Taking pictures of bras as of 2014-10-01 13:40:17.808936

If you're only going to use one advice of this page, be it this: use the camera timer.

You will need:

A camera (Phone camera works)
A place where to stand your camera (so it you don't have to hold it with your hands)
Light

General idea

A good picture is one that you'd like to see that helps you notice about the bra, the colors, the size, an overall picture.

Focus on getting the whole object in the photo rather than perfect straight/nothing extra in the frame. Those can always be cut out later.

Pick the right lightning

Daylight near a window is best

If using the flash

Try not to overexpose

Taking pictures while wearing the bra

Risks of "selfies"

Arms too short to get full boobs in frame. (Busty T-rex)
Use timer and step away

Practice your angles and centering

Take many pictures they're free and you can delete them after.

Using the timer

Download a phone app with timer.
Camera in counter or small cheap tripod, pile of books also works.

Hair

Get it to the back for front pictures, to the front for back pictures

Mirrors

Make sure they're clean, quick wet wipe and dry tissue paper do the job
Avoid flash

Arm position

If possible take the picture with your hands on your waist or your arms hanging down naturally. Avoid holding your hands on your back as it may cause your torso to arch giving a false impression of size.

Side photos

Gently place hands on hips and bend elbows backwards without arching back

Examples

Good photos

Bad photos

Taking pictures of the bra alone

Useful pictures:

Full bra
Close up of any detail
Comparison to other item
Labels

Backgrounds

Use a contrast background, avoid busy patterns on towels or paper cloth, ideally use a white sheet or towel for most bras or a solid dark one for clear bras.

Taking pictures of bra labels

Learn to use your macro

Examples

Good photos

Bad photos

Privacy

If you are concerned about being recognized, you can opt to remove any jewelery or watches from your pictures, you can opt to edit your photos, or we will be happy to assist you with them as time permits.

Picture editing software

Gimp is free, other options?

Software and apps

For your laptop/desktop computer

http://www.gimp.org/

For your phone

Something that has a timer!

Android

Iphone

FirefoxOS

Setup a stage

Tripod

Where to buy a cheap tripod

Clear wall/curtain/hanging solid color sheet

How to construct a clear background

Natural light/Indirect light

How to take advantage of day light, or how to use your room's lights or a lamp