01Soft light, plain background
Place item near a window on a plain sheet or clean floor. Turn off overhead yellow lights if they clash.
Shoot in shade outdoors if the item is big. Harsh noon sun = ugly shadows.
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Product Photos That Sell on Marketplace
Daylight, plain background, honest flaws — listings that get messages same day
30 min3 photographed stepsBeginner
Photography for selling clutter: north-window soft light or shade outdoors, plain backdrop, 5–6 angles, one flaw close-up, no heavy filters. Phone only. Titles still matter — but bad photos kill good prices. Pair with the Marketplace selling course.
What you'll learn
- Soft daylight beats flash glare
- Hero angle + detail + scale + flaw
- Straighten and crop — skip beauty filters
- Same background across a set looks pro
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- Light and backdropSetup in 5 minutes.
- Shoot the setWhat buyers need.
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