The mistakes and the fixes
| Mistake | Why it hurts | Fix |
|---|---|---|
| Grey or yellow “white” background | Looks cheap; may break marketplace rules | Replace it with pure white in White background |
| Every photo a different size and margin | The catalogue looks chaotic | Process all photos with the same settings in the product studio |
| Product too small in the frame | Details invisible in thumbnails | Reduce the margin so the product fills most of the frame |
| Too low resolution | No zoom; looks blurry on large screens | Shoot at full resolution; aim for 1000–2000 px |
| Huge, slow-loading files | Slower pages and lower conversions | Compress to roughly 150–400 KB per image |
| Wrong colours | Returns and complaints | Daylight, no filters, check on another screen |
| Floating product without shadow | Looks artificial | Add a subtle ground shadow |
| Only one photo | Buyers have unanswered questions | Add back, side, detail and in-use photos |
| Text and stickers on the main image | Forbidden on many marketplaces | Put information in the description instead |
| Clutter in the background | Distracts from the product | Remove or blur the background |
A simple workflow
- Shoot all products in the same place and light.
- Process the whole batch in the product photo studio with one set of settings.
- Download, and use “Download variants” for social media versions.
- Name files descriptively before uploading (see image SEO).
Frequently asked questions
How many photos should a product have?
At least four or five: main image, back or side, a detail, a size reference and one in use.