Bra Knowledge » Taking pictures of bras » Versions » Taking pictures of bras as of 2017-05-08 02:25:43.438987

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 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 later.

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

Framing

A good picture does not have too much room around the focus of the bra. Try not to stand too far from the camera. Also, standing too close is not a good idea as perspective of the bra is lost.

Examples

Useful photos

Bad photos

Taking pictures of the bra alone

Useful pictures:

• Full bra
• Close up of any detail
• Comparison to other item
• Labels
• Top view of hooked bra

Taking pictures wearing the bra

There are two main objectives here.

1. Show how the bra size looks and behaves.
2. Front view of the bra - Shows the main bra's features
3. Angle view - Good perspective of the bra's size
4. Side view - Depicts how round/pointy the fit can be
5. Back view - Shows the position of band and strap
6. Show particular features of the bras. For example:
7. Central gore position
8. Side of the underwires under the arm
9. Any wrinkling

Additionally, you may add pictures displaying any particular fit issue, for example:

• Lifting a strap with your hand to show different fit.
• Arching back or hunching.
• Wearing clothes to show off the shape or visible marks

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/focus

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

• On PC: Gimp
• On Android: Snapseed
• On iOS: Snapseed

Setup a stage

Find a place and time in your house where you can comfortably stand in your bra and are able to take the time to take the photos.

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