by Jess | Jun 23, 2009 | how-to, Photography
I posted the link to my Jewelry Photography – Do’s and Don’ts over at the Etsy forums a few days ago, and got a great response. One question that I decided I’d like to address and share with you all was – “what backgrounds do you...
by Jess | May 26, 2009 | Photography
As a jeweller who sells her work predominately online, I have learned a lot about good photography over the last year. Through trial and error; critiquing from other jewelers; and research, I have improved my photography to the point where I am really happy with the...
by Jess | May 3, 2009 | Marketing, Photography
I’ve been thinking a lot lately about my product photography. I think it has improved over time – but I’m not yet satisfied that it is what it could be. I’ve seen a lot of comments around the ‘net, and also offline, to the effect that...
by Jess | Apr 22, 2009 | Musings, Photography, Travels
Wow – talk about a whirlwind trip! We left on Tuesday, flew over to NZ, drove down to the lovely conference venue in the countryside, and commenced our first night of drinking and socialising! Both of which played a big part in this trip! Conference was fun, and...
by Jess | Dec 2, 2008 | Photography
I have a new, whiz-bang gallery, thanks to my clever boyfriend. He found some program that let him create a very stylish gallery for my photographs – as I was not at all happy with the other one! Please go check it out (see link above) and let me know what you...
by Jess | Dec 1, 2008 | aussea designs, Musings, Photography
Lavender is a rare colour for sea glass. It was originally white, but over time the sun reacts with Manganese used in the production of the glass! These pieces may, therefore, date back to before the 1940s! Apparently, if I leave them in the sun, the colour will...