How to photograph your vintage finds so they sell

Step by step

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   Step 1: Clean it first

   Dust and wipe the item. Dust shows up badly in photos.

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   Step 2: Use window light

   Shoot near a window on an overcast day or out of direct sun. Turn off overhead lights to avoid yellow casts. Use white card to fill shadows.

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   Step 3: Keep the background plain

   A plain wall, sheet or card makes the item stand out. Clear the clutter.

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   Step 4: Take the key shots

   Front, back, sides, top and base. Then close ups of maker's marks, labels and any damage. Honest photos of flaws build trust and save returns.

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   Step 5: Show size

   Include a photo with something familiar for scale, or a tape measure, and put the measurements in the listing.

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   Step 6: Let Junkie help

   Snap a photo and Junkie can suggest a title, description and price, then you edit to suit.