS ⏰
00:00 Introduction to Product Photography for Ceramics
01:47 Why Indoor Product Photography is a SO Much Easier
03:45 Mastering the Angle of Light with Window Photography
09:34 Creating Simple and Effective Backdrops for At Home Product Photography
11:55 Using Props to show the Scale and Context of Your Artwork
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