Photos can make or break a sale. Here’s how to keep it simple and professional:
📸 Setup
- You don’t need a fancy camera—an iPhone works great.
- Dedicate a small space so you don’t have to set up and tear down every time. Even a 10‑foot square near a window works.
- Use a solid white background. It helps your items show up in Google Lens searches (hello, free advertising!).
☀️ Lighting
- Natural light is best—try near a south‑facing window around 9 a.m. when sunlight is soft.
- If natural light isn’t enough, grab inexpensive LED tripod lights.
- Always shoot multiple angles: front, back, logos, flaws, and special features.
📏 Measurements
- Lay items flat with a measuring tape visible.
- Shirts: shoulder to hem, pit to pit.
- Pants: inseam and rise.
- Include close‑ups of sleeves, cuffs, hems, and tags.
🖊️ Editing & Storage
- Use a photo editor to circle flaws so buyers aren’t surprised.
- Save photos weekly to an external hard drive to keep your phone and laptop uncluttered.
📷 Quantity
- eBay allows up to 24 photos per listing. You may not need that many, but take as many as possible—logos, tags, measurements, and every detail count.
✨ Bottom line: Clear, well‑lit photos build buyer trust. The more angles and details you show, the faster your items will sell.