How To Become Your Own Professional Photography Stylist

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj2_TyO1vCeMPG5pkCRudEscIOHlBMLx-ZQbfnf-alI0YWs3SAMmXK19oNiFLo-5DUzDhsxO9ETYQf0hzg-Ra6rwoJDEDMoF_n2MnXBgfjdGYA0Zc9rVVulrxw6SX1o7HziQMKplNlqlss/s1600/1-vert.jpg" /></span> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-large;"><i>One of key elements of blogging is the visual <span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">aspect.</span> <span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">O</span>f course, <span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">not all blog </span>niches focus on it so heavily, but on the whole photography alongside well-written articles can set your blog apart from others. <span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Thus</span> attracting <span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">mo<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">re </span></span>readers. </i></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-large;"><i>I absolutely love <span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">to get</span> creat<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">ive</span> with my own <span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">blog photography</span>, so today I thought I<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"> would</span> share my own tips and tricks o<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">n </span>how to style and shoot your blog images like a pro.  </i></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><br /></span></div><h2 class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><b>The Basics </b></span></h2><h3 class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><b>Photography Backgrounds </b></span></h3><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Starting at the beginning<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"> we need to talk backgro<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">unds.</span></span> The most popular choice for bloggers (<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">myself included) </span>is a plain white matte background or faux marble. Both of these work well as they don't overpower the subject matter. However, taking inspiration from editorial still<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">-</span>life images can help to broaden ideas. Matte pastel backgrounds (bought from craft stores) can work well even using more than one colour either joining them together or overlaying them. For richer images try out more detailed backgrounds such as aged wood or slate. <span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">I</span>f you can't get your hands on anything<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">, </span>finding wallpaper samples in your local DIY store can be just as effective! Reflective surfaces also have the<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">ir</span> place, I especially like acrylic sheets (eBay <a href="http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Colour-Perspex-Acrylic-Sheet-Plastic-Material-Panel-Cut-to-Size-A5-A4-A3-/301477137398?var=&hash=item4631700bf6:m:m1EqLw3R0A0o6iGzAoZc5tA" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">here</a>) which are inexpensive and can be bought in any colour, you can see an example of how I used a black acrylic background <a href="http://www.makeupsavvy.co.uk/2013/05/my-top-3-moisturisers-for-combination.html" rel="" target="_blank">here</a>. To add interest or to give a certain feel to the image, material can work well. Not only is it more fluid in appearance but you can style it to work with the objects you are photographing.  </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">EXAMPLE: Effective use of wallpaper as a backdrop <a href="http://www.makeupsavvy.co.uk/2016/10/affordable-autumn-beauty-picks.html" target="_blank">here</a> </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">EXAMPLE: Favourite use of material as a background <a href="http://www.makeupsavvy.co.uk/2016/10/is-charlotte-tilbury-magic-foundation.html" rel="" target="_blank">here</a> </span></div><h3 class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><b>Creating a Prop Box </b></span></h3><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Having a large variety of props on hand for your images is essential. These can be anything from notebooks and stationary to plates, ribbon and dried flowers. Flowers and even food can also work well to dress up a shoot into something more interesting. As you can see in the above fragrance image I used leaves and water from a spray bottle to create an autumnal/winter feel. Though my personal favourite props are satin ribbon (you can find a cheap listing on eBay <a href="http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Double-Sided-Faced-Satin-Ribbon-9-25-38mm-x-2-10-Meters-/272158402395?var=&hash=item3f5de7a75b:m:mXw7HzeTiNtJ8zh3ONdKPoQ" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">here</a>), dried rose petals (eBay <a href="http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/200897547930?_trksid=p2057872.m2749.l2649&var=500145359185&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&clk_rvr_id=1157371989087&afsrc=1&rmvSB=true" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">here</a>) and books/magazines. However if you are looking to achieve more editorial style images then thinking outside of the box with unique props is key. For ideas flicking through your favourite magazines should help with your own creative inspiration. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">READ:<a href="http://www.makeupsavvy.co.uk/2016/09/4-cheap-easy-diy-blog-props.html" target="_blank"> 4 Easy & Cheap DIY Blog Props</a> </span></div><h3 class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><b>Choosing a Colour Palette</b>  </span></h3><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Colour is definitely something that should be explored within still life photography. For styled images sticking to a palette of 3-4 colours always works well. But there may be times you want to stick to a single <span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">colour</span> to add impact or go all out to create a vibrant image with an unlimited colour palette. All monochrome or pastel images can also work really well. Here it's about being aware of colour <span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">while also ha<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">ving fun </span></span>because there really aren't any rules! </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjBp1tKZE_J7T8jraC16BLdkFUSjqEu_3JiiXKqy6p_xDeg_Eg1ujfgK8y-Jk67kYkvywIfLGRrBkJ5v9Zen2U1fSKvOeR_LuPnIhpCNZ14Q8xa0uJlJncypsH_XrnU6Rhyphenhyphen3w7OpbeHscA/s1600/1.jpg" /></div><h3 class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><b>To Flat <span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">L</span>ay or not to Flat Lay - Talking Angles</b></span></h3><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Deciding to shoot in a flat lay style, directly above, or at an angle really is personal preference. I often like to mix it up to make sure my images don't appear to same-y and just to add a bit of extra variety and interest. When shooting a flat lay from above I like to stand up straight and lean over my shot and zoom in if I feel I need to (sometimes a tripod is <span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">required)</span>. If you have quite a lot going on in your setup you may want to grab a small stool or even a pair of <span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">c<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">ompact </span></span>step ladders to capture everything. This generally isn't needed when it comes to photographing makeup products as a beauty blogger but for larger items, or showing wh<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">at</span> the products are placed on (maybe a table or bed) then getting up high and shooting directly from above is key. As for sho<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">ts</span> from a slight angle the main benefit is that is allows for a depth of field to be created (a blurred background) which <span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">gives a </span>stronger focal point <span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">and is alwa<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">ys pleasing on the eye</span></span>. I personally prefer to shoot in this way<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"> </span>as products can appear more tactile as the s<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">hape</span> of them is more visible than in a flat lay<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">, it also</span> allows for soft shadows to be created. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Example post with a mix of flat lay and traditional<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"> angle </span>shots <a href="http://www.makeupsavvy.co.uk/2016/09/ebay-review-zoeva-style-rose-gold.html" target="_blank">here</a></span></div><h2 class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><b>Flat <span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">L</span>ay Styles </b></span></h2><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">The main type of flat lay in the blogging world is one that sets the scene/tells a story. These generally include a focal item with other items staged around it in a natural way. However, there are so many other ways to shoot flay lays that<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"> can</span> expand your ideas. Below are the main types of flat lays that all work well for blog photography and social media posts. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><i>Side note:</i> Flat lays have become increasingly popular on social media. Other than <span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">being</span> aesthetically pleasing, they are a popular choice for many for a reason. The lens on a phone is greatly different to an actual camera and can often distort the perspective and shape of products when shooting from an angle, making it pretty obvious the image has been taken by a phone camera. Shoot directly from above and that problem disappears!  </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><br /></span></div><blockquote class="instagram-media" data-instgrm-version="7" style="background: #fff; border-radius: 3px; border: 0; box-shadow: 0 0 1px 0 rgba(0 , 0 , 0 , 0.5) , 0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0 , 0 , 0 , 0.15); margin: 1px; max-width: 658px; padding: 0; width: 99.375%;"><div style="padding: 8px;"><div style="color: #c9c8cd; font-size: 14px; line-height: 17px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-top: 8px; overflow: hidden; padding: 8px 0px 7px; text-align: center; text-overflow: ellipsis; white-space: nowrap;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/BNe3RpeDOtr/" style="color: #c9c8cd; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: 17px; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">A photo posted by Official FLATLAY - Join Us! (@flatlay)</a> on <time datetime="2016-12-01T17:04:35+00:00" style="font-size: 14px; line-height: 17px;">Dec 1, 2016 at 9:04am PST</time></span></div></div></blockquote><script async="" defer="" src="//platform.instagram.com/en_US/embeds.js"></script><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"></span> <br /><h3 class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><b>The "setting the scene' flat lay</b> </span></h3><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">As I <span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">explained </span>above this is the most popular type of flat lay <span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">for bloggers.</span> Anything goes here really, as long as it makes sense and tells a story or sets the scene that is<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">!</span> For example when writing a blog post that's about blogging I often photograph the keyboard of my laptop, a notebook, a pen and even a few extras like a few plants or flowers and even a cup of coffee. This is a relatable scene and goes well with the blog topic I will be writing about. Talking about products to induce sleep? Photograph them on a white duvet with a cosy looking throw<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">, </span>a candle or two<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"> <span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">and</span></span> even a pair of slippers, instantly setting the scene and creating a serene image. This kind of flat lay is so simple, yet so effective. Want to go one step further? Try an "action" shot by including your hands into the image to really make<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"> your story come alive<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">.<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"> For this you will <span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">need a tripo<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">d and your camera on <span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">the timer setting or a <span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">willing helper<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">! </span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">EXAMPLE: <a href="http://www.makeupsavvy.co.uk/2016/10/3-sleep-in-jar-face-creams-perfect-for.html" target="_blank">3 'Sleep in a Jar' Face Creams Perfect for Winter</a> </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><br /></span></div><blockquote class="instagram-media" data-instgrm-version="7" style="background: #fff; border-radius: 3px; border: 0; box-shadow: 0 0 1px 0 rgba(0 , 0 , 0 , 0.5) , 0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0 , 0 , 0 , 0.15); margin: 1px; max-width: 658px; padding: 0; width: 99.375%;"><div style="padding: 8px;"><div style="color: #c9c8cd; font-size: 14px; line-height: 17px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-top: 8px; overflow: hidden; padding: 8px 0px 7px; text-align: center; text-overflow: ellipsis; white-space: nowrap;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/BGoZ84VPLCt/" style="color: #c9c8cd; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: 17px; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">A photo posted by Flatlays (@flatlays)</a> on <time datetime="2016-06-14T10:21:00+00:00" style="font-size: 14px; line-height: 17px;">Jun 14, 2016 at 3:21am PDT</time></span></div></div></blockquote><script async="" defer="" src="//platform.instagram.com/en_US/embeds.js"></script><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><br /></span> <h3 class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><b>The "organised' flat lay</b> </span></h3><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">If you like to keep things neat and simplistic then <span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">the</span> organised flat lay style may be for you. The best way to start is to imagine a square or rectangle and place items within it, generally at equal distances apart .This does however mean you won't have a focal point a<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">s</span> all the items will appear equal. Not all of the items need to have straight edges but using items with straight sides for the outer part of your imaginary straight edged shape reinforces the shape and th<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">e</span> nea<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">t </span>look <span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">you are going for</span>. This <span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">becomes <span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">even more</span></span> effective when paired with a single or minimal colour palette to give <span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">a</span> contemporary editorial look. <span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">This style is p</span>erfect for sharing a similar collection of items, for example your skincare stash or the contents of your bag, albeit the receipts! </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">EXAMPLE: <a href="http://www.makeupsavvy.co.uk/2016/02/the-makeup-we-buy-look-at-what-we-buy.html" target="_blank">The Makeup We Buy</a>  </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><br /></span></div><blockquote class="instagram-media" data-instgrm-version="7" style="background: #fff; border-radius: 3px; border: 0; box-shadow: 0 0 1px 0 rgba(0 , 0 , 0 , 0.5) , 0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0 , 0 , 0 , 0.15); margin: 1px; max-width: 658px; padding: 0; width: 99.375%;"><div style="padding: 8px;"><div style="color: #c9c8cd; font-size: 14px; line-height: 17px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-top: 8px; overflow: hidden; padding: 8px 0px 7px; text-align: center; text-overflow: ellipsis; white-space: nowrap;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/9tq2XGDTqk/" style="color: #c9c8cd; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: 17px; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">A photo posted by F L A T L A Y __ T I P S (@flatlay_tips)</a> on <time datetime="2015-11-05T18:42:19+00:00" style="font-size: 14px; line-height: 17px;">Nov 5, 2015 at 10:42am PST</time></span></div></div></blockquote><script async="" defer="" src="//platform.instagram.com/en_US/embeds.js"></script><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><br /></span> <h3 class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><b>The "all about white space" flat lay</b> </span></h3><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">In photography white space can say a lot whil<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">st</span> remaining a simplistic looking <span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">image</span>. But in blog photography it's slightly different and can give your focal product that you want to write about the space to breathe (and shine!) or even create a nice space overlay<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"> t<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">itle </span></span>text when it comes to editing your images. This style isn't as common, but with a focal product and one or two items to support it<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"> </span>the shot can really work and look beautiful. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">EXAMPLE: <a href="http://www.makeupsavvy.co.uk/2016/03/luxury-beauty-favourites-5.html" target="_blank">Luxury Beauty Favourites</a></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">  </span></div><h2 class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><b>The Main Elements of Photography Styling</b></span></h2><br /><h3><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><b>Placement </b></span></h3><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">I could write endless blog posts on styling (don't worry, I won't!) because there are so many elements to it<b>. </b><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">T</span>he main element that can make an image shine is placement. Depending on the type of image you are wanting to convey you may want to give products equidistant space and lay them mostly flat (good for flat lays) or mix this up with over lapping items with some stood up (good for shooting at a<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">n angle</span>). Also opening up products for example a makeup compact or a magazine can give a more realistic yet editorial look to your images. <b><br /></b></span><h3><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><b> </b></span> <span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><b>Lighting </b></span></h3><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Lighting is another important element to be aware of. Natural even lighting is a must, so shoot in front of a large window i<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">f</span> you can and avoid using flash at all costs. However shadows may actually be your friend and often play a large part in editorial still-life shoots; from soft shadows cast from the products you are photographing (<a href="https://uk.pinterest.com/pin/555842778989709641/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">example</a>) to deliberate harsh shadows that add extra interest and dimension (<a href="https://uk.pinterest.com/pin/290130400973740112/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">example</a>). </span><br /><br /><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-large;"><i><b>Hopefully I've covered the basics <span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">with t<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">his post</span></span> and have given some food for thought when it comes still life blog photography. </b></i></span><br /><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-large;"><i><b><br /></b></i></span> <span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-large;"><i><b>Let me know your favourite types of photography for your own blog and to see on others? I have a feeling it may be flat lays! </b></i></span><br /><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-large;"><i><b><br /></b></i></span><span style="font-size: x-large;"> </span><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><b><span style="font-size: x-large;"><i>Fee xo.</i></span> </b></span><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><br /></span></div>

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eBay Bargains #61 - Watch List Favourites

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhD-ABW89pd080128O1-eHA43H-dxv0R3kqnl6HyIKDDi5Kelm5Ad0_j8F7PNf0IpVIoN21-YFi-x3fQ7yxmlbPjC2qeNK8JigLegEWS3CTf9HBDRY0JjUCpvja4AG-zvuh7sasZB5tSA8/s1600/ebay-finds-blogger-uk.jpg" /></div><h3 style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">This blog post should have been titled "Watch List Favourites I'll Probably Mostly Likely Buy". But that wouldn't be good for SEO so I had to opt for a the more restraint title! </span></h3><h3 style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">As my eBay watch list is just a random mixed of items, mainly brushes and 'dupe' style bags, with lots of other bargainous things thrown in there, I thought I'd share a kind of miscellaneous eBay bargains post today. So many crazy cheap things here that I'm very tempted by! </span></h3><h3 style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"> </span></h3><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><b><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">Stick-on Polka Dot/Pineapple</span></b></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><b><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">Wall Decals </span></b></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">Polka Dots x 120 - �4.99 <a href="http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Set-of-120-Polka-Dot-Wall-Stickers-Decal-Childs-Kids-Vinyl-Art-Decor-spots/141826331700?_trksid=p2047675.c100010.m2109&_trkparms=aid%3D555012%26algo%3DPW.MBE%26ao%3D2%26asc%3D38661%26meid%3Dcb33acfcc85747d5b84f13199d1191eb%26pid%3D100010%26rk%3D1%26rkt%3D24%26sd%3D252544379154" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">HERE</a> </span></b></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>Pineapples x 52 - �5.99 <a href="http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/131826082680?_trksid=p2055119.m1438.l2649&var=431181421595&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">HERE</a></b></span> </span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">Since becoming obsessed with pinning home office inspiration pictures on Pinterest of late I've wanted to jazz up my own office/spare room with something that would be inexpensive but with a big impact. And these decals are exactly that! Without wallpapering or spending too much you can literally change the look of a room with these super cute decals. Also perfect if you rent and can't re-decorate or do much to the walls. I really can't decide between polka dots or mini pineapples! Which do you prefer? </span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><br /><span style="font-size: x-large;"><b>Cosy Cloud Sweater </b></span></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>�5.69 <a href="http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Womens-Loose-Fleece-Sweater-Hoodie-Casual-Pullover-Sweatshirt-Jumper-Top-Outwear-/161872044447?var=&hash=item25b053619f:m:mh1LVxn6TM8Yixwlz14Xf2g" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">HERE</a>  </b></span></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">Let's admit me it, we all love our comfy clothes that we wouldn't be seen dead in outside of the house. I especially love anything cosy like I'm wearing a duvet as soon as it starts to get chilly again, so now is the perfect time to snap this this jumper up so it will arrive mid October. There are lots of different prints, not just clouds, in the listing, and from the close-up pictures you can just tell it's the softest cosier fleece material. Like a hug in a jumper! Sizes available in 6-14 but I'd always suggest ordering one size up from what you are. </span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><b><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">Crystal Diamond Pens </span></span></b></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><b><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">�1.37 each <a href="http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Newly-Party-Crystal-Diamond-Crystal-Ball-Concert-Pen-Creative-Pen-Chic-Pen-Gift/232074572453?_trksid=p2055119.c100022.m2048&_trkparms=aid%3D222007%26algo%3DSIC.MBE%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D37315%26meid%3Dcdc848fba524424c934e66023e150eb6%26pid%3D100022%26rk%3D4%26rkt%3D4%26sd%3D262594575200" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">HERE</a> </span></span></b></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">If you love stationary then you need to get on eBay and look at what they have! You can find so many novelty pens on there it's crazy. Want a pen shaped like a piece of pizza that will be beyond awkward to write with? eBay's got you covered. Want a pen shaped like a giant lollipop that couldn't easily knock someone flying? Yup, eBay's got that as well. So this is pretty modest in comparison but still on the novelty side of things. I will be picking up the lovely looking blue ombre one and the rose gold one asap! </span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><b><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">eBay Mixed Makeup Brush Set </span></b></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>�3.02 <a href="http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/122090075206?_trksid=p2055119.m1438.l2649&var=421122276239&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&autorefresh=true" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">HERE</a></b></span></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">Recently I've seen a few of these mixed brush sets around and thought what a clever idea. Not only are they beyond cheap for what you get, but they are well put together with brushes and sponges you would actually use. This set comes in 3 different colours - gold (as seen above), black and rose. A really great way of trying out a few brushes! </span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><b><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">Argos Outlet Colour Changing </span></span></b></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><b><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">Ring Light </span></span></b></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><b><span style="font-size: large;">�13.99 <a href="http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Colour-Changing-Ring-Light-/351769829129?hash=item51e71d9f09:g:UbIAAOSwV0RXtPe3" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">HERE</a></span></b> </span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">Now I was unsure whether to include this because my idea is to try this out as an actual ring light for my blog photography because if it works it will be the best thing ever! However I just don't know if it will be bright enough and if it's not, if I could replace the bulb with a much brighter white LED bulb. So I will be buying this to see if it's possible and if it is I will definitely let you know in a future eBay post while it's still available to buy! This could seriously be an amazing solution for the dull weather days come autumn/winter! Fingers crossed! </span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><b><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">Caramel Frappe - all iPhone models </span></span></b></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><b><span style="font-size: large;">�4.95 <a href="http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/131730630092?_trksid=p2055119.m1438.l2649&var=431154709867&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">HERE</a></span></b></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">Okay, my eBay phone case obsession may be getting slightly out of hand now... but seriously how can I resist buying them when they go and be this cute?! This is slightly more than I would normally spend, yes I'm frugal, but I just don't care because I've never seen a phone case like this and I love the illustrations and the fact it's actually a recipe for a caramel frappe! Soooo adorable. Apple Pie design also in the listing.  </span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><b><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">Eyelash Flat Sequin Shoes </span></b></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>�14.65 <a href="http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/322228601309?_trksid=p2055119.m1438.l2649&var=511131400506&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">HERE</a></b></span> </span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">I love my quirky flat shoes and as soon as I saw these they went straight on my watch list. These are 'dupes' for the Chiara Ferragni flats... just not priced at �250+! Of course slightly different in the shape but overall they are very similar indeed. Really fun and perfect with jeans! Also available in silver, size 2.5-7. </span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><i><b>So there you have it a selection of the random items on my eBay watch list - there's some gems, right? </b></i></span></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><i><b>Fee xo.  </b></i></span></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><i><b><br /></b></i></span></span></div>

Beauty blog photography ebay eBay Bargains #61 - Watch List Favourites

This blog post should have been titled "Watch List Favourites I'll Probably Mostly Likely Buy". But that wouldn't be good ...

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4 Cheap & Easy DIY Blog Props

<span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><br /></span> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjP8s3uedourVnk0Twte8_tukIyPW3TGXoS1zk2Dpg7dduiiVV9j2amTwZbAnyAavx6KhSayCw9jpxXIyBFm1KqPZa_yAFVACsESYrbLOPjpmETCkEw3QE15QZtrjRmhEkpUzIt1UK-aAI/s1600/Easy-DIY-Blog-Props.JPG" /></span></div><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><br /></span> <h2><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">For a while now I'm been thinking I need to up my blog photography game and get a few new props. But then it came to me... why not do some DIY crafts and make my own props instead! </span></h2><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><br /></span> <span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">I don't like to blow my own trumpet, but these 4 DIY blog props turned out better than expected and literally took me no time at all! My personal favourites are the confetti ( actually fun to make!) and the DIY marble tray - let me know your favourite props in the comments! </span><br /><h2><br /><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">Lets get <span style="color: #f6b26b;">D</span><span style="color: #d5a6bd;">I</span><span style="color: #6fa8dc;">Y</span><span style="color: #f1c232;">-</span><span style="color: #6aa84f;">i</span><span style="color: #e06666;">n</span><span style="color: #f6b26b;">g</span><span style="color: #6fa8dc;">!</span></span> </span></h2><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><br /></span> <span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><br /></span> <span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><img alt="DIY-Confetti-how-to" height="800" src="https://c3.staticflickr.com/9/8549/29055760274_0154c61d5e_o.jpg" width="600" /></span><script async="" charset="utf-8" src="//embedr.flickr.com/assets/client-code.js"></script><br /><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><br /></span> <h2><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span style="background-color: #fce5cd;">1. DIY Hole Punched Confetti </span></span></h2><br /><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">So, this couldn't be any simpler! Grab some coloured paper or card and get hole punching with a hole puncher! Okay, I decided to get a bit fancy and threw in some wedding table decoration hearts for good measure, but you could literally cut up different shapes and have a random ol' mix of DIY multi-coloured confetti to sprinkle over blog backgrounds. </span><br /><i><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><br /></span></i> <span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><i>As you can see sprinkled around my quirky looking Furiously Happy book it's a lovely fun effect! </i></span><br /><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><br /></span> <span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><img alt="DIY-Dried-Rose-Petals-Cheap" height="800" src="https://c6.staticflickr.com/9/8302/29600856301_18f91d7d4c_o.jpg" width="600" /></span><script async="" charset="utf-8" src="//embedr.flickr.com/assets/client-code.js"></script><br /><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><br /></span> <h2><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span style="background-color: #fce5cd;">2. DIY Dried Flowers</span> </span></h2><br /><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">Okay okay, so I cheated here a teeny bit.... dammit, I bought these from eBay! BUT in my defence pressing your own flowers and drying them out is definitely a craft project you could do, I just didn't have the time! You simply need either a stack of heavy books or better still, a wooden flower press. This all feels very nostalgic as me and my sister use to enjoy pressing flowers when we were children and would collect all sorts of dainty flowers from our garden - it's actually a really nice hobby/craft for any age come to think of it.  </span><br /><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><br /></span> <span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">I picked up these gorgeous dried rose petals, that smell amazing, for only �2.20 (15g) on eBay <a href="http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/200897547930?_trksid=p2057872.m2749.l2649&var=500145359185&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">here</a>. I wasn't sure on the weight but trust me you receive more than enough! </span><br /><i><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><br /></span></i> <span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><i>Perfect for delicate looking blog images along side makeup or skincare products. </i></span><br /><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><br /></span> <span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><img alt="DIY-Marble-Tray-Blogger" height="800" src="https://c4.staticflickr.com/9/8499/29600842011_2ccec5463a_o.jpg" width="600" /></span><script async="" charset="utf-8" src="//embedr.flickr.com/assets/client-code.js"></script><br /><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><br /></span> <h2><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span style="background-color: #fce5cd;">3. DIY Marble Blogger Tray</span> </span></h2><h2><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"> </span></h2><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">This is possibly the DIY blog prop I'm most excited to share with you as the idea came to me last week and I couldn't wait to try it out! </span><br /><br /><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">Taking some Marble contact paper (you can find a roll from eBay <a href="http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/DC-FIX-Marble-1m-x-45cm-Sticky-Back-Self-Adhesive-Vinyl-Contact-Paper-2256-New-/221970434796?hash=item33ae780aec:g:ZmgAAOSwLVZVlj9O" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">here</a> for �6.99 or an A4 sheet (light grey) for �1.90 <a href="http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Marble-Sticker-Design-A4-Sheet-Self-Adhesive-Vinyl-Sticky-Back-Contact-Paper-/222200896977?var=&hash=item33bc349dd1:m:mGPCFLJm9sPyZqtq6kS0_5Q" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">here</a>. Also available in some hardware stores) simply apply it to the hard back of an old photo frame. It's totally up to you if you want to include the glass or not but to avoid reflection I decided to leave it out. This makes such an inexpensive marble tray and depending on the frame and size it can look as if you bought it! </span><br /><i><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><br /></span></i> <span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><i>For a confetti marble tray, simply keep the glass in, sprinkle your DIY confetti over it and then place your DIY marble backing and secure down. It really couldn't be any easier! </i></span><br /><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><br /></span> <span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><img alt="Autumn-blog-props" height="800" src="https://c4.staticflickr.com/8/7703/29600839611_9ee0c191a7_o.jpg" width="600" /></span><script async="" charset="utf-8" src="//embedr.flickr.com/assets/client-code.js"></script><br /><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><br /></span> <h2><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span style="background-color: #fce5cd;">4. DIY Print-outs</span> </span></h2><br /><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"> Fancy some free prints to use in your blog backgrounds? Yes, me too! </span><br /><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"> Thankfully there are a lot of talented people on the Internet who like to share free things. So I simply did a search (Pinterest is good for free printables!) for some free Fall prints and found these amazing fall images (you can find them <a href="http://heyhiblog.com/free-fall-printables-8x10-paint-number-art-prints/" target="_blank">here</a>). </span><br /><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><br /></span> <span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">You could of course just print them straight out and they would be pretty much free but I decided to get them professionally printed for only �2.50 including delivery for around 8 prints! Bargain, right? I'm done this many times with prints to hang around my home and always use <b>Truprints (find them <a href="https://www.truprint.co.uk/personalised-gifts/photo-prints" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">here</a>!) </b>as they offer a matte finish option which make them look much more like a print rather than a photo! Prints start from only 5p so it's an inexpensive way to get some props for your blog backgrounds and some art to frame while you're at it! Currently 15% off order as well. </span><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhhxR94xRfTOb9u6nou-5svjfb16OJdiI3xR8HSctKK7nttQd9BlW3Lt7BTqYuO6R8FzAj5xwU_OKs2CCaWGMtXw6aW_ARuxajHbUb1iNViaKl3eQ5agukX_xYL0IrGH5caT72L4Cfi8rg/s1600/free-wall-art-printables.jpg" /></div><br /><b><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">A selections of my favourite free art print printables -</span>  </span></b><br /><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><a href="https://www.theprettyblog.com/house/free-poster-and-wallpaper-smell-the-roses/" target="_blank">Stop And Smell The Roses</a>, <a href="http://chicfetti.com/decorate/printable/lipstick-wall-art/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Watercolour Chanel Liptick</a>, <a href="http://chicfetti.com/decorate/printable/bloggers-gonna-blog-wall-art/" target="_blank">Bloggers Gonna Blog</a>, </span><br /><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><a href="http://www.theprojectgirl.com/2014/01/01/my-one-little-word-and-printable-goal-matrix-free-download/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+theprojectgirl+%28Jenallyson+-+The+Project+Girl+-+Fun+Easy+Craft+Projects+including+Home+Improvement+and+Decorating+-+For+Women+and+Moms%29" target="_blank">You Cannot Walk A Straight Line</a></span><br /><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><br /></span> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj4Rit79c_inWDJR2MuTEs2U4bZ4HM9T9zTAjn8VPWmLDdzlVuW6DeHnSHQzkxcqUoiDupr7eqIZM3FG_SjOvK6aSvzEzDy7gDZreNVStwR6J9ljspRsmtsa416Rt-uCx6xsJWFvI5G-Hw/s1600/Blog-props-DIY-Confetti-tray.JPG" /></div><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><br /></span> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"></span></div><h2><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">So there you have it! My four DIY Blog Prop ideas! </span></h2><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><br /></span> <span style="font-size: x-large;"><i><b><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">I literally feel like Martha Stewart now and want to try even more crafts! </span></b></i></span><br /><br /><span style="font-size: x-large;"><i><b><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">Let me know if you make any of these - I'd love to see them! </span></b></i></span><br /><span style="font-size: x-large;"><i><b><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><br /></span></b></i></span> <span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><i><b>Fee xo. </b></i></span></span><br /><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><i><b> </b></i></span></span><br />

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10 Totally Free Styled Stock Images

<h2 style="text-align: center;"><img alt="Free-styled-stock-images" height="1698" src="https://c8.staticflickr.com/9/8259/29549245255_2f7c565115_o.jpg" title="" width="599" /><script async="" charset="utf-8" src="//embedr.flickr.com/assets/client-code.js"></script><br /><script async="" charset="utf-8" src="//embedr.flickr.com/assets/client-code.js"></script><br /></h2><h2 style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><i>The thing I love most about blogging is the photography side of it, I get to be as creative as I like and that makes me happy. Basically I love a good flat lay.</i></span></h2><h3 style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">But I totally get that some of you don't!  </span></h3><h3 style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"> </span></h3><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Blog photo<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">graphy is</span></span> literally back breaking work (okay, not literally, but nearly), natural lighting is beyond temperamental and understanding how to get the best out of a camera can be tricky not to mention boring. So that's why I<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">'ve </span>decided to give you a few free<b>*</b> high quality stock images that you can do as you wish with (<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">for personal use o<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">nly</span></span><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">) </span></span>- blog posts, cropped for social media... whatever you like! <span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Basically I</span> love giving away free stuff to help <span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">fellow bloggers </span>and I realised I haven't created anything since my <a href="http://www.makeupsavvy.co.uk/2014/11/free-printable-weekly-blog-planner.html" target="_blank">Free Printable Weekly Blog Planner</a> way over a year ago now! </span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><br /></span></b></div><div style="text-align: left;"><i><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><b>*</b>If you ever want to repay my kindness and find yourself <span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">visiting</span> the U.S feel free to pick me up a zillion Bath & Body Works candles! I joke... but seriously if you want to I won't stop you. </span></i></div><div style="text-align: left;"><h3><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Please Credit!</span></span></h3></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Of course I'd LOVE if you could credit my blog if you use any of the images, just a tiny 'source � Makeup Savvy' linked to back to my homepage or this post. But if you don't I won't hunt you down, I'm cool like that. Anyway, so here are the 10 styled stock images in 4 swanky themes � <b><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">M<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">akeup</span></span></b>,<b> Lifestyle</b>,<b> Girl Boss</b> and <b>Seasonal</b> (Autumn!). Simply right <span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">click</span> over t<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">he image an<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">d 'Save Image <span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">As...'<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">.<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"> </span></span></span></span></span></span><br /><br /><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">You can also find <span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">ideas of how <span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">to style<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">/use th<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">ese <span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">free lifestyle stock images at the <span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">bottom o<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">f the post<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"> <span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">- <span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">enjoy! </span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><h2><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">M<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">akeup Stock Ima<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">ges </span></span></span><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"> </span></span></span></h2><h2><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><br /></span></h2><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><img alt="free-makeup-stock-images" border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEht0ynI6mg-d590_JDHRDFw7ZxcH6o6-hjuJRCEFJo2z9jigkyKFm-vYaPyjtJUuRUhxDtcO_1hFYcxDFbKLQLjGQCI7qQDZL2GLm7w8dTOeFxCqonBdf_JlPWliS9NuDSfJy2StoI6C8M/s1600/makeup-stock-1.JPG" title="" /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgk0tczhOimCcmveW-1KncT4v3mHlRnDCsSiTzKjGSLdgLbYhbL0qVXJvVwpdnax5tdDII33z3iHRTTe3VpiryEDsbTQjuuElx4o9AkzhMgLUR7ecV6CNUSlW6qn7GehG8OfYhO85yJlSk/s1600/makeup-stock-3.JPG" /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiHeOKtmkKI0UKpO3gwiRzr8shqq3m4cc-XotykiYi_jJrDW3qyUD9mxUfV1pqs5c-n10boQZrydZppz8L4r8B3ivavR-yxUnvhVILOL8dAv4ssgJ2mC5ZBV3kmv2kGRpS8GDJ6m8pGscg/s1600/makeup-stock-2.JPG" /></div><h2><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Lifestyle Stock Images</span></h2><h2><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"> </span></h2><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgN0AXLRyBIph0xmawhApqDSCRjUh8ovkp9t8i7XRV5qFY3oFp-q9-xE_xd33UTaFDmdHpXxB63HwPkDSp44WJH0Ou9ua0_essxO3BdbnPdC9cir5Um7prebquG4DtoJDHnYUby5P2t5dc/s1600/lifestyle-stock-1.JPG" /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh-CmVZpnla3BP-DZtRUsu6uLkx89cUmBJZ0BBv3m1Mk88ERLFF1NvlsaH5NaTPIyWs8uI6lqU-PWFaQgnHyqrQAJPHjmmGiTYD5eEhGnuvxTZrvrbrt2AFh4wttC5gufP4BYQsudT9hbI/s1600/lifestyle-stock-2.JPG" /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjgGUWvk90eXxoUuc656JASLeuFWuwdX60HZKLfQjanxN5V-GyKkRmHn23zSN9hD7ye4jt0U4wA4zPn4pSi5umo9h5oPVZ2w1crDo7vPWRPodE666kTtb71rQFFp8TCIspZcA3n8KIxleg/s1600/lifestyle-stock-3.JPG" /></div><h2><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Girl Boss Stock Images </span></span></h2><h2><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"> </span><br /></span></h2></div><div style="text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjPW1TxbDyGIDhPl_U1jlmMbr_s7XEVYT2QuNNoi6g7GJihhzCI5bxokLWQV1j0qV1r83MT_fdQ7UTnWJE2V7MO0CohGjMHPWc9lU0TUL1rOGGBU_JCALOHO_YhuJtZmKQcGVUDajmUDCc/s1600/girlboss-stock-1.JPG" /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjYyJ6f7U2f3wKAjJbGK6jnkQ5v5oFmXqmiVpWQuFOOcTgBlmz4IjMNY_rD5qXU7mTLgtIVyyO-0rzkq3cdHgxVHwoffDXTi2vVhNtRuVF5Tl00NvP5__P4ILn6aoFBKpLxmQtUnOpu-2o/s1600/girlboss-stock-2.JPG" /></div><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><h2>Seasonal Stock Images</h2><h2> </h2><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhCf43QOwS8-r_g0utTB9LINycoWYnSCDbrL7jhnsPwoWtFzN1nv63nSc1FJfagw4mQPRmovMLqAuPPCBuj38p67EweBfiiEGEiTljuGMHDXpM1me2AUM7u61j54satKAESNkhgsAAXHZg/s1600/autumn-stock-1.JPG" /></div></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEivZtQLGtqvK2ZWVc5Egy7fCBQoYPo2gLV4l4UneylP72dKvcM5jIfoYyqWSnMgUI1Y9Z_-Y5pzcYwb9ko0iAEvj7vUDO2XyHiPUqU8D_jYOKDZUo5-TQSyjNht6hYyOR6d8mWxd9DH3xo/s1600/autumn-stock-2.JPG" /></div><br /></div><h3 style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">How to get the most use out of these styled stock photos</span></h3><h3 style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"> </span></h3><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Y</span>ou could always leave <span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">th<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">e images plain </span></span>but below I've given you a few rough ideas on how to could use text with <span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">them</span>. Images with a fine white inn<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">er</span> boarder always look great<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"> </span>and of course modern calligraphy fonts (DaFont.com do some good free ones!) make any image creative and done<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">. My personal favourite ha<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">s to be th<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">e Au<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">tumn stock image <span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">with</span> ro<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">se gold <span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">foil text!</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><img alt="free-lifestyle-stock-images" height="1000" src="https://c7.staticflickr.com/9/8644/29259504830_d6bbe938af_o.jpg" width="600" /><script async="" charset="utf-8" src="//embedr.flickr.com/assets/client-code.js"></script><br /><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">As mentioned feel free to use these how you wish � Blog posts, Instagram, Facebook, cropped as sidebar buttons for your social media platforms etc etc. With a little credit back to m<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">yself</span> or if you want a cheeky pin of this post on Pinterest because I'm getting into it � finally! </span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><i><b><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Really hope you can make use of these styled stock images! </span></b></i></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><i><b><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><br /></span></b></i></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><i><b><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Fee xo. </span></b></i></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><b>Related (ish) free stuff </b>: </span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><a href="http://www.makeupsavvy.co.uk/2014/11/free-printable-weekly-blog-planner.html" target="_blank">Free weekly blogger planner</a></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><a href="http://www.makeupsavvy.co.uk/2013/04/5-free-desktop-backgrounds-for.html" target="_blank">5 Free desktop backgrounds</a> </span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><a href="http://www.makeupsavvy.co.uk/2013/10/blog-photography-diy-reflector.html" target="_blank">DIY photography reflector</a> </span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div>

blog photography Blogging Tips Series Free stock images 10 Totally Free Styled Stock Images

The thing I love most about blogging is the photography side of it, I get to be as creative as I like and that makes me happy. Basically I l...

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