I finished one of each size of my bags in ecru cotton yarn so I could do a comparative set of photos. I think the ecru works perfectly for generic product shots (i.e. "This is a Small Bag"), so people don't get hung up on the color or the embellishment.
Starting from the left, Mini, Slim, Small, Medium, Large. The Slim bag is in half-double crochet and is flat when it's empty. The rest of the bags are in single crochet and have flat bottoms so they easily stand on their own.
Andrew picked up a huge roll of white paper (25 yards of 36" wide Sign Writers Bond, 20lb.) that works perfectly for a backdrop. We took a bazillion group and single photos. I'm really pleased with them. Next step, photo editing.
Yesterday we went to dinner at the best steakhouse in South Jersey with Andrew's parents. I'm not a big meat-eater, especially when there are bones involved, but I absolutely *devour* the end-cut prime rib at The Library. At dinner my mother-in-law asked if I'd make 7 bags for her to give as Holiday gifts! I'm determined to get them done by Thanksgiving. I've already started!