You're invited to a FREE Etsy workshop in Brisbane!

:: FREE Hands on Workshop with Etsy Photography Expert Heidi Adnum! :: Join us for a day dedicated to the basics of product photography. Learn how to take great photos with a better understanding of your camera and light. Receive friendly coaching on making better use of your camera and its settings, using light, and simple but effective product styling. Come away with more confidence, tools and tips to enhance the look and feel of your Etsy shop. DATE Sunday August 4th, 2013 TIME 10.30am - 2.30pm (Please arrive from 10am for a 10.30am sharp start) VENUE Brisbane Square Library, 266 George St Brisbane COST FREE* PRESENTERS Heidi Adnum and Sandrine Marsh from Image In Cafe Places are limited BOOK NOW *In order to attend you must have an open Etsy Store. Getting set up is super easy! Find out more HERE Please bring along: - Your camera. Cameras should be fully charged with a clean lens and an empty memory card. - A selection of your products. This selection should cover your various product types. - Notepad and pen to jot down ideas. - Morning tea will be provided but please feel free to bring along any food or snacks to get you through the day. Non-Essentials - Any interchangeable lenses to fit your camera. Please note it is not essential to have an expensive camera or interchangeable lenses to attend the workshop. - Your camera manual. - Any props that you normally use (if possible). Once again, it's not essential that you bring props, but you are welcome to do so if you are able. - Any new props or display's that you've been wanting to use. Heidi Adnum lives in sunny Newcastle, Australia, with her husband. She works as a photographer, picture researcher, author, and crafter of Good Will Bunting®. Heidi’s first book The Crafter’s Guide to Taking Great Photos was released earlier this year. She has also written a popular series for the Etsy blog Photography Tips with Heidi Adnum. Sandrine Marsh has been a BrisStyle member since 2008 and has been volunteering in various roles (Blogging, photography, meet ups for members, giving a hand when needed). She enjoys being involved in the creative and Etsy world, helping people creating connections and that sense of community and purpose that surrounds handmade whilst running her own creative businesses Image In Cafe and SM Boutique.

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Meet the Maker - Image In Cafe

Hi there.  I hope you're having a fabulous Saturday.  Today we're in for a real treat with an interview with BrisStyle member, Sandrine Marsh and her new venture, Image In Cafe (please note, this interview is best read whilst imaging the captivating sounds of Sandrine's fabulous french accent)!!

How would you describe your work?
Image In Cafe is all about my passion for styling and photography.  I am here to help people shine!  I love to use natural light for my photography.  I create images for online listings, promotions, profiles, marketing material and anywhere else you need a nice shot of you do or make.  I love to connect with what I photograph, it makes me happy!

How did you start selling online/Etsy?
I have been involved in the craft world for quite some time now.  I started many moons ago with my label, SM Boutique and while it has been a fantastic learning experience, I have gently developed some side effects.  I discovered an amazing passion for styling and photography.  I also love being involved in the creative community and I like to be in the background helping out so my passions grew and developed over the past few years and it came to the stage where it felt right to start a journey of it's own!

Who or what inspires you?
I tend to get almost oversensitive to beauty in the little things around us.  The colour of the waves, the little shoots starting to grow in my garden pots...I am totally addicted to curating Etsy treasuries.  The beauty, the amazing creations and the colours, I get a real energy buzz from that visual feast!  I am also a self-confessed magazine addict, I constantly move furniture around my house and collect beautiful images amongst many other things.

Describe your studio/workspace?
My workspace is anywhere I can feel that soft light around me.  I have been building up a little collection of objects that I connect with, vintage pieces, old pieces of wood and metal.  Another big part of my work is done over my desk, editing, organising and of those little bits!

What is your favourite thing to make?
This is a hard question.  I feel happy when I am able to reach people with the images I create.  I love creating an atmosphere or being able to capture one.  I have a huge soft spot for food photography, maybe because I am also very passionate about food....eating and cooking it!!  My family wait patiently before they can take the first bite of the cookie batch.

How did your business/shop name come about?
Well it is all very simple...I am here to get you a great shot, right?  So I see Image In Cafe a place where you can relax and chat about your dreams while being surrounded by beautiful inspiring images.  So goes Image In Cafe!

Where do you see your creative journey taking you in the next 12 months?
I close my eyes and I wish that in the next 12 months I have made lots of people smile, produced many beautiful images and helped many creative people to achieve the image quality they deserve.  If they are happy and I helped in their road to success then I am happy I have completed my mission!
Images taken at Potato Studio in Laidley


Where can we find you online?
You can find my Etsy store for an idea of pricing and service at ImageInCafe.etsy.com
You can connect with me on Facebook at Facebook.com/ImageInCafe
I have a new blog at ImageInCafe.blogspot.com
A lot of people's projects are very unique so I encourage anyone to come and chat via my email at Sandrine.marsh@gmail.com

Thanks Sandrine and best wishes with your new venture!

xSam

Your Creative Business: Product Photography

Polaroid Cameras Art Prints by Hey Harriet on Etsy

Taking decent product photos is an essential part of selling your crafty products online. Unfortunately, it can also be one of the trickiest things to do and one of the hardest things to perfect. You might make amazing products but if you can't capture their beauty with a great photo how are people going to know how good they are?

Below are some great articles to help you get started with product photography.....

• Product Photography for Beginners on Etsy
• Photoshop Alternatives: some of the best free programs for your business on Gramkin Paper Studio
• Creatie a Mini Photo Studio on Creating Keepsakes
• A fabulous new book: 'the crafter's guide to taking great photos' by Heidi Adnum

If you have any great photography tips and tricks we'd love to know about them. Feel free to leave us a comment below!

::::September 10::::BrisStyle Information Session:::: ::Lights, Camera, Action::Photography Tips & Tricks for Online Selling

BrisStyle's resident photographer and Kimono aficionado Melanie Gray Augustin is back to share her insighful online photography expertise.

:::Diana Camera Print :: Hey Harriet::: 

In this session Mel will impart her easy to apply tips on:

• Lighting, including super easy lighting set ups
• Camera angles
• Image styling including backdrops and using props and models
• Basic camera know how
• Photo editing

:::Teapot Brooch ::  Kimono Reincarnate:::

Crisp, gorgeous, contemporary photos are the key to selling your work online and this session will show you how to convey the style and feeling of your brand as well as the shape, size, color and texture of your work. You’ll leave with practical tips, as well as lots of great links to transform your online shops ready for selling success!

Date:  Saturday September 10,  2011

Time: 10am - 12noon

Place: St. Augustine's Church Hall, Racecourse Road, Hamilton, Brisbane

Price: Free to BrisStyle members. $20 for non-members

Bookings open from: Now -  29th August

RSVP by emailing: brisstylemarketing@gmail.com with your name (s) and business details (if applicable)

Non-member payments due:  September 1st

NB: Payments are non refundable or transferable

Bring along:

• Your sense of adventure and humour
• A notebook and pen
• Your business cards to leave on our 'networking' table

Tea and Coffee are provided but please feel free bring along a small plate of goodies to share for morning tea.

:: STOP PRESS ::

Be the first to book in and WIN one of 10  in-season double passes to see Hopscotch 's new indie flick  'Beginners' starring Ewan McGregor!

PLACES ARE LIMITED SO BOOK NOW!

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