A quick product photography checklist.

A quick product photography checklist.

IMAGE TYPE REQUIREMENTS

  • Each of the products main images should at least 400*247 pixels.
  • The maximum size of each of the products main images is  8 Mb.
  • Each image in the long description must be 450 pixels in width.
  • Each image type in the long description or main images should be jpeg, gif, or, png.

VIDEO TYPE REQUIREMENT

  • Videos can only be added to the long description with a link from youtube or vimeo.

SELECT THE TYPE OF PHOTOGRAPHY REQUIRED FOR YOUR PRODUCT

  • Detail shot (a close-up photo that highlights your product’s features)
  • Scale shot (an image of your product that visually communicates it’s size)
  • Lifestyle shot (an image of your product in a natural habitat).

YOUR IMAGE BACKGROUND

The background should complement your product and keep the buyer’s attention on your product.

  • Choose uncluttered backgrounds to show your product in action.
  • Select a natural habitat for your images to complement your products.
  • Use one or a few consistent backgrounds for all of your products, to create a cohesive look on your Brand Page.

LIGHTING IN YOUR IMAGES

If you want a clear, beautiful image, lighting your product well while taking pictures is arguably the most important thing you can do.

  • Avoid using Instagram-type filters that alter the colors of your product.
  • When lighting your products images, the key is to avoid harsh light, whether it’s direct sunlight, a strong fluorescent indoor bulb, or a flash on your camera.

CROPPING YOUR IMAGES

Editing your images can be tedious if you are trying to compensate for poor lighting or mistakes in the photoshoot.

  • Crop your photos to remove excess white space and focus customer attention on your product, using the rule of thirds.