tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1702446605163309379.post6233495000517137368..comments2022-11-20T06:52:29.245-05:00Comments on Refining the Moment: Hard WordsMaryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03258169902369059630noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1702446605163309379.post-55538456073078281452010-01-23T10:10:37.254-05:002010-01-23T10:10:37.254-05:00Well, I don't know if you asked for suggestion...Well, I don't know if you asked for suggestions :-) but since I saw another commenter mention what would make HER interested in buying soap... When I'm looking for bath products, I think that giving things a clean "spa" feel adds an element of luxury to them. I'm not sure about exactly how you would interpret that in a photograph: maybe w/ a robe, natural asian elements (Kristinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02207023707994396637noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1702446605163309379.post-83238889925816470002010-01-22T16:05:23.474-05:002010-01-22T16:05:23.474-05:00it does set you apart, but if it turns say 30% of ...it does set you apart, but if it turns say 30% of people off, then that's not good. but your product looks great and you are obviously a very talented photographer. you managed to capture the mood you were going for really well, which is I guess why people are responding so strongly to the images. i think whatever you decide to do it will look good! for me personally, clean, bright, crisp Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1702446605163309379.post-45731262697548957572010-01-22T11:29:58.438-05:002010-01-22T11:29:58.438-05:00Hmmm...well, I guess that's why you get other ...Hmmm...well, I guess that's why you get other people's perspectives because I am all about the children in the photos (no bias, of course). I think it sets you apart but you don't want to be so far apart that no one wants your product. Could you take portions of their advice and adapt (e.g., lighten up the photos, no kids eating soap, etc.)? Just a thought...I'm a convert with or britehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09554663030956718573noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1702446605163309379.post-67126687212320058762010-01-21T21:13:31.658-05:002010-01-21T21:13:31.658-05:00Ha, that's funny because I like to check out t...Ha, that's funny because I like to check out the new children models with each new soap you produce! Maybe its because I know the kids and think kids in general are adorable! :)But, you're right, there are a lot of "soapers" on Etsy. I think once you build up a following locally your soap will sell merely by word of mouth- in addition to Etsy. Just don't do what Aimee and I Kim Cristhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08179231226367819200noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1702446605163309379.post-8843393234313474572010-01-21T18:35:54.285-05:002010-01-21T18:35:54.285-05:00I am SO VERY surprised that you got those comments...I am SO VERY surprised that you got those comments. I have looked at your site several times. EVERY SINGLE time I've been on there, I have thought how artistic you are, how amazing your pics are, how unique your site looks! I am just really surprised, like you are. I cannot believe your pics are a turn off... I'm just so surprised!Just and Kelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05080130805057698738noreply@blogger.com