Etsy Seller Success: Tips for Starting, Growing and Scaling Your Etsy and E-Commerce Shop How To Create Listing Photos That Make $13,916/Mo
Sep 6, 2025
Discover essential tips for taking stunning listing photos that can skyrocket your sales! Learn what common mistakes to avoid, like distracting backgrounds and misaligned text. Get insights on optimizing composition and cropping to keep the focus on your product. It’s all about making your images stand out to attract buyers and boost engagement!
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Avoid One-Dimensional Photos
- One-dimensional photos (background-removed or themed graphics) make listings look bad and distract from the product.
- Lighting and realistic shadows are essential to keep the product as the focal point and believable in the image.
Common Seller Frustration
- Dylan describes sellers who create listings with mock-ups or quick photos and then see competitors’ listings look far better.
- This common experience motivates why many Etsy shops underperform in conversions.
Use Directional Lighting
- Use directional lighting to create shadows and definition so the product reads as real and three-dimensional.
- Capture edges and wrinkles naturally instead of applying artificial shadows in editing.