🚫 NEVER shoot under a dim, yellow ceiling light. It instantly makes your photo and your hard work look cheap. Colors get warped, and you get harsh shadows. Yuck. ✅ What to do: Shoot near a window on a cloudy day, or just in a spot with no direct sunlight. Soft light is the #1 secret to a good photo.

🚫 No photos in front of patterned wallpaper, your couch, or grandma's curtains. All that is just visual noise that distracts from your main character. ✅ What to do: Start with a simple white or light gray background. This can be a sheet of poster board or art paper. Simple and clean.

Props are there to tell a story, not to take up the whole frame. ✅ What to do: Little balls of yarn, tiny books, dried flowers, or simple ceramics work great. They should complement your toy, not compete with it for attention.

🧸 Your toy is a character, not just an object. Give it a pose! Have it look at the camera or wave hello. ✅ What to do: Have it sit sweetly or peek out from behind a mug. Pose it in a way that makes your customer want to give it a squeeze! 😁👌

This is simple; you don't need to be a photographer. ✅ What to do: The easiest trick is the Rule of Thirds. Just don't stick your toy right in the center. Move it a little to the side. And don't clutter the photo with details. We have one main hero here!

And that's it! This is a little cheat sheet for anyone who wants to start taking simple but really nice photos. 👌

Feeling inspired to create something new and take a great photo of it right away? ✨

My crochet patterns are all about creating charming characters that you’ll just want to capture in photos. Inside, you'll find detailed instructions and tons of pictures to make sure it turns out perfectly.