photo credit: stuartpillbrow
Many people turn to places like eBay and Craigslist to sell things. When you list an item people from all over can see your item and a good photo of the item is important. The photo is the only way a potential buyer can see your item for sale.
Here are a few tips for photographing items for sale online.
- Invest is a neutral backdrop. A piece of black fabric or while fabric can be used. This will ensure that your item is the only thing in the photo.
- Refrain from getting too creative with the photo. Just a close-up of the item is all they want to see.
- Do not photoshop or edit the photo. People may realize you did this and assume you are hiding something
- Get as many angles of the item as possible.
- Take close-ups of any labels, stamps, or signatures to show authenticity.
- Take close-up photos of any damage to the item.
- Use a tri-pod. You are taking a still photo so a tripod will ensure you have a clear crisp shot.
- If you are a serious on-line seller investing in a white box with lighting is a great idea
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You suggested a white box with lighting – do you have any suggestions that wouldn't break the bank? thanks!
You can photograph against white posterboard — it isn't quite the same but you can fudge it!