In eBay parlance, this boils
down to taking pictures that focus on the item you are
selling. If you are selling a silver place-setting, concentrate
on the silverware itself, not on how well you can set a
dining room table. Close-up pictures show details a buyer
will be interested in; save the panoramas for your next trip
to the Grand Canyon!
THINK SIZE
That new gazillion-megapixel camera takes great pictures,
as evidenced by the striking print that comes off your inkjet printer. Most
bidders and buyers, however, don??™t want to wait the two and a half hours
it would take to download that picture. Use a resolution that is suitable for
viewing online (anything over 100 pixels is unnecessary). Also, size relates to
composition??”a small picture makes it hard to see detail. eBay recommends a
1024?—768 (pixels) size.
UTILIZE GOOD LIGHTING
Dark, backlit, and shadowed pictures show you are either an amateur
photographer or haven??™t taken the time to create a quality picture??”neither
of which adds to your selling potential. Use a flash, unless you have added
auxiliary lighting or have good natural lighting. There is no additional cost to
take several shots with a digital camera until you have one that provides your
item in its ???best light.???
CREATE A MINI-STUDIO
Even if you are a casual seller, it is worth your time to set up an area that
provides a pleasing environment for your pictures.
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