I've had a couple of comments this week complimenting my photos, or rather, how they have a vintage look to them.Thank you! I appreciate that so much. To be absolutely honest, my photos are pretty unexciting and I'm not a particularly good photographer, it's the editing that makes them look so much better. I am not an expert with a camera, and I have no desire to be.
When Picnik closed down back in April, I thought that would be the end of sharing photos in blog posts. I like my photos to look a certain way, and I've got used to doing that. To go back to unedited photos wasn't something I wanted.
Now I use [Pic Monkey]. Have you tried it yet? If not, add it to your 'favourites', and try it out. My favourite effect is 'dusk', it's the one I use most, and gives that hazy, dated look.
There are a few of tips I've picked up from both the internet, and craft magazines.
For example, food tends to look better when photographed looking down from a height.
If I'm photographing shoes, I use a mirror. It's the easiest way I've found. That way I can see how they look and I take the photo pointing at the mirror. That's how these photos were taken. I love taking pictures of shoes!
Behind the scenes, I'm in rolled up jeans, the room is a mess, and as soon as my little girl sees what I'm up to, she's there to help! 
When photographing small items, a plain background - preferably white - is best. If you don't have white walls, then buy [canvas boards] and use those. Use them as the base or the background.
Behind the scenes .. I'm usually holding the canvas up against a wall to get the best light, then it's all cropped and edited afterwards to look nice.
Who says the camera doesn't lie? From my photos I live in a lovely vintage coloured world, but in truth I don't, and my photos are plain. It's all in the editing. My photos would be nothing without it.How do you edit your photos?