Etsy Photography Review

There's a cinematic quality to the photographs by Digdown Gallery that make them feel as if they are stills taken from a film. Looking at the boy at the end of the diving board in The Pool we can't help but wonder what his story is. These photos draw the viewer in and invite them to try to understand more about what they are trying to say.

Island House 6x9

Up Story Hill 6x9

Miss Sweet 7x7

Futorowoman Fotographie

2009-11-10T22:23:00.002Z

Model on the Streets of NYC 8x10

Polaroid film may be a dying format but there are plenty of photographers doing their bit to keep the art of Polaroid photography alive. Futorowoman is one of those. She combines the faded, vintage feel that Polaroid film gives with subjects such as Blythe dolls, the American Southwest and city life to present a stunning collection that provides a compelling case for the rejuvenation of the Polaroid as a popular film format.

Alone, Together 5x7

The Palomino Motel 5x7

Room 779 5x7

Rocky Top Studio

2009-11-09T20:32:00.000Z

Little Feet 7x7

Today was the first 'proper' day of winter here- I woke up to a thick layer of frost covering every surface and a fine mist in the air. It reminded me of Alison Trentelman's photographs, many of which were taken in the middle of winter when that cold mist fills the air and turns everything pale.

Birch Trees in Fog 8x10

Castle in Fog 7x7

Periwinkle the Horse 7x7

Saturday Selection: The Wizard of Oz

2009-11-07T19:58:00.000Z

Every Saturday I bring you a selection of photos that are united by a common theme. This year marks the 70th anniversary of the release of The Wizard of Oz and to celebrate I have a collection of photographs that make me think of Dorothy and co.

Oz by Audrey Remmert

Wizard of Oz 9x6 by Billy Currie

Yellow Brick Road by Madd Hatter's Lab

Finding Dorothy 8x10 by Jacqleen Bleu

Poppies- Prague 8x12 by Susan J Hale

Tina Crespo

2009-11-06T20:03:00.000Z

Flight 12x8

There is a stark quality to Tina Crespo's photographs that gives them the feeling of a crisp, winter morning. Her use of cool shades of blue make the pieces seem fresh and remind me of that wonderful feeling when the cold air hits you and fills your lungs with a clean, full sensation.

Plane Ice Cream 8x12

Cotton Candy Trees Take 2 8x8

Sweet Vanity 8x12

Squidart- photography by Kathleen Frank

2009-11-05T22:22:00.000Z

Penguin Love 6x6

Kathleen Frank's Animal Love series features an eclectic mix of animal figurines in unusual settings that create whimsical little scenes that are delightful to look at.

Lamb Love 6x6

Meerkat Love 6x6

Rabbit Love 6x6

JenniPenni

2009-11-03T17:55:00.000Z

I wear white bows 8x8

Predominantly pastel colours mixed with the occasional flash of bright red or pink make up the majority of JenniPenni's work, creating beautiful portraits and dreamy scenes.

Failed opportunities 8x10

Lunch hour 8x10

Wallflower 8x8

Jane Heller Photography

2009-11-02T17:02:00.000Z

Vintage Girl IV 8x12

Jane Heller's work covers a wide variety of subjects from sexy pinup-style shots to photos of goats and baby chickens. Such a big range of themes could seem make some photographer's Etsy stores seem jumbled and cluttered, but Jane's capable hands (and eyes) mean that the collection really comes together and each piece seems to compliment the others.

Pink Chandelier 8x8

Lamb 8x12

A day at the Museum 8x12

Saturday Selection: The Raven

2009-10-31T20:20:00.000Z

Every Saturday I bring you a selection of photos that are united by a common theme. This week, in celebration of Hallowe'en, I've collected some photos that remind me of my favourite spooky tale: The Raven by Edgar Allen Poe.

Fantastic Terrors 8x10 by Megan Horsburgh

Black Crow Watching 4x4 by Ketzelphotography

Love Will Tear Us Apart 3 8x10 by studiocvh

A Mysterious Stranger 8x8 by Jen Kiaba Photography

Crow in Rain 8x8 by gothicrow

MKendall Photography

2009-10-29T21:00:00.000Z

where the wild things are 8x10

MKendall combines several photos to make beautiful, dreamworld creations that are surreal and charming. I had a really tough time narrowing down my favourites to just four for this post!

pewter angles 8x12

Surreal Sunset 8x10

ruby slippers 8x12

Sharon Montrose Photographs

2009-10-28T19:18:00.001Z

Baby Deer 7x8

Sharon Montrose's portraits of animals taken in a studio setting are fascinating because they are so different from the standard photographs you normally see of animals. Removed from their natural habitat and placed in front of a stark, white wall, these creatures seem even more beautiful and interesting. And, yes, they are real, live animals.

Kangaroo 7x8

Camel 7x10

Nubian Goat No. 2 7x8

ValeriaH Photography

2009-10-27T20:21:00.001Z

Bedroom 5x5

ValeriaH's photographs are lit naturally which give them a soft, understated and quiet feel. I have always had a love of photographs that favour natural light and these are a beautiful example of what photographers can do with what nature provides.

Dresser 7x10

Red 5x5

Woman 5x5

Photography by Megan Horsburgh

2009-10-26T20:08:00.000Z

Tied to Words set of two 5x7

Madhouse 8x10

Rise 8x10

Up and Away 5x7

Saturday Selection: It's Raining, It's Pouring

2009-10-24T19:53:00.000+01:00

Every Saturday I bring you a selection of photos that are united by a common theme. This week, it's raining heavily outside and I'm looking on the bright side of things by celebrating the beauty of it.

I love walking in the rain 8x10 by irenesuchocki

When Love Rained Down 5x7 by ShadedMemories

Silver Dew Photograph 8x10 by BrighterDay

Screen Play by MaryLynnBurke

Reflected Rainshower 20x30 by JaredKS

The Province of My Mind

2009-10-22T16:50:00.000+01:00

But most of everyday is full of tired excuses... 8x10

The marvels of everyday life are encapsulated in provincijalka's photos. From a coffee cup resting on a journal to a pair of ruby red shoes sitting on a windowsill, these photographs encourage us to stop and notice the beauty in the day-to-day.

Lollipop Shoes 8x10

sunshine in a jar 8x8

love, Alice No.2 8x10

mai autumn photo

2009-10-20T16:30:00.002+01:00

Playground Love 10x8

When I first saw The Virgin Suicides I instantly fell in love with the dream-like aesthetic that Sofia Coppola had created, especially because it was so close to the way I pictured the Lisbon girls' world in my head when I read the book. When I came across mai autumn's photos I was struck by how wonderfully she had taken the influence of the film and made it her own in her beautiful photographs of suburbia in Upstate New York.

Lux 10x8

Cecilia 8x8

Asphyxiation 10x8

The Fabulous Life of Roux Toulouse

2009-10-19T17:10:00.001+01:00

Captain Roux 8x10

All the prints in the Etsy shop The Fabulous Life of Roux Toulouse are taken from the book of the same name by Ashlee Park and Kim Crenshaw. The settings are created using pictures of Roux himself which are then placed in hand-drawn scenarios, creating a wonderful series of whimsical situations that appeal to both adults and kids.

Super Roux To The Rescue 8x10

Roux Buggie 8x10

Lumberjack Roux 8x10

Saturday Selection: Film Noir

2009-10-17T20:56:00.000+01:00

Every Saturday I bring you a selection of photos that are united by a common theme. This week, inspired by Ascenseur pour l'echafaud, I'm opting for photographs that encapsulate the style and glamour of film noir.

Rita was once called Margarita 8x12 by Star Foreman

a thousand tiny deaths in venice by Lucy Turnbull

Lipstick 5x5 by Courtney Hood

The Alibi Room 8x10 by ambientstills

Uncle Fed Closing Time 6x9 by Doublecrossed Photography

Lola's Room

2009-10-15T21:31:00.000+01:00

Summer Days 8x8

Pastel colours prevail in the work featured in Lola's Room which give the photographs a delicate, gentle feel. There's something about these photos that remind me of a teenage girl's bedroom in the 1960s. And I mean that in the most complimentary way possible!

Read to Me 8x8

A Letter to You 8x8

It's Time to Go 8x8

Denai Bell Studios

2009-10-14T23:09:00.001+01:00

rosaries 5x7

Influenced by her travels and her time spent in the mountains, Denai's work speaks of the wonders of traveling and the ways in which it enriches everyone's lives.

Time out 8x8

Hangin

Jack 5x7

Luna Park Productions

2009-10-13T18:57:00.000+01:00

bulldog on stairs 6x6

Luna Park Productions is the brainchild of Zoe Campagna, a native of the west coast of the USA who now lives in Brooklyn, NY. She prefers to photograph the quiet moments in life, whether they be visible or invisible to the outside world. Her work offers a fresh perspective on the everyday and mundane, making them seem fresh and engaging.

windup doll 6x6

poolside 6x6

green wall and chairs 6x6

Elle Moss Photography

2009-10-12T16:52:00.000+01:00

Doppelganger 2 8x12

The main focus of Elle Moss' work is the self portrait. She creates curious, whimsical scenes that centre on the idea that one person can have many identities, sometimes hiding behind those to disguise the true self.

The Other Mother 8x8

family portrait 4x6

High Horse lady 8x10

Saturday Selection: A Literary Life

2009-10-10T21:30:00.001+01:00

Every Saturday I bring you a selection of photos that are united by a common theme. This week, in celebration of the colder, darker nights, I'm celebrating the best time of year to curl up with a good book.

The Conqueror 8x8 by jenniferdennispotter

This Deer Loves to Read 8x10 by moonflowers

Reading Between the Lines 8x10 by mfayrephotography

an open door 5x5 by underabluesky

Eudora Welty's Library, Jackson, Mississippi 8x8 by susanagraph

She Hit Pause Studios

2009-10-09T13:27:00.000+01:00

angelic 8x10

Matt Schwartz' series of polaroid transfers of girls have an ethereal look and feel to them. They remind me of shoots from Playboy in the 1970s but manage to retain a beauty to them that makes the viewer feel not like they are exploiting the subjects but rather that these girls have invited you into a private moment in their dreamworld.

surfer girl 8x10

Blue shoes and fishnets 11x14

nude with big red ball and turquoise socks 8x10

Myan Photography

2009-10-08T20:19:00.001+01:00

old hollywood 8x10

Etsy user zuppaartista (aka Myan Photography) is originally from the east coast of the USA but lives in and is inspired by Los Angeles. All the wonderful grit and beauty of the city of so many parallel lives is captured in her brilliant series of photographs that cover everything from surf shops to the towering skyscrapers of Downtown.

Surf Shop 5x7

Stop and Reflect 5x7

Venice Beach 8x10

Photography by riot jane

2009-10-07T15:40:00.000+01:00

milkweed take flight 8x8

riot jane has lived in both the city and the country and the influence of both is clear in her photographs. Whether the subject be a cornfield or a disused warehouse, riot jane brings a beautiful insight to her work.

take back the city 4x6

vibrant decay 5x7

the midway, at night 5x7

¡Ay Mujer!

2009-10-06T16:10:00.001+01:00

Palm Desert 8x8

Yreina Flores lives deep in the California desert and the influence of that magical place is found in her photographs. Rich shades of purple mix with the soft focus of her vintage cameras to make beautiful prints that speak of the wilderness.

Lunar Rover 8x8

Heartshaped Cloud 8x8

Tipi in Chokecherry Blossoms 8x8

Filmless Photos by Kirsty2715

2009-10-05T16:53:00.000+01:00

Kewpie 1 5x5

Bright colours, Kewpie dolls and shots of cupcakes and citrus fruits all contribute to the sunny and carefree feeling of Kirsty Stewart's photos. Anyone looking for some instant sunshine in their home should hang one of Kirsty's prints on the wall and voila! Undiluted cheer on paper!

All Sorts 5x7

Pretty Please With A Cherry on Top (Green) 5x5

Red Grapefruit 5x7

Saturday Selection: Tea Party

2009-10-03T13:42:00.000+01:00

Every Saturday I bring you a selection of photos that are united by a common theme. This week I'm catering for those with a sweet tooth and a penchant for Earl Grey.

Bunny Tea Party 5x7 by GrandOleBestiary

Confections 5x5 by alicebgardens

Green Teacups 8x10 by theworldinamatchbox

Come for Tea 5x7 by HazyDaisy

Les Macarons 9x6 by arretemoncoeur

Michelle Brusegaard

2009-10-02T16:51:00.000+01:00

Untitled #2 8x10

Barbie dolls and and their clothes and accessories are a common theme running through Michelle Brusegaard's photos. Her portraits of Barbie remind me of model glamour shots from the 1960s- soft lighting and big, Bardot-style hair. And the selection of dress shots are like some sort of fantastic feature from Vogue: Barbie edition.

Lace and Paisley Reflective Barbie 8x10

Little Blue Ballerinas 8x10

The Reddest Dress 8x10

Carl Christensen Original Fine Art Photography (and special reader offer!)

2009-10-01T10:33:00.001+01:00

Orange Ride 10x10

A vintage Americana aesthetic runs through all of Carl Christensen's prints, with subjects ranging from country living to vintage maps. As someone who has had a lifelong fascination with American culture and vintage, I couldn't resist sharing some of these with you.

UPDATE: Carl has kindly set up a special offer for readers of Etsy Photography Review. Anyone who purchases from his Etsy store and mentions this article in the notes to seller section will receive a free 5x5 print of his new polaroid 'lila' (which can be seen here). This is a fantastic offer and a great chance for you to own two beautiful Carl Christensen prints for the price of one!

Baby Blue 10x10

Around Here 10x10

OHIO 10x10 from the On The Globe Series

Pamela Klaffke Photography

2009-09-30T10:50:00.000+01:00

Porcus Pig 8x10 Archival Print

When I was younger I had a mask of a monkey's face that I loved so much I wore it to bed on more than one occasion. Pamela Klaffke gives that love of animal masks a surreal edge in her portraits of masked people and children. She also shoots exclusively with expired film and analogue film which gives her photos (none of which have been digitally altered) a feeling of something you might find in an old relative's house, their dirty little secret finally revealed.

Vupes Volpes (fox) 8x10 Archival Print

Ovis 3x3 Archival Print

Cuniculus (Rabbit) 8x10 Archival Print

Photography and Fine Art by Lauri

2009-09-28T12:00:00.000+01:00

From A Passing Car 8x10 Canvas Gallery Print

Etsy seller Lauri is inspired by a love of spring flowers and all things vintage. Her photos evoke a soft, feminine, romantic feel and the muted colours and mellow lighting are reminiscent of lazy spring and summer days spent lounging under a blossoming tree.

Spring Sweets 5x7 Fine Art Photograph Print

Spring Apricots 5x7 Fine Art Photography Print

Summer Sweet Sky 5x7 Fine Art Photography Print

Saturday Selection: Shades of Autumn

2009-09-26T00:02:00.015+01:00

Every Saturday I bring you a selection of photographs that are united by a common theme. This week I'm getting you into an Autumn mood by showcasing some photos that capture the feel of the season.

Mini Pumpkins by EyeShutterToThink

Foggy Fall Morning by ebonypaws

Broken by LuxeDesign

Morning Driving Double Exposure by ryanrussell

When It's Over by ChristinaPerdue

Nesta Fine Art Photography

2009-09-25T02:41:00.010+01:00

Pink Paradise 8x10 Fine Art Polaroid Photograph

I recently got back from a trip to Los Angeles with my husband. While we were there, we took an overnight detour to Las Vegas. We got to see some beautiful landscapes whilst driving through the desert and the contrast between the lushness of the Pacific coast and the dry desert of Nevada was a breathtaking reminder of the variety of surroundings within the USA. NestaUsa (aka Tandie) is based in Phoenix, Arizona and her photos capture the spirit of that geographical diversity.

Buddies 16x20 Fine Art Photograph

Streets of New York 8x10 Fine Art Polaroid Photograph

Sense of Scale 5x7 Fine Art Photograph