Real photos make customers trust you more than stock pictures. A modern phone is enough if you follow a few rules.
Light is everything
Shoot in daylight. Near a window is best for products and people. Avoid harsh midday sun and turn off mixed coloured lights.
Clean the scene
Remove clutter, wipe surfaces and straighten products. A plain wall or a white sheet makes a good background for products.
Hold steady and shoot straight
Clean the lens, hold the phone with both hands or rest it on something, and keep vertical lines straight. Take several photos and keep the best.
What to photograph
- Outside of your shop or office with the signboard
- Inside, from a corner, showing the full space
- Your team, smiling, in work clothes
- Your best products or finished work
- You at work - customers like to see the people behind the business
Before you upload
Keep photos under 2-3 MB; Sunsilva shows the allowed size when you upload. Wide photos suit banners; square photos suit product cards. Only use photos of customers with their permission.