For sellers · 4 min read
Great photos = great sales.
Listings with 6+ photos sell 4.2× faster than those with one. Here's how to shoot like a pro with the phone in your pocket.
The basics
Five things, in order of importance
Natural light, no flash
Shoot near a window in the morning or late afternoon. Phone flashes flatten textures and create ugly shadows. Never use them.
Plain background
White wall, beige carpet, or wooden floor. Hide the clutter. The item is the hero — give it space.
Six angles minimum
Front, back, both sides, top-down, and a close-up of any defect. Honesty builds trust and prevents flake-offs.
Use the grid
Turn on your camera grid (Settings → Camera). Centre the item. Crooked horizons look amateurish.
Crop, don't filter
Use the built-in crop to tighten the frame. Skip filters — buyers think you're hiding the actual colour.
Good vs bad
The 5-second test
The 6-shot recipe by category
Phones
- Front screen on
- Back
- Both sides
- Charging port close-up
- Box & accessories
- IMEI / About screen
Cars / bikes
- 3/4 front
- 3/4 rear
- Both sides flat
- Odometer reading
- Interior dashboard
- Tyres + any dents
Furniture
- Full wide shot
- From the back
- Fabric / surface close-up
- Any scratches honest
- In context (room)
- Dimensions ruler shot
Property
- Living room wide
- Kitchen
- Each bedroom
- Bathroom
- View from window
- Building exterior