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Shop Talk Ep. 12: Vintage Product Photography & Styling
In today’s episode of Shop Talk, we chat about vintage product photography and styling, with special guest Jennifer from Shared Belongings!
We discuss basic photography principles, equipment you need (or don't need!), how to style vignettes and lifestyle shots, and how to edit and process photos after a shoot.
Resources mentioned:
- Whitney's list of photography tools - www.amazon.com/shop/thrifty_whitney/list/1SMDTEOMLRKHK
- Snowbound by Sherwin Williams - good white paint for backdrop (like bead board)
- Blueberry Backdrops - high-quality matte vinyl photo backdrops - www.blueberrybackdrops.com/en-us
- Product Photography & Styling e-course by Karen Barlow and Roberta Ashley - theoldpotatosto...
We discuss basic photography principles, equipment you need (or don't need!), how to style vignettes and lifestyle shots, and how to edit and process photos after a shoot.
Resources mentioned:
- Whitney's list of photography tools - www.amazon.com/shop/thrifty_whitney/list/1SMDTEOMLRKHK
- Snowbound by Sherwin Williams - good white paint for backdrop (like bead board)
- Blueberry Backdrops - high-quality matte vinyl photo backdrops - www.blueberrybackdrops.com/en-us
- Product Photography & Styling e-course by Karen Barlow and Roberta Ashley - theoldpotatosto...
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Shop Talk Episode 11 - Selling with Integrity
Просмотров 234Месяц назад
Today's episode is all about selling vintage and antiques online with integrity. We welcome special guest Kandis from @the.vintagevine on Instagram to talk about what integrity means, how our values guide our businesses, and how we walk through difficult situations with customers, other shops, and more. These originally aired as livestreams on Instagram. Follow @thrifty_whitney and @vintagehave...
Shop Talk Episode 10: Open Q&A
Просмотров 3132 месяца назад
Today we had an open Q&A session for vintage selling! We answered dozens of fabulous questions about selling from you all. And towards the end, we really got honest about how to run a business. Follow us on Instagram - Whitney - thrifty_whitney Nicole - vintagehavenshoppe Get your FREE Starter Kit for Online Vintage Sellers here, with the tips, supplies, and apps you...
Shop Talk for Vintage Sellers: How to set up a website on Shopify
Просмотров 3783 месяца назад
Learn how to set up your own website for your vintage shop on Shopify in this special free class on IG Live with @thrifty_whitney, @vintagehavenshoppe and @theantiqueher! Shop Talk is our monthly IG livestream series, where we bring you the tips and strategies you need to succeed in running your own online vintage shop. Today we chat all about how to open a website on Shopify, set up your first...
Create Good Conversations IG Live with Danielle & Whitney
Просмотров 1155 месяцев назад
Whitney goes live with Danielle from @creategood.conversations. We chat about family life, running a business, vintage quilts, and even some nuts and bolts of selling on a Shopify website. Follow Danielle on IG for more good conversations with vintage sellers - creategood.conversations Follow Whitney for vintage tips and sales - thrifty_whitney
Shop Talk Episode 7 - Selling Vintage on Etsy
Просмотров 9925 месяцев назад
In today’s episode of Shop Talk, we chat about selling vintage on Etsy with long-time seller Ashley from Delightfully Dutch. We answer your questions about Etsy fees, how to set up listings, how to create search engine optimized listings, whether to choose free shipping vs. calculated shipping, and more. Shop Talk is a livestream discussion for sharing tips and encouragement for online vintage ...
Shop Talk Episode 6: Branding Your Vintage Shop
Просмотров 3996 месяцев назад
In today’s episode of Shop Talk, Nicole and I welcomed our very first guest: Marcela from @brassantics , who gave insight on all things “Branding”! Shop Talk is a livestream discussion for sharing tips and encouragement for online vintage sellers. New episodes launch monthly on Instagram, and replays are posted on RUclips. Follow Whitney on IG at @thrifty_whitney and Nicole at @vintagehavenshop...
Shop Talk Episode 5 - How to pack and ship vintage items & antiques
Просмотров 6337 месяцев назад
In today’s episode of Shop Talk, Nicole and I talk about how to pack and ship vintage items. Shop Talk is a livestream discussion for sharing tips and encouragement for online vintage sellers. New episodes launch monthly on Instagram, and replays are posted on RUclips. Follow Whitney on IG at @thrifty_whitney and Nicole at @vintagehavenshoppe for updates, seller tips, and antique sales. In this...
Shop Talk Episode 4 - Selling Vintage on Instagram
Просмотров 8148 месяцев назад
In today's episode on Shop Talk, Nicole and I talk about selling vintage on Instagram in stories, feed posts, and IG live. We cover: -How to prep your items for sale: research, pricing, and measurements -How to promote your sales on IG -How to take great photos and set up for a live sale -How to run claims on your sales -How to process payments and shipping info A few resources mentioned: -Canv...
Shop Talk Episode 3: Instagram 101
Просмотров 6279 месяцев назад
Nicole (@vintagehavenshoppe) and Whitney (@thrifty_whitney) share tips and ideas for Instagram growth and running a vintage shop on IG. Show Notes: -Set up 2-factor authentication to protect your IG account from hackers -Choose business or creative IG account (not personal) to give you more options -Remember: your content is for your customers. -Profile - choose a logo or clear photo of your fa...
Shop Talk Episode 2 - How to Find & Manage Inventory for Your Online Vintage Shop
Просмотров 71910 месяцев назад
In today's episode, Whitney & Nicole discuss how to find inventory for your vintage shop and manage it with tracking systems and good storage. Shop Talk is a livestream discussion for sharing tips and encouragement for online vintage sellers. New episodes launch monthly on Instagram, and replays are posted on RUclips. Follow Whitney on IG at @thrifty_whitney and Nicole at @vintagehavenshoppe fo...
Shop Talk Episode 1 - How to Start Selling Vintage Online
Просмотров 1,2 тыс.10 месяцев назад
Whitney (Instagram @thrifty_whitney) and Nicole (Instagram @vintagehavenshoppe) talk about how to start selling vintage online: platforms to use, how to track your inventory, and our own stories of how we started our vintage shops. New episodes livestream on Instagram monthly, and replays are uploaded to RUclips for you to replay. #etsyshop #etsyvintage #ebayvintage #vintageseller #vintageshop ...
please share your VA info... My Shopify store has problems...
hi there - my VA isn't taking any more customers, but I am sending you a DM on Instagram!
I'm really surprised to hear you say poll saying a week is ok for shipping. I try to ship within 1-2...maybe 3 days but i'm surprised customers wouldn't be pinging asking where their items are after 1-3 days (the Amazon-ification of shipping)
I think my customers understand that I am a small business and do all my shipping, so they give me a lot of grace getting my items out. I also am very clear in telling them what my shipping times are. The important thing is communicating all that clearly to customers so they know what to expect!
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Just found you so excited to hear about your experiences. I currently am selling on eBay but very interested in selling on Etsy. PS Audio is cutting out periodically.
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Do you use a phone or pro camera for shooting items?
I recently got a Canon 5D Mark III digital SLR - the photo quality is much better. But I don't think it's an absolute necessity. Lots of people successfully sell just using their phones. It just depends if you are getting the results you want.
Is just one sale per month with weekly ads and perhaps more leading up the week b4 be recommended?
I think the number of sales doesn't matter as much as consistency - if you always have just one sale a month, it helps your followers know what to expect. And you can create a marketing schedule based on that. If you decide to do weekly sales, you can adjust to that as well. Consistency is key!
Enjoyed the video
Enjoyed the shop talk!
First time watching, enjoying!
Thank you!
Catching up on RUclips! Regarding Nicole's comment that she started with a fresh account for selling on IG. I've seen here and there that FB/IG wants you to have some kind of interaction history before they approve selling? Or have I gotten that mixed up? Thanks so much!
Hi Kristen - you may be referring to opening an IG shop. That is different than the type of selling Nicole and I do on IG, where we sell via posts and IG livestreams. There is no way for IG to limit/approve the selling that we do, so that's not an issue!
WONDERFUL segment, couldn't stay on the live because I was driving from Texas back home to Maine, but soooo pleased to hear it all on you-tube, and will have to look-see your earlier segments ... THANK YOU
You're so welcome, glad you are enjoying it!
I love that you’re doing this! 🙌🏻
Thank you, Becky!
Can i have a starter kit pleeeeease!!!!!!
of course! Just head over to this link - thriftywhitney.myflodesk.com/starterkit
First time
The remake was very interesting. You gave a lot information. I'm still doing baby steps using the different platform and learning how to list items. And i think im using PayPal for handling the money. Thse drop talks are fun.
Thank you! I am so glad you're enjoying them!
Where did you get your cost for shipping from?
I use Pirate Ship for my shipping labels, so that is where the cost came from for the label.
Thank you for sharing! I have an unrelated business that’s my main source of income and will likely remain so, but shopping for vintage home decor has become an obsession that I’d like to turn into a side hustle to fund home improvement projects. I’d also love to do sourcing trips to antique/flea markets I’ve dreamt of visiting and do blogging/content associated with the business. So even though I don’t expect to go FT, I want to take it very seriously. I have tech/marketing skills, vintage knowledge, a bit of an inventory stash, plenty of storage and studio space in my home, etc - in other words, a lot going for me! But I’ve never done anything like this before. Excited!🤗 I look forward to watching your other videos and have signed up for your emails.
Thank you so much! It sounds like you have a lot of background skills and knowledge to really make a great business!
Lots of great info! I never thought about turning the box inside out! Ha! Thanks so much!
You're so welcome! Hope it's been helpful
Thank you, ladies!
I'm watching through your series now and really appreciate all of the great tips!
Question: Value of inventory at the beginning and end of year for taxes: what you paid for it or the value of it (hope to sell amount)?
I report the retail value of it
Thank you for this incredible resource. I am at the beginning stages of reselling on IG. Your advice is so helpful. Thank you Whitney & Nicole.
You are welcome - I am so glad it's helpful!
Okay this was so refreshing!! It’s so nice to see faces behind huge shops like that and know they’re sometimes just as frazzled as the rest of us. I really resonated with “no, it’s all over my house” 😂❤
I'm so glad you enjoyed it - yes, trust me, our houses are just as crazy as yours, I imagine! :)
So much great information for new sellers. Thank you all for your tips and tricks selling on Etsy.
You're welcome! Glad it was helpful
Hi ladies ! Thank you for sharing your wealth of knowledge .. I’ve dabbled in Etsy, Poshmark, EBay and have a brick and mortar … I’m getting by, but I’m ready for the next level !! Looking forward to all of your videos.
You are so welcome! Thank you for watching - I hope they are encouraging!
Loving this, its the perfect content for where I am in my journey ... at the very beginning ! I have been reselling on posh, mercari, ebay & depop 3 years I believe, however I am ready to create my own shop etc. thanks for the great info !
you are so welcome! I'm glad to hear it's been helpful.
I am at the beginning too!
Such GREAT information! Thank you! Can't wait for February's episode!!
Hi Whitney ! I’m 10O new to selling. I’ve inherited quite a beautiful vintage costume jewelry set earrings/matching brooches ,necklaces all 50-75+ yrs old. They’re stunning pcs. I’ve researched some of the names & all decent good quality. The stones are exquisite & some many settings as well. ANY POINTERS?? Probably 75-100 pcs. I’m still sorting/labeling brands.
Hi there - if you have a lot to list, I think setting up a shop on eBay or Etsy would be the quickest way to get them sold. Good luck!
Got it! Ref my previous question - Nicole can be found at vintagehavenshoppe, aha!
Hi, how do we follow Nicole please? Thrity Whitney is genius, so easy to remember! Really enjoying these vlogs/shows very informative and love your kindly and professionally generous attitudes.
Hi Annie - Nicole doesn't have a RUclips channel but you can follow her on Ig at @vintagehavenshoppe - thank you so much for your positive feedback!
Thank you for talking about the INVENTORY VOMIT. Bless y'all
haha you're welcome!
Has anyone ever created a relationship with an Estate Sale Cleanout company? I have - and it has brought some real treasures. If you're willing to pick through the packed warehouse.
I have heard of that, but I don't think it's common in my area. Sounds like a great resource!
“FrankienBOX😅”
Would appreciate seeing a tour of your shipping stations. And I know Whitney has an upstairs loft office where she does her photography. How do you handle the purchase, photographing, inventorying, storing process? I have a wonderful large space in our shop with shelves, storage etc. My issue is the process of getting items photographed and inventoried, then stored. I'm all messed up. I don't have a place to photo specifically within my shop area. I am in the shop, in the loft office, outside, etc. I feel my productivity is suffering. HELP
Watched more 😂 and you showed your shipping area. Thank you 😊
great! glad it was helpful @@karenschmidtke8129
Also - just to answer your question - once my items are listed on my website, I put them in the basement for storage. I think it's really important to have everything separated (listed/not listed, sold/not sold) and easy to find - on shelves, etc. Try to consolidate where you can and find a place (or even a mobile photography set up) that you can use.
great videos!!
Same with labeling the boxes. I write on my cardboard boxes and use label pockets for my clear totes. Super easy to change out the index card as my inventory changes.
that's a great idea!
Thank you both for your generosity in taking the time to share your knowledge. I'm only halfway through this episode and am so inspired by both of you. I can't wait to watch your episodes, follow your journey, and implement changes in my new vintage reselling business.
you are so welcome! I'm glad they have been useful
Love the way you talk about the customer perspective! So important 🙌
So much great information! The Gold Nugget for me was getting their email info for Pirate Ship! I know that's gonna be a game-changer!! Thank you, Whitney!!
yes it will save you so much time!
💦 *promosm*
I have the paid version of Canva - user friendly ISH...I struggle and find myself watching Canva videos too.
Thanks for uploading to RUclips.
Lots of great info here! Thank you both so much! Now I get to work! 😂🦋
What is a wave app?
Hi Karen - it’s a website that provides free online bookkeeping for small businesses, similar to Quicken. It’s at waveapps.com
Thank you for hosting these shop talks. Helpful and direct to the topics we are needing answers. Watched this episode TWICE.
you're welcome, i am so glad it was helpful!