import React from 'react';
import { Link } from 'react-router-dom';
import BlogPostLayout from '../../components/BlogPostLayout';
// Wait, I don't know if react-helmet is installed. Checking package.json... it was not. 
// I will adhere to the "no new dependencies" rule unless necessary. I'll just render the meta tags usually, but without Helmet they won't lift to head.
// The user asked for "Meta Title" and "Meta Description" implementation. I will add a helper to update document.title.

const ProductPhotography: React.FC = () => {
    React.useEffect(() => {
        document.title = "Product Photography for Pottery: Tips for Sales | Hotchpotsh";
        // Simple meta description update for basic SPA
        let meta = document.querySelector('meta[name="description"]');
        if (!meta) {
            meta = document.createElement('meta');
            meta.setAttribute('name', 'description');
            document.head.appendChild(meta);
        }
        meta.setAttribute('content', 'Master Product Photography for Pottery with our DIY guide. Learn lighting and styling tips to boost your handmade ceramic sales online. Read more now.');
    }, []);

    return (
        <BlogPostLayout
            title="Product Photography for Pottery"
            category="Studio"
            date="Oct 03"
            image="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/aida-public/AB6AXuAipMlYLTcRT_hdc3VePfFIlrA56VzZ5G2y3gcRfmIZMERwGFKq2N19Gqo6mw7uZowXmjl2eJ89TI3Mcud2OyOfadO3mPVF_v0sI0OHupqM49WEFcWzH-Wbu3DL6bQ46F2Y8SIAk-NUQy8psjcIdBKRrM8fqdn4eOPANYTXpVxkLMAm4R0Axy4aEKNdmj917ZKKTxvXB-J8nGlITJkJ-ua7XcZOwGnfK5ttzyWW35A0oOSffCf972gmpV27wrVQgYJNLS7UyDdyQIQ"
            imageAlt="DIY Product Photography for Pottery setup with natural light"
        >
            <p className="lead text-xl text-stone-600 dark:text-stone-300 italic mb-8">
                Mastering <strong>Product Photography for Pottery</strong> is essential because in the world of handmade business, your work is only as good as the photo that represents it. Since customers can't touch your mugs online, your photos must bridge the gap between browsing and buying.
            </p>

            <p>
                Here is how to elevate your <strong>Product Photography for Pottery</strong> without expensive gear.
            </p>

            <img
                src="https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1516483638261-f4dbaf036963?q=80&w=2574&auto=format&fit=crop"
                alt="Product Photography for Pottery setup"
                title="DIY Setup"
                className="w-full my-12 shadow-lg"
            />

            <h2 className="mt-16 mb-8 text-3xl">1. Treasure the Natural Light</h2>
            <p className="mb-6">
                Lighting is the single most critical element of successful <strong>Product Photography for Pottery</strong>. Avoid the harsh, yellow glow of indoor lamps. Instead, set up your "studio" next to a large North or South-facing window, similar to the natural light in our <Link to="/atelier">Atelier</Link>.
            </p>
            <ul className="mb-12 space-y-4">
                <li><strong>Diffused Light is Best</strong>: If the sun is beaming directly in, tape a sheet of white parchment paper over the window. This creates soft shadows that highlight the curves of your <strong>ceramic vessels</strong> without blinding glare.</li>
                <li><strong>The Golden Hour</strong>: For lifestyle shots, try shooting during the hour after sunrise or before sunset for a warm, magical glow.</li>
            </ul>

            <h2 className="mt-16 mb-8 text-3xl">2. Master the "Hero Shot"</h2>
            <p className="mb-6">
                Every listing needs a clear shot. When mastering <strong>Product Photography for Pottery</strong>, the "Hero Shot" usually requires a clean background for your <Link to="/collections">Collections</Link>.
            </p>
            <ul className="mb-12 space-y-4">
                <li><strong>The Infinite Curve</strong>: Use a large sheet of white poster board. Tape one end to the wall and let it curve gently down onto the table. This seamless background eliminates distracting horizon lines.</li>
                <li><strong>Tripod Stability</strong>: Blurry photos are a dealbreaker. If you don't have a tripod, prop your phone up against a stack of books.</li>
            </ul>

            <h2 className="mt-16 mb-8 text-3xl">3. Tell a Story with Props</h2>
            <p className="mb-6">
                While a clean background shows the details, lifestyle **Product Photography for Pottery** sells the <em>dream</em>.
            </p>
            <ul className="mb-12 space-y-4">
                <li><strong>Context matters</strong>: Don't just show a mug; show it steaming with coffee next to a half-read book.</li>
                <li><strong>Keep it subtle</strong>: Your props should never compete with your work. Neutral linens complement the vibrant <strong>glaze colors</strong> of your <Link to="/collections">Collections</Link>.</li>
            </ul>

            <h2 className="mt-16 mb-8 text-3xl">4. Angles & Details</h2>
            <p className="mb-6">
                Don't stop at one angle. Online buyers need to see everything.
            </p>
            <ul className="mb-12 space-y-4">
                <li><strong>The Eye-Level Shot</strong>: Perfect for showing the profile of a vase.</li>
                <li><strong>The Top-Down Shot</strong>: Ideal for plates and bowls.</li>
                <li><strong>The Detail Macro</strong>: Get close. Show the texture of the raw clay body.</li>
            </ul>

            <h2 className="mt-16 mb-8 text-3xl">5. Editing: Less is More</h2>
            <p className="mb-6">
                You don't need Photoshop. Free apps like <strong>Snapseed</strong> or <strong>Lightroom Mobile</strong> are powerful tools for editing <strong>Product Photography for Pottery</strong>.
            </p>
            <ul className="mb-12 space-y-4">
                <li><strong>Correction, not Alteration</strong>: Adjust brightness, contrast, and white balance.</li>
                <li><strong>True-to-Life Color</strong>: Be very careful not to over-saturate.</li>
            </ul>
        </BlogPostLayout>
    );
};

export default ProductPhotography;
