Flippers NOT Optimizing Your Product Photos is likely

COSTING YOU MONEY

Product Photography
(a thread)

Thread Covers
Pictures Impact Buyers
Close Ups/Angles
Backgrounds
Lighting/Light Boxes

Disclaimer: I’m NOT a Photographer

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

I offer my experience and knowledge simply to help Fellow Flippers

Feel free to comment with additional tips or advice

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

Better Quality Product
Higher End Seller

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

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

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

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

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

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

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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