Creating Great Web
Photos
Hidef Photo Do's
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Use proper lighting to
light the entire item
thoroughly.
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Try using two lamps, one
at the front right
corner and the other at
the left front corner.
Disable camera flash.
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To brighten the white
background try using a
light (two of lamps) to
blow out the white
background in addition
to the lighting for the
item photographed.
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Try to use a background
that contrasts with the
item.
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Use solid, colored
fabrics as a backdrop to
be sure your items stand
out. Solid white
backgrounds work well
for dark items and some
jewelry.
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Beware of background
clutter that can
distract viewers.
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Try a medium camera
resolution (1024x768
pixels) for faster
upload time.
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Photograph items at
close range and/ or at
an angle.
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Consider a tripod
Hidef
Photo Don'ts
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Don’t copy pictures
(without permission)
from other websites.
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Don’t photograph using
flash on items like a
mirrors or framed
pictures.
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Try to avoid using flash
when possible.
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