How to Take the Best Pictures for Reselling on Poshmark and eBay!

[@schlieves]

A few other photo tips! 1. An easy way to get solid white backgrounds on photos - crosspost to Tradesy (super quick with a crossposting app) and wait about 24 hours. They white out the background on the cover photo for you and then you can grab that pic to use on other sites. 2. I prefer listing on my laptop because I can type faster there, but I use airdrop to transfer all my photos (batchwork!) from my iphone to laptop super fast. 3. I use a free app called collageable to do a side by side of front and back for longer items like jeans, maxi dresses, etc. to better fit in the square image size

[@schlieves]

Oops just got to the part where you talk about the Instagram layout app. Probably similar to what I noted as #3 :)

[@picklemedillard]

Thank you for these tips! I never knew PicTapGo was available through the iPhone edit. I constantly switched back and forth between apps! And I never thought to raise the exposure on black color items 🤯....and I second your life long dream of having a Harry Potter series recreated to show every detail. I’ve been saying this for years! I’m glad I’m not the only one!!

[@wellness2holisticliving4u]

For a new seller, that was informative. I had a pen & paper handy & taking notes.

[@beckyparkco]

HolisticLiving as a teacher, this literally made my day. I’m so glad you got some value out of it!

[@kelleydavis6990]

I use TV trays a lot. My family uses them a lot for laptops, homework, - so for me the cheapest white background ( Instead of a light box ) setup is : (and as Becky mentioned using poster board) - I buy the white foam board and lay it on top of a TV tray . This works for shoes, jewelry , books, ties, belts , anything that will fit ( you do have to be careful like with shoes as you move around and take angles you might pick up some crazy item off to the side) And you can use this about anywhere you have good lighting - AND I have also used the white science board poster standing up and a couple foam boards on my dining room table to get pictures of a tall vase or cowboy boots ( that takes away the problem with the sides having unwanted images in the frame . ) I hope this helps someone !

[@beckyparkco]

Kelley Davis BRILLIANT. the trifold science board lol. I love the ingenuity of it!

[@mcgiant1983]

I'm watching the video now on my TV (typing on my laptop), and it's helping a lot. Finding the right way to take the pictures has been a struggle for me for sure! Currently, I put a white bed sheet over the doors to my IKEA pantry and use a soft light thing my husband bought me to take the picture. I then try to edit out the background. Finding the right light without a lot of shadows is still very difficult. Anyway, I'm still looking forward to participating in the challenge. Just signed up! Thank you for the information as always!

[@beckyparkco]

Scott McCoy yay! I’m so glad you signed up! I think that’s the most difficult thing about artificial lights. It’s the shadows they create. And you really don’t get that with natural light. But I know not everyone has a space in their house with good natural light, and I love how innovative you’ve been with your current photo setup. I feel like playing around with the angle of the soft light could help, but I’m also sure you’ve played around with that already. I’m sorry I can’t be more helpful!

[@mcgiant1983]

beckyparkonposhmark oh you’re fine! I’m just trying to find a consistent picture-taking process. Oh, and I’m having issues with measurements and eBay returns. I’ve had some (like 2-3) instances where people buy a clothing item and state that the item is too small. I include measurements in my listings and then I kinda get called out as being “unfair” as the item doesn’t fit and they have to pay shipping to return to me. Any thoughts on that. Someone did this on Poshmark and they’re claim was denied by PM.

[@lovelyred30]

Definitely include measurements. I dont take pictures but I list them. Only bc when I Package the item it's ready to ship. I dont feel like going back to take measurements bc a customer asks. Just saves time and it doesn't take long to measure. Nice video! Thank you!

[@lizouimette]

This challenge inspired me to stop insisting on using my mannequin for every photo of every women's top/dress/bra/etc. I am now hanging them on the wall and taking a single photo on the mannequin if I think it is needed. I used to put off "mannequin" items and they have piled up so bad because of it. I would reach for bottoms/shoes/accessories/men's/kid's since they didn't need the mannequin. And it isn't even the photographing. I can dismember and Frankenstein my mannequin really fast now with all the practice. It's the EDITING because I'm a perfectionist and always remove shadows/seams in the background and that takes so much longer with mannequin photos because the shadows and edges are more extreme than wall hang photos. So yeah, this challenge is already helping me be more efficient with my photos. So thanks already 😁

[@Butcherswife22]

This was so helpful Becky. Thank you soooo much!

[@MB-km5hh]

It’s funny because when I first joined Poshmark I saw these closets with size 4 and XXL together. I was under the impression that people were selling their own clothes so I have them props for some amazing weight loss. Little did I know 😂

[@MB-km5hh]

Also thanks for the idea of taking the rise measurements- I haven’t been doing that but will add it to my photo list.

[@pamengland7863]

Always learning g so much from you. Thank you as always!

[@SingingThruLife]

Thank you so much for the lock on the direction!!! That has been frustrating me!!

[@texfactortracy3219]

I use iPhone for my photography as well. The lighting in my house tends to make colors look "warmer" in photos, so I use a "cool" filter *while* I'm shooting the photos. The cool filter counteracts the warm tint so the photo colors appear as neutral as possible. You can add filters ahead of time to save yourself steps later.

[@beckyparkco]

so smart. I wish I knew more about photography in general so I could make educated choices like this in the moment. I'm going to try and play around with this in the future for sure!

[@texfactortracy3219]

@@beckyparkco I'm lucky, my husband is a photographer so he's really helpful with simple fixes for tricky-ish stuff.

[@texfactortracy3219]

except he will not take items pics for me, lol

[@nurysn65]

Thank for all your tips! I will recommend for you to try PhotoRoom it will clean the background and before you save the picture to your phone I will touch the photo if is a long garment and I will put it a smaller and save it like that when I download the photo to be post it I will bring it to the size that I want, this way you can do 2 things in one app. I hope this will help.

[@sonyabeshlishka8522]

wow!!! Are you serious? The rotate button tip was absolutely mindblowing...tysm to your Insta follower for the tip!!!

[@beckyparkco]

Soni_iv 1111 RIGHT?!?!?! so simple but sooooooooooo helpful!!!!

[@Nicolsol]

Looking good today Becky! Loving the consistent videos!

[@beckyparkco]

Nikay thanks! I’m doing my best 😅

[@mirigob]

I love your top and earrings in this video! Also, I thought it was so funny when you talked about having a store for people like you, because I wish I could do the same for people like me lol I’m 6’ tall and it’s VERY hard to find bottoms and maxi dresses haha

[@virginiasnyder1803]

Excellent Video!! I learned so much!! Thank you! I actually had a Sale while watching!! Yay!

[@thrifting_queen]

I use Canva to get a perfect white background. They have a button that will remove the background. It's only available with the paid version, I think. It's like $12.95 monthly. I use it because I get pure white backgrounds for my ebay store. It's worth it to me. Love your video. It's very informative.

[@beckyparkco]

Michelle Smith I didn’t know they had anything like that! I frickin live Canva.

[@GingerMarvin]

I really need to stop editing all my pics. I have told myself many times there is no need to do more than the first like you mentioned yet I still keep doing it & it is time consum😅ing

[@beckyparkco]

I think I only got myself to stop like a few months ago. lol.

[@laurarowe1976]

I love all the detail in Harry Potter too!!!

[@sommers422]

Thank you so much for the picture hacks! I didn’t know I how to use the pic tap go..thank you so much! What a great tool!

[@beckyparkco]

It’s a good one!!! Thanks for watching ❤️

[@saradavis448]

Girl!! Size 0 (sometimes 00) and 5 foot tall here too! And tiny feet to boot! (5.5-6 and down to a girls 3.5)

[@paigelove4083]

Loved your tip to use the do not disturb function on my phone! I am always getting distracted by notifications or messages.

[@beckyparkco]

Paige Love ME TOO. ALL THE TIME. lol

[@aimeemcmahan4025]

Ugh yes!!! Thanks for the rotating tip! I hate when that happens! That will save me so much time!

[@beckyparkco]

Aimee Mcmahan yes!!!!!!!!!!

[@BlueConsignment]

omg... locking the phone orientation for pictures... how have I not thought of that?!?! Thanks Becky!! I had the same reaction as you haha.

[@beckyparkco]

Right?!? Like...why didn’t I know about this...lol

[@danellhildman858]

Pre-set your IPhone camera to Square photo if posting on Poshmark. Their crop is square so you can take your photos as they would look cropped.

[@ThomasEverAfter]

Gah! I love that top on you! So cute!

[@beckyparkco]

Thomas Ever After thank you!!!!! ❤️❤️❤️

[@misseyespy1]

My pictures are terrible lol thanks for videos

[@cases3394]

Thanks for the video! I absolutely hate taking pictures of maxi dresses. I can never back up far enough and when I do, the dress feels like a mile away. Haha! I use a photography reflector if I need more light. I can position it near the window with a stand to add more light onto my garment

[@beckyparkco]

Case S photography reflector...I’m gonna have to look that up! It sounds promising, though!

[@cases3394]

@@beckyparkco it really is a cheap option if you just need more light if you have only natural light. :)

[@therealjenniferrr]

So I have android and found something that might be the same as iphone to keep things from rotating, I sure as heck hope so cause I have been rotating them to be proper in GIMP for months now and it is sooo time consuming! If this works, you are a lifesaver!

[@beckyparkco]

oh man! I hope it helps!

[@woolzy7]

Thank you so much for your video! I am learning so much from you Becky.

[@beckyparkco]

that means so much!!! Thank you!

[@scottsueretterath7796]

Super cute top! Thanks for all of the content lately!

[@beckyparkco]

Scott Sue Retterath tysm!!! Thanks for engaging ❤️

[@melodyelder5526]

Omg! Thanks so much for this video! I had no idea about pictapgo or Google Snapseed....mind blown lol

[@beckyparkco]

I don't know what I'd do without those two apps. haha. Some people think Google Snapseed is to much work, but I LOVE IT.

[@toigreen478]

This is a great and informative video! Thanks for all you do!! I’m going to download pictapgo right now.

[@beckyparkco]

Thank you so much! I'm glad it was helpful :)

[@toigreen478]

beckyparkonposhmark after the challenge is over if you need some ideas for videos I have one I think a video on the top brands would be great for ppl like myself that is new to the reselling world. not high end brands but just brands that would be a good to bring in the coins! I’ve only been reselling for a month and I’m not sure what brands will bring me the most money and in the area that I’m in I’m not finding the high end brands so I think maybe like your top 10 top 15 brands that will make money that are for sure in Goodwill‘s and thrift stores Will be beneficial for those newbies at reselling

[@jillleach2919]

How do I put my logo on my pictures? Thank You

[@nadinecrowley2171]

What size light box do you have?

[@ohsnapshack6062]

Great informative video Becky! You're looking fancy as can bel i see you 👀💕

[@beckyparkco]

hahaha sometimes I have to put forth an effort. lol.

[@veronicacollopy8798]

Great video, thanks. Also, I don’t like to purchase items where the seller has modeled them . It just grosses me out. 🤷‍♀️

[@beckyparkco]

Veronica Collopy personally, I’m really not a fan of that either. But to each their own 🤷🏻‍♀️

[@silvergrlfriend]

Thanks for the info.

[@beckyparkco]

Thank YOU for watching ❤️

[@barbra429]

Is pictapgo for iphones only?

[@jazzygemsbyshelli7271]

Took lots of notes!! 🌸💜

[@beckyparkco]

the teacher in me is jumping up and down with joy :)

[@michelecirrincione6848]

I love your top! Who is it?

[@speedybreezy1237]

i am looking for a face book group to join. i am new to resale , dose anyone have any suggestions?

[@pamreid4597]

Thanks for your video series this week. I'm not a new seller but I have picked up a tip or two. I am looking forward to next week! I need to upgrade my steamer. Do you like the one that you have now or is there one that you would upgrade to if money was no object?

[@beckyparkco]

This makes me so happy to hear! Yay! Oh man...if money was no object...I really don't know! I know some of the big name resellers have promoted that like, $400+ Jiffy steamer; it's just hard b/c personally, I haven't done any research regarding steamers in that price range because that's not MY price range. haha. I do love the one that I have and don't really have too many complaints about it. Some people have complained about the handheld handle burning their hands or something, but that's never happened to me. It allows me to steam pretty continuously for I think like 30-45 minutes, and some people probably wish it could hold more water, but that is the perfect amount for me. Sorry if that wasn't too helpful! haha

[@pamreid4597]

@@beckyparkco Hi Becky, thanks for writing back. I don't really want to buy a $400 steamer...not in my budget either! I have a couple on my Amazon wish list so I will do some more research. I'm looking forward to the videos next week!

[@ResellerTiff]

We can start a store together 😉. Size 0 over here too... and I’m 4’10”.

[@iwantzchocolate]

Use photo room to get a white background!

[@beckyparkco]

Yes! People have recommended that. I don't know why I don't have the best luck with it?

[@isabellevkd]

I like to use MagicEraser (free app) to whiten my background and remove random stuff all at once from my photos. It works great!

[@beckyparkco]

Isabelle Kulow that sounds amazing!!! I’ll have to look into it!

[@michellemarie1929]

Does your light box have diffusers over the lights? I tried to make my own 6ft tall light box with professional light strips etc and the photos are streaky and shadowy. I don’t want to spend $400 on Amazon for the one I’m trying to copy. I don’t get enough natural light and editing my photos affects the true color.

[@beckyparkco]

Michelle Marie my light box has like a white sheet over it if that’s what you’re asking. And I struggle with true color too, but honestly, sometimes even the natural light can’t capture it. I just edit my photos and note it in the description if the color that ends up in the listing is different from the actual color. Even big clothing brands struggle with this online 🤷🏻‍♀️

[@thecanarycloset]

tried to join the facebook group but couldn't get it to work

[@beckyparkco]

So sorry - I checked and you're right - it was missing the end of the link :) Here it is! facebook.com/groups/summerlistingchallenge2020

[@LindaVPhillips]

I love taking flat lays. I batch all my jeans, shorts, shoes, and pants. I use a few yards of vinyl from Joann's. I can roll up it up if needed. But I have the luxury of leaving my poshmarking stuff out. I read the reviews of PicTapGo for the android and they weren't good. I guess it doesn't have the same functionality of the iPhone version. Anyone got a good app for Android?

[@beckyparkco]

Linda Phillips oh man I’m sorry to hear about PicTapGo go and Android 😕 But yeah/I admire people who can make beautiful flat lays!

[@allisonroberts9074]

I’ll be your best customer of you open your dream store! I’m 5’2” and wear a 2. Let me know your website address since I live in Texas. 😉

[@sheismonalisa3146]

My camera phone sucks. I don't want an I Phone and dont want to spend $400 on a phone. I just need an Android that has a good camera.

[@beckyparkco]

Deb Elliott 😕 I’m sorry! I know NOTHING about androids, so I don’t even know what to suggest for you! Does your plan have deals when you renew your contract or anything like that? I’ve never ever paid full price for a phone because we always get great deals when renewing contracts

[@sheismonalisa3146]

@@beckyparkco Hey Becky, yes I can get an upgrade. It just seems like I always get a crappy camera. I will just have to do my research. Thanks for responding and your video had great info.

[@beckyparkco]

Deb Elliott booooo for crappy cameras. However, I’ll say this; as crappy as you think it is, I bet it’s good enough for reselling 😀