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---------------------------------------------Shelly Leuhr of Basalt Mesa Studio chats how to achieving great close-up shots, plus she shares about here winning piece in the Golden Brush Awards.---------------------------------------------Introduction to Shelly:
• Where she lives, her studio and business • Chats about prices in her area • Favorite part of refinishing • Patience during the process of refinishing
Shelly Leuhr of Basalt Mesa Studio shares details about her winning piece in the Artistic Close-Up category of Zibra's International Golden Brush Awards:
• Describes her piece • Shares her process in close-up photography • Giving furniture pieces a "spa-day" • Details on her refinishing of winning piece
Shelly shares how to create great close-up shots:
• The importance of having close-up shots in your posts • Sizing up piece to get the best shot • Using proper settings on your camera/phone • Staging for close-up shots • Using apps to help with editing images • The importance of a staging area---------------------------------------------Refinishing Tip: "How to best seal your pieces" Emily with Thirteen 79 Design**What's Happening in Your Studio: **
• Ashley with A Vintage Perspective • Patricia with Freshened Finishes NJ • Katie with Grain and Paint DesignsZibra Flip Update: Begins May 5th! *Jen Talley with Perfectly Imperfect Furniture *Accolades: Erin with Refurbishedish gives accolades to Kelly with Patyna Design