What kinds of photos or videos should I send of my made garment?

Photo or Video Subject

Photos can be of you wearing the garment, the garment on a mannequin or detail shots to highlight craftmasnship or the process of making the garment.

Photo & Video Technique Tips

To effectively showcase handmade clothes in a selfie or on a mannequin:

• ensure good even lighting and avoid hard shadows or direct bright lights - for example sunlight through clouds or semo transparent blinds,
• natural muted lighting tends to be better than artificial lights or direct sunlight,
• use a stable, waist-to-chest-high camera position to show true proportions,
• take photos or videos from multiple angles (front, side, back)
• use a timer or tripod,
• keep the background simple and clutter-free,
• pose naturally with relaxed hands. 

To effectively showcase the details in handmade clothes or the process of making the clothes:

• ensure good even lighting and avoid hard shadows or direct bright lights - for example sunlight through clouds or semi transparent blinds,
• natural muted lighting tends to be better than artificial lights or direct sunlight,
• take photos from multiple angles (front, side, back)
• either keep the background simple and clutter-free but use a sufficiently contrasting colour to highlight the garment, or consider the placement of complimentary items to showcase the detail (e.g. matching thread colour, sewing tools, sewing machine etc)