Photography Tips

Natural light helps to enhance the details of the articles. Artificial light provided by conventional lamps hides the real colours of the articles and, flash photographs can cause shadows and an unattractive appearance.

If you move your camera, your images lose their sharpness. Use a tripod or other way to immobilize your camera when shooting.

Other objects can distract bidders, diminish the attractiveness of the item in question and, cause confusion as to what is included in the lot. Any other objects appearing in the image must be as neutral as possible.

A neutral, uniform background helps your lot stand out. Consider using a sheet, a paper bag, or a sheet of paper.

Bidders want to see as many details as possible. Therefore, you should always include images of the front, back, top, and bottom of your item. For paintings, use an unframed photograph as your main image!

To display your lot at its best, it is worth cleaning it properly before taking photographs.

For items of unusual or irregular dimensions, include a scale reference in the photograph, such as a tape measure. The reference should not detract from the item in question.

Signs of wear and tear and minor damage must be mentioned in the description and shown very clearly. Thus, bidders can assess the condition of the item and the possibility of restoration/repair in complete transparency.

A digital camera is much better than a smartphone camera for taking close-up pictures.

On the auction page, the first image you have selected will be used as the main image for your item. This is the image used to get attention, so make sure it shows your article in the best possible light.

If your lot includes more than one item, add at least one image that displays the lot as a whole. And that includes manuals or certificates!

Use caution when taking photographs of items with reflective surfaces or reflective backgrounds.

Digital processing of your photographs should be limited to correcting the angle and reframing the image. Never adjust colours.

Bidders pay close attention to marks and stamps, serial numbers, signatures/autographs, markings, labels, tags, etc. include images of this type to distinguish features.