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Grow your brand with stunning visuals that attract more customers and make more sales and money for your product-based business.

Join The Makers Method for personalized coaching that helps you create professional photos, engaging videos, and impactful graphics, making your brand stand out and thrive.

Imagine a potential customer scrolling through their favorite online shop or social media feed. Suddenly, they stop mid-scroll. What made them pause? It wasn’t just any product; it was one with a stunning photo, a captivating video, or a beautifully designed graphic.

That’s the power of professional visuals. They create a moment of intrigue, grabbing attention in a split second and drawing people in.

Now, picture that customer clicking to learn more about the product. They’re met with high-quality images that show every detail from multiple angles, making it easy to picture the product in their own life. A short, engaging video brings the product to life, showing how it moves, works, or adds value in a way photos alone can’t capture. Clear, thoughtfully designed graphics highlight key features, making the benefits instantly understandable.

All these elements work together to build excitement and reassure the customer that this product is exactly what they’ve been looking for.

This seamless visual experience sets the tone for the entire shopping journey. High-quality photos make the product feel more valuable and increase the perceived worth. The video reinforces that sense of quality, and the well-designed graphics communicate professionalism and care.

By the time the customer reaches the ‘Add to Cart’ button, they’re not just thinking about making a purchase. They’re eager to buy, feeling confident that this is a brand they can trust.

It all starts with that first impression. Before a single word is read, your visuals speak volumes. They invite your audience into an experience, making your products irresistible and your brand unforgettable.

When your visuals are this strong and cohesive, they don’t just grab attention. They inspire action, bringing in more customers and driving more sales.

NOW, imagine creating visuals that captivate your customers, stopping them mid-scroll and drawing them in effortlessly. No more wasting time and money on endless trial and error like you’ve done before. With the right information and support, you can finally achieve professional photos, captivating videos, and impactful graphics that elevate your brand, build trust, and inspire purchases.

Introducing

The Makers Method

The Makers Method is the ultimate high-touch coaching experience designed to help you transform your brand’s visuals and boost your sales. Unlike other programs, this isn’t about generic photography tips or one-size-fits-all advice. It’s a fully customized approach that meets you where you are, with personalized strategies for your unique products and vision.

"The personalized support is 100% the most amazing thing about this course. Everyone's products are slightly different and everyone's circumstances are different, whether that's lighting or equipment. Kristina will always help you find what works for your situation. If it doesn't work, she will help you find another way."

Coral Felix Reilly

"Kristina is unlike any other coach I’ve encountered. She genuinely cares about helping us succeed and goes above and beyond to support us. She understands makers’ struggles deeply and makes challenging concepts approachable. As long as you’re willing to put in the work, she’ll help you achieve amazing results."

Marta Eva

"I have seen Kristina work out a method for anything from stained glass, to reflective metal jewelry and pottery—she is a terrier and will keep at it (she loves a challenge) until she helps you develop your method of photography that works in your space, for your product."

Tina Logassi

Hey, I'm Kristina

Product Photography Coach for Makers

I know how overwhelming it is to juggle all the roles of running a product-based business. As a fellow maker with over 20 years of photography experience, I’ve been there. That’s why everything I teach is practical, accessible, and designed to get you results without the endless trial and error. Together, we’ll elevate your photos, videos, and graphics so you can attract more customers and grow your brand with confidence.

Inside of The Makers Method you will gain immediate access to......

4 Main Course Modules

From foundational to advanced lessons, these modules are designed to meet you exactly where you are in your photography journey:
- Master Essential and Advanced Skills: Learn how to confidently take quality product photos that look professional and accurately represent your products, without getting lost in technical jargon or complicated techniques.
- Visual Storytelling for Sales: Understand how to communicate the right information through your visuals to attract more customers and drive sales, helping you grow your shop.
- A Proven, Repeatable Method: Take the guesswork out of planning, shooting, and editing with a process that ensures consistent, high-quality photos every time.
- Real-Time, Behind-the-Scenes Demos: Watch me in action as I showcase different lighting and styling techniques. You’ll learn not only how to photograph your products but also how to create all the visual elements your brand needs, like videos and graphics, that captivate shoppers.
Personalized Support and Community

You’re never in this alone, get the support you need every step of the way:
- 10 One-on-One 60 minute Coaching Calls: Receive personalized guidance to overcome your unique challenges and elevate your visual content. (streamed live into the studio Facebook group via zoom so everyone can learn.)
- Private Studio Facebook Group: A supportive space to ask questions, get feedback, and connect with like-minded makers (and yes, I personally answer every question).
- Make + Mingle Sessions: Live group sessions where we dive deep into various topics, from wholesale to in-person shows to social selling. You’ll learn, share, and grow alongside a community of fellow makers.
Exclusive Bonus Library

Packed with additional resources to fast-track your success:
- Clear Cut Content Course by Lucy Kelly: Master content creation to boost your brand’s online presence.
- Etsy Photo Graphics that Sell: Access 100+ Canva templates to elevate your product listings.
- L.I.G.H.T Framework: A comprehensive guide to solving common lighting challenges, like harsh shadows, uneven light, and true color representation.
- Stop Motion and Video Tutorials: Learn to create engaging videos for your products, with step-by-step instructions on shooting and editing.
- Special Challenges and Replays: From listing and social video challenges to Make + Mingle session replays, you’ll have a wealth of content to inspire and guide you.
- Advanced Editing and Specialty Lessons: Bite-sized training on Affinity Photo 2, Canva for Business, and even photographing glow-in-the-dark products. (I am consistently adding new content to the program)

Student Gallery

See their results and hear what they have to say about working with me.

Lis Bokt

"I have learned so much with Kristina. I started with the viewpoint of a photographer (albeit a nature photographer) and found myself with some fairly technical questions to get the most out of my product photography. She has been so helpful and willing to just jump right in and mimic my setup and products to find what works best. She sincerely cares about good results for everybody and puts the work in."

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Merrilee Defoe

"Before taking Kristina Nicole’s course on photography, I was completely ruining the image of my products in the editing process trying to get the white background, So I stopped trying all together! I switched to a background that was easy and didn’t create a lot of shadows and the lighting really didn’t have that much of an effect on, after all I was the only one who knew what color it was supposed to be anyway. All of this changed when I took Kristina Nicole’s course! She taught me how to use artificial light to get clean crisp white backgrounds every time! No more waiting for the perfect conditions for photographing outside, I can take pictures anytime of day or night using artificial light and get that perfect white background with very little editing I might add! Her course has streamlined the photography process for my business so much so that I love photography now! With the knowledge and skills her course gave me I now have the confidence to take my own product photography and slay it!"

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Sylvia Katvala

"Kristina has helped me so much with her detailed and professional tips. She does it in a nice way, so you want to learn more and improve. I struggled with photography for years, and since watching her videos, things start to click and fall into place."

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Carol Hoey & Charlotte Gerwin

"Kristina is the real deal! Not only does she provide top-notch education related to photography, but she is 100 percent behind each and every one of her students so we all succeed. Kristina is a genuine person and a successful businesswoman who ran a very profitable handmade business. She kindly shares her wisdom on a wealth of strategies related to running a handmade business. She is extremely generous in her time, always caring to her students, and she never seems to mind if your question deviates a bit from photography as she understands that to be successful in this competitive, online selling world, you need to be firing on all cylinders in all aspects of your business. With Kristina, you really feel like your goals matter to her, and she takes joy in seeing everyone flourish. She also understands the need to pace yourself and not burn out! I would not hesitate to buy and go all-in with any course, blog, group, etc. that Kristina is running. She is really one-of-a-kind!"

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Anni Christie

"Kristina’s light setup and course are amazing. I went through the process of buying a little lightbox online and I could never get the lighting right. The “white” of my photos were always either blue or yellow still. When I finally found Kristina, I figured I would give her artificial lighting set up to see if it would work and it has changed my WORLD. I went from editing photos ten to twenty minutes each (and still not actually getting a white background) to snapping photos, editing in the one minute it took me to walk to my computer and uploading it. This process has saved me over and over again. When customers have a question and need to see a different angle or if a reporter needs a photo super fast for publication, I can take a perfect photo at any time of day in any weather and send it over immediately."

magpiemischiefshop.com

Kara Vogt

"Kristina is AMAZING. I have learned so much from her. Not only is she a great teacher, she is not afraid to tell you how it is in a nice, supportive and professional manner. She wants to see you learn, grow and succeed! Many times, she has gone out of her way to make sure that happens. I cannot recommend her enough."

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Erin Balm

"When I first found Kristina’s photography course, I thought that my pictures were good, but I realized I struggled with consistent lighting and relevant props. What I love about Kristina is that she meets you where you are in your photography journey. If you just have natural light, she teaches you to work with that. If you can’t afford fancy backdrops, she gives recommendations for every budget. Her course gives you all the knowledge and tools that you need to succeed in concise, easy-to-understand lessons. I’ve been able to up my photography game to new levels that have opened doors to amazing opportunities."

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Katherine Maldonado

"Kristina Nicole has helped take my product photography to the next level! I now understand how important light is and how it applies to my specific product. Her step-by-step class and real-time support has shown me how amazing my cell phone can be in taking product photos. She even helped me build my own lightbox which has been a real game-changer.

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Ann Yaconis

"I have been having trouble taking photos of my products for years until... I met Kristina. Taking photos of glass has been a task I dreaded until now! I was introduced to Kristina and boom, I now understand light and how it can make or break your photos. I’ve used natural light in the past but the inconsistency was troubling. Learning how to make, set up, and use a lightbox has taken my photos from drab and ordinary to something I am proud of. The knowledge I have learned from Kristina has made taking photos fun! I can’t thank her enough for teaching me and supporting me! She is truly a caring and knowledgeable teacher!"

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