Auntie Kate The Resale Expert

There’s that old saying about a picture being worth a thousand words, right?

So Old School.

Now, a picture’s worth so much more. No one reads… or if they do they skim. So your photo in your social media, your web site, your blog, has to convey everything you want your viewer to grasp.

We’ve talked before about making sure folks know what they’re looking at, and where they can buy it, and all that jazz. Bit there’s one thing that maybe we have glossed over. And that’s, that your communication needs to start with

A Stunning Photograph.

Maybe like this:

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What’s the difference between the “No” and the “Yes” version of this shot? The angle. The object is not plopped in the center of the photo, flat and not emphasized in any way. In the “Yes” version, the object is obviously the important part of the photo… and so crisp and clear you feel like you could touch it. (The color balance is more exciting too, and we’ve talked about using photo editors for this correction before.)

For more tips, including the Rule of Thirds, read the article. I promise you, it has pictures.

For the ever-popular lay-flats, a stunning background makes a stunning photo:

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(Did you know you can BUY large photo-realistic backdrops or small, table-top sizes? No need to tramp the neighborhood! For accessories, even a floor tile from Home Depot can work!)

Create your own background that adds info to your photo. Why not print out your location from Google maps and lay a bracelet, wallet, or collectible on it? How cool could THAT be?

Good photography is such a must to consignment, resale, and thrift shops who want to make their shop BE all they dream it CAN be, we’ve got a whole collection of terrific ideas for you.  Take a look.