{"id":26665,"date":"2020-01-16T08:00:29","date_gmt":"2020-01-16T16:00:29","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blog.poshmark.com\/?p=26665"},"modified":"2026-04-16T10:26:07","modified_gmt":"2026-04-16T17:26:07","slug":"the-poshmark-listing-photography-guide","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blog.poshmark.com\/2020\/01\/16\/the-poshmark-listing-photography-guide\/","title":{"rendered":"The Poshmark Listing Photography Guide"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

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Your listing photos on Poshmark are arguably the most important deciding factor for potential <\/span>shoppers<\/span> who click on your listing to hit that \u2018Buy Now\u2019 or \u2018Offer\u2019 button. In this guide, we\u2019ll cover how to photograph your listings with focus on the basics such as style, composition, lighting, equipment and editing. In addition, we\u2019ll walk through what photos to include in your listing to make sure you\u2019re stepping in the right direction (towards a sale!).<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n

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Types of Photos in a Poshmark Listing<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

A Covershot<\/strong> is the first photo in a listing and serves as the first impression of the item you\u2019re selling. Like any first impression, you want to have your item stand out to potential shoppers and entice them to click and buy. Posh Tip: <\/em>Keep your Covershot product focused by using a white or simple background. Whether you choose to style your item via a flat-lay, mannequin, hanging, or modeling method, stay consistent as you start to create new listings\u2014this will give your closet that branded feel when shoppers browse it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

<\/a>Detail photos<\/a> are what we call all of the other photos in your listing (you can add up to 16 photos and 1 video!) that come after the Covershot. Detail photos are a great way to show shoppers your item from all angles, helping them have a better understanding of what they’re buying. Take a photo and represent your item from all sorts of different angles\u2014the back, the front, laid full out. You should also include photos of any possible rips, stains, or signs of wear, the tag so the buyer can reference the sizing, your item next to something else for scale, a close up of the texture or cool details, etc. Posh Tip: Bring your listing to life by adding a <\/em>Listing Video<\/em><\/a> to help your listing stand out.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n

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Think About Composition & Lighting <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Composition<\/strong>
Whether you\u2019re an experienced photographer or just beginning, one Posh Tip is to learn how to effectively compose your shot. One simple way to get started is to get a plain background to shoot your items on. We recommend you use a plain white sheet or you can pick up some white posterboard or even a roll out backdrop<\/a>. Your product should be the main focus on the photo, but you can help it pop by incorporating your own personal style. Doing so can help set you apart and make your personal brand come to life. All you need is any additional props or backdrops that fit your personal brand\u2019s aesthetic.

Listing photography is the perfect medium to incorporate your own personal style. Doing so can help set you apart and make your personal brand come to life. All you need is any additional props or backdrops that fit your personal brand\u2019s aesthetic. Here are a few amazing closets that are already doing this!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Lighting
<\/strong>Lighting is essential to listing photography, and it\u2019s the first thing a shopper will notice when looking at your photo. When you photograph your items with proper lighting, it allows buyers to see clear details of your listings. Take advantage of the natural light in your home! Open up all the curtains or blinds, set up near a window and let that natural light shine through. Lacking the natural light? Try out a ring light to get that light just right.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Did you know? Most household light bulbs cast a warm yellow light, which may result in an off-color image, especially when photographing denim. If you aren\u2019t looking to spend any money on your photo setup, take your photo by natural light or window light using your phone\u2014most phones will adjust for exposure before taking the photo.<\/p>\n\n\n

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The beauty about listing on Poshmark is that the only equipment you truly need is a smartphone, but you can definitely level up your shots with the following equipment: <\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n