Shoot Great Photos

Great product photos don’t just show your product—they sell it. On Etsy or any marketplace, photos are the first thing people see. Crisp, well-lit images can make the difference between a scroll-past and a sale.

Option 1: Do It Yourself

Your smartphone is more than enough if you follow a few basics:

• Lighting: Use natural light near a window, or set up soft diffused light. Avoid harsh shadows.
• Background: Keep it clean and simple—white, neutral, or lightly styled. Don’t clutter the frame.
• Angles: Shoot at least 3–5 angles (front, side, detail, in use).
• Editing: Use built-in apps (Apple Photos, Google Photos) to adjust brightness, contrast, and crop. Keep colors true to life.

Option 2: Light Retouching

If your shots are good but need a polish, hire quick retouching on Fiverr or Upwork for under $50. Small tweaks (removing dust, balancing color) can make a big difference.

Option 3: Professional Photography

If you want polished lifestyle shots or perfectly staged images, consider product photo services like Pixelz, Soona, or local photographers. Costs vary, but you’ll get magazine-quality results that set your brand apart.

Option 4: Use Supplier Photos

Sometimes suppliers provide decent photos. If they’re clean, high-resolution, and match your brand’s vibe, you can start with them. Just be cautious—many supplier photos are generic or AI-generated (as we saw in sourcing), so make sure they actually reflect your product.