Showing your product in use is a great way to help buyers imagine how they might use the product in their classroom. But taking pictures of your actual students in the classroom is rarely a good idea. That's where hand mockups come into play. Today we are going to tackle must-do tips to make your hand mockups look realistic.Why Use Moveable Hand Mockups?Taking in-action photos of your educational resources is not always possible. Even if you are still teaching in the classroom, using your students in your photos is not always a good idea. It is best practice to have a signed model release for any child that you might be featuring in your image–even if it is the back of their head or their ...
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TPT Seller Tips: Post Your Products Quickly with Mock-Ups
I love working with TPT sellers. Over the years I've had a chance to get to know so many amazing teachers that have stores on TPT. I try to listen so I can identify the struggles you are having so that I can help. Today I'm excited to share some tips to help you post your new products quickly and easily.The Struggle is RealOne struggle or frustration that I hear again and again is the process it takes to list a new product once you've got it created. You pour out your time and creative energy into this new resource. You are excited to get it in front of your audience. But . . . there's a cover, thumbnail, and preview that need to be created before you can do that. With creative juices ...
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Make your TpT Product Photos Pop
You know that one friend who can pull an outfit together from any five random clothing pieces? Or the one who can change the whole look of a room by rearranging the furniture, and then adding some pillows and a throw blanket? You can be that person when it comes to your product photos. Having TpT product photos that POP is not as hard as it may seem. Today I'm sharing my design process with you.Creating a product image using mock ups and moveable pieces is simply a matter of layering. It all comes down to combining different assets to make a final look that just feels good to the eye. You can learn to build amazing images using some simple but strategic steps. By following these steps when ...
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5 Ways to Use Mockups in Your TpT Business
If you are like most TpT small business owners, you probably started creating resources for your classroom or students. You posted them to TpT and then fast-forward a little and you find yourself running a small business. If this is you, you are not alone! In fact, most TpTers that I know followed this or a very similar path. The problem that arises is that in that fast-forwarding part you realized that there was more to running this business than just creating resources. A lot more. I'm excited to share with you 5 ways to use mockups that can make your life a little easier.What is a mock-up?Before we jump into the 5 ways to use mockups let's start with ...
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