1. Give the whole item room
Keep the entire object inside the frame. Use a stable surface, clear surrounding space, and even light. For grouped lots, make the arrangement easy to read before photographing.
2. Photograph evidence separately
A cover establishes the lot. Close-ups record marks, printed titles, labels, serials, and condition. Add these to the same lot instead of making a single distant cover do every job.
3. State the intended edit
Be specific about background, lighting, straightening, or removal of a clearly identified non-lot object. Inspect the remaining merchandise after any removal.
4. Compare, then approve
Check item count, hardware, lettering, color, pattern, and condition against the original. Do not assume an attractive generated image is faithful.
5. Download the complete record
Keep the original photographs needed for bidder confidence and your own records. An optional generated image is not a replacement for condition photographs.
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