Monday, August 08, 2011

Photographing pots



I had the most fun a girl can have with
1. a load of pots

2. a beautiful house

3. a lovely garden

and
4. a stunning retro beauty.

I wanted to take photos of my pots in context as I'd noticed that I tended to use photos of the pots "gallery style" all by themselves on a totally white background. I love pots photographed in this way but it does tend to give them a more gallery feel. This isn't a great fit with interiors magazines or blogs.

I wanted a retro, slightly Australiana theme and to show how much darned fun handmade pots can be when you bunch them all together with your other bits and pieces. So here are some of the results - I'm absolutely thrilled. You can see more here.

10 comments:

Anna said...

beautiful results :)

Damon Young said...

Great photos. They really showcase the works. And it's fun. Gallery shots - not so much.

Lori Buff said...

This works like staging a house to sell it. People see these pots in these settings and feel like they should fit them into their lives. The photography is really well done, that can be key.

dana said...

sorry that I'm so late to this party (found you thru Design Sponge). Are your pieces sold in the U.S.? I hope so. please do tell. dana

Anne-Berte said...

Hei-I am from Norway and have been followed Feffakookans blog.Were I found your blog :-) You make very fine and delicate things :-) Me to is working with ceramics.Looking forward to following your blog ;-)

Anonymous said...

Shannon, i am in love with your work. Any place to purchase these at all? Been trying with no luck. All the best to you and yours, and keep up the great work!

Farmgirl Susan said...

Fabulous photos! LOVE the polka dots - and all the gorgeous vintage treasures. :)

melissa said...

Love the styling Shannon,beautiful.

melissa said...

beautiful styling Shannon, Love it.

Bibbi said...

I'm thinking about this too! The pieces will not be used in a gallery context, but how to show them and at the same time keep your integrity! Your photos work so well :)