Five common mistakes in photography for Etsy

Five common mistakes in photography for Etsy

I opened a small shop for my daily small painting with Etsy.

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I read this kind of article.
This is good learning for me so I would like to share.
I hope it will help you also.

1. Insufficient light

If there is not enough light, the camera will try to increase the exposure time so The result often is a blurry or dull photo. Customers want to know exactly what they are buying. No matter what kind of product you are dealing with, a photo was taken in a place without enough light will make customer feel uncomfortable.

What we should do?

Take a product photo near a sunny window. By using a reflector such as a white poster board, you can get more light on the product and remove excess shadows.

2. Use flash

You may want to use the flash on your camera when taking product photos indoors. However, if you use a flash, the light will be glaring, the shadows will be strong, and the color of the product will change.

What we should do?

If you don't have enough natural light to take a picture, use a lightbox or softbox light to shine a soft light.

3. Blurred photo

Out-of-focus photos give the impression of being amateurish.
If you can't see the item clearly, you probably won't buy it.

What we should do?

Experiment with different settings to see how you can focus on your camera. Most digital cameras focus when you press the shutter button halfway. Similarly, on many smartphones, you can tap the area you want to focus on on the screen to focus. If you want to take a close-up shot of the details of the product, or if you want to take a small product such as jewelry, use the macro settings of the digital camera (the flower mark is a landmark) to make it easier to focus. Using a tripod or placing the camera on a book to stabilize it will give you a perfectly focused photo.

4. Too messy

If you decide on a scene and take a picture of the product (put a cushion on the sofa or put a plate on the dining table), it will be easier for the customer to imagine what they are using. However, if you use too many small items, it will be difficult to tell which one is for sale.

What we should do?

Don't use more small items. This is a point that you should pay particular attention to in the product image that you bring to the main. The most prominent thing in the picture is the product. Maybe simple background is the best.

5. Lack of information

People who are looking for products online want to know the size and condition of the products at a glance. If you don't know the size, color, and details of the photo, you won't be able to make a sale or even get it back.

What we should do?

Post photos were taken from different angles (front, back, bottom, top, side) on the product information page. Also, include photos of wear and scratches on the surface.