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By Kathrine Franks


When you browse clothing collections you will see models. If can find these ads in magazines and in web sites online. A models job is to make the product look good. To draw attention to the product.

Fashion photography is different from other types. Being a clothing photographer means focusing on the details not the people. The details of the clothes or the accessories are important. People can be easier to photograph because they have a personality that will shine through.

Working with clothes is different because it can not move on its own. It must be on a hanger or shown in a way that makes it look more lifelike. When you add proper presentation technique and correct lighting, the results will be an enhanced item that looks great.

Another trick of the trade is using a steamer. This is a gentle way to ease wrinkles out of the fabric. It does not cause stress on the material like a flat iron. When clothes are presented in a crease free way, it does a lot in making it look appealing to a customer. Nobody will line up to buy wrinkled apparel.

Models are useful because they showcase how it should look on a body. However, they can distract from the garment. A customer may spend more time looking at the model than the actual piece. Plus you would have to spend money to hire a model.

Mannequins and dress forms will also give the same effect. They will show how the dress looks as worn by a person. Both of these items can be bought for a reasonable price. If you are an online seller, it is a good investment to buy one since you will be taking plenty of pictures of the things you will be selling.

As a clothing retail company or even if you are just selling your own items online, the image is your best weapon. Provide good quality pictures that show details of the material. Multiple pictures from different angles are also a bonus. Showing as much of the piece as possible is what a consumer requires. Everything can be done online and so customers also like to buy their apparel and accessories online. The main difference is that they can not touch the items and so the photo is their only way to get a sense of what the piece looks like.

Clothing photography is used by businesses. They photograph their stock. Web sites and other online sellers also rely on this type of photography. Images of their stock fill their web sites and that is how their customers will pick and choose what they want. Online shopping is very popular and a lot of people prefer this to going to the store physically. However customers also want to be able to have an accurate idea of the item and the photos need to be of high quality.

Remember lighting is important. Catch the details of the item. Iron all apparel so that it looks pristine and crisp when it is presented. It needs to be presented in the best possible way to attract buyers. The better the picture is, the more attractive your piece will look and the more buyers it will attract.




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