#phone-photography
Practical guides for online sellers: product photos, marketplace listings, video ads and growing your store.
How to Photograph Tools to Sell (2026): Setup, Shot List and Glare Control
A tool photography guide for sellers: the 10 shots buyers look for, how to stop glare on metal, what background to use and the photo sizes for each marketplace.
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How to Photograph Black Products: Lighting, Exposure and Backgrounds
Black products turn into flat silhouettes on camera. Here's the lighting, exposure, background and editing that keep their shape, texture and true color.
Mercari Photo Tips (2026): 12 Photos, the Cover Photo and Condition Shots
How many photos Mercari allows, how to make the cover photo stand out in search, the 12 shots to take, and how to show condition so you avoid returns.
How to Brighten a Dark Photo (2026): Fix Underexposed Photos on Any Phone
Fix underexposed photos with the editor you already have: which slider to use, settings for iPhone, Android and free Lightroom mobile, handling noise, and brightening product photos.
How to Photograph Small Products: Macro, Focus and Scale
A practical guide to close-up product photos: macro mode, distance vs zoom, depth of field, focus stacking, dust, scale and the limits of upscaling.
How to Photograph Jewelry With Your Phone: Rings, Necklaces and Earrings
A practical setup for shooting rings, necklaces and earrings on a phone: soft light, controlled reflections, sharp focus, no dust, and a full listing set.
How to Take Product Photos With Your Phone: A Practical DIY Guide
Light, background, phone settings and angles for DIY product photography at home, plus tips for jewelry, glass and clothing and a gear list that costs less than $30.
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