Flippers NOT Optimizing Your Product Photos is likely

COSTING YOU MONEY

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Disclaimer: I’m NOT a Photographer

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Again to be perfectly clear I’m NOT an Expert nor a Photographer

But I do have experience working with Brands

I know pictures INFLUENCE Buyers

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Feel free to comment with additional tips or advice

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Photos MATTER

Browse any Magazine or Catalog for Proof (see pic)

Advertisers Know PHOTOS SELL

Low Quality & Unappealing Photos Detract from the Product & Seller

Artistic & Unique Photos Give the Perception of

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We’ve Established Photo Quality Matters

But what makes a good photo?

1. RESOLUTION - images must be clear not grainy or pixelated

2. CLOSE UPS - Shooting close ups shows detail, condition & a different perspective than most listings

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3. ANGLES - close up angle shots offers a subtle artistic touch to your COVER PHOTO

Your listing should POP OUT next to your competition

Which could be between 5-20 or more listings

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4. Backgrounds
Another great touch to your product photos is to shoot them on some sort of background

I like to shoot a lot of my photos on wood

I feel it makes the entire photo more visually pleasing

And I believe it influences the buyer in small subtle ways

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Conversely, many people prefer to shoot their photos on plain white backgrounds

This puts all the focus on the product allowing the buyer to easily see and inspect the product

I alternate between a wood background and white background depending on the product

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5. Lighting/Light boxes
Lighting is the most critical aspect in photography

Get it wrong & your photos will suffer

Natural light’s unpredictable

It’s better to manipulate & control the lighting using lights & a light box

If you’re handy there are plenty of DIY options

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You can always purchase a light box from Amazon, EBay or a Photography store

I’m not gonna attempt to teach lighting here

There are many variables and potential setups and as I said, I’m no Photographer

I suggest doing a google search and educate yourself

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My reason for this thread was to emphasize the importance of good photos

These are just my opinions & there are different schools of thought

I prefer my photos to stand out next to the stock photos you see with so many listings

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Thank you!