Quick photo question

[Sidrun111]

Hi, guys! I know you can help me out here, just because you are totally awesome.
In the past I have used a stack of books in my photos to give a size reference and allow me to arrange the toys in different positions. But I thought using these alphabet wood blocks would be fun. What do you think? Is it too busy? I thought about using them in the shop banner too, spelling my shop name.
https://www.etsy.com/listing/118036301/small-toy-rabbit-cute-bunny-with-flopppy
https://www.etsy.com/listing/110759897/small-crochet-rabbit-cute-bunny-with

[FreshFromtheFlame]

I do like the blocks.
By the way this guy is super cute.
http://www.etsy.com/listing/99662326/tiny-hippo-crochet-stuffed-animal-soft

[Former_Member]

The blocks look much better than the books, which to my eyes, make a busier picture. And I really like your ides for using them in your banner...it would give a more cohesive look to your shop.

[JoArtyJo]

The blocks are great- as are your photos in general well done! I think the blocks would look brilliant in your banner too :-)

[theDelhiStore]

I too think blocks look good! you have a great shop.

[PiecesofMeCardsnMore]

I like the blocks and think it's a great idea to use for your banner.

I also like the books, but I would use children's books, since I assume your items are geared towards children. The Edgar Allen Poe title throws me off when I see it next to a cute little bunny. I think of him as being on the morbid side.

[Former_Member]

I love the blocks and your animals I am thinking of one for my little nephew so it is also a good gift pair a stuffed animal and blocks could you get me that before Chirstmas LOL just kidding I do not need it that fast
Keep the blocks and maybe once in awhile use the books for something different to add some interest.

[sewbigkeepsake]

You market crochet animals. Blocks in your banner, to me, might mislead.

I like the blocks for props rather than the books. Would assume that the blocks would be read as a normal size childs wood block, therefore giving scale nicely. Your key chains and hand held listing photos are great , too.

Scale is so important. I need to work on that.

[Former_Member]

Blocks hands down! I love this guy!

[Former_Member]

oops http://img2.etsystatic.com/002/0/6853408/il_170x135.381529078_fem2.jpg

[Sidrun111]

Thanks, guys! I really appreciate it. I have been thinking about redoing photos for quite some time, but I didn't want to spend any money before this business was officially in the black. Next step is to get a decent camera to replace this cheap point & shoot I have been using.

I thought blocks in the banner might be misleading, but I wouldn't be using just the blocks. I took a test shot yesterday and put it up as my FB page cover photo - http://www.facebook.com/SidruniHeegeldused. I just need to wait for a sunny day to get some natural light for a great quality shot to use in my banner. It has been cloudy or snowing for the past three weeks.

[Former_Member]

The blocks look really great! Your shop is adorable!

[LUSCIOUSLEATHERNYC]

I like the blocks
But I like his ears up
: )

[Sidrun111]

Debra, I took a look at your shop and I am hungry now :)

[JoArtyJo]

Kristi that pic in Facebook is perfect!

How do you get such white backgrounds?

[Sidrun111]

Thanks, Joanne! It's a combinations of using natural light, using reflectors to bounce back more light to the background and not the items, and some post production editing. I have to say, it is much harder to get nice clear and crisp images during winter where there is just not enough natural light.

[JoArtyJo]

Thanks for the tips :-)
They really are beautiful and must help you get soooo many views!
Tell me about the light- I live in England with a north facing garden lol. I am going to wait till the spring for a good photo shoot I think! If I couldn't scan my drawings I wouldn't be able to list anything at the moment!

[EmilyMagoneArtist]

I love the blocks! Cuteness! :)

[Former_Member]

Love both!

[Anthropologeek]

No to be a party pooper, but I like the books better. maybe because I am a book worm...Love shop btw!