Product photography guidelines

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Good Product Photography Tips

Though there are different variations about how to photograph items for each category, the basics remain the same. The purpose of these tips is to teach sellers how to create product images that attract customers

Clear & high-quality images
Light or well-contrasted background
Adequate lighting & high visibility
Details are shown clearly
Multiple angles of the product shown

What To Avoid In Product Photography?

There are certain points that sellers must keep in mind and avoid doing when it comes to product photography

The quality of your images will define the first interaction, the perceived value of your products, and your brand’s image with customers

Do’s & Don’ts

Do’s

Take clear, high-quality photos
Photograph your product against a light background such as white, grey, light blue, etc.
Make sure there adequate lighting and product details are visible
Show your product through multiple angles and sides

Don’ts

Take low quality or blurry photos
Have a distracting background either color-wise and by design
Take photos that are too dark for the details to be visible
Only take photos from one angle or from a wrong focal point that does not showcase the product properly