Cómo fotografiar tu artículo
Las fotos claras y honestas generan confianza en los compradores y hacen que se venda por más. Aquí tienes cuántas fotos necesita tu artículo y qué debe mostrar cada toma. Empieza por lo básico y luego según el tipo de artículo.
Lo básico: cada foto
- Use daylight; avoid lamp light and flash (they distort colour and cast shadows).
- Keep it sharp and steady — in focus, ideally on a tripod.
- Show only the item; no other or distracting objects in frame.
- Use a neutral, uniform background so the item stands out.
- Photograph from all sides — back, top, bottom and sides, not just the front.
- Clean the item before shooting.
- Add a scale reference (e.g. a measuring tape) for unusually sized items, kept unobtrusive.
- Show wear and damage clearly — and mention it in the description.
- Your first photo is the cover — lead with the clearest, best angle.
- Avoid self-portraits and reflections on shiny surfaces.
- Don't edit colour — only crop and straighten.
- Give the defining details their own close-ups: marks, serials, signatures, labels and tags.
- For multi-item lots, include one overview shot of everything together, with any certificates.
Trading cards
Front and back filling the frame, plus corner/edge close-ups and any serial. (6–12 photos)
Fotos obligatorias
Front
Lead photo: the front straight-on, filling the frame on a neutral background.
Back
The whole back, same framing as the front — flip it over and shoot straight-on.
Recomendadas
Corners & edges
Tight shots of each corner and the edges — this is where whitening, dings and fraying show.
Serial / edition number
A legible close-up of the serial / numbered-edition print.
Signature close-up
Fill the frame with the autograph so the strokes are sharp.
Flaw / defect
Show every flaw up close — honesty here prevents disputes and builds trust.
Tickets
Front and back, with close-ups of any serial/seat detail, signatures, and creases or tears. (3–6 photos)
Fotos obligatorias
Front
Lead photo: the front straight-on, filling the frame on a neutral background.
Back
The whole back, same framing as the front — flip it over and shoot straight-on.
Recomendadas
Serial / edition number
A legible close-up of the serial / numbered-edition print.
Signature close-up
Fill the frame with the autograph so the strokes are sharp.
Flaw / defect
Show every flaw up close — honesty here prevents disputes and builds trust.
Posters & prints
The full front (use a frameless shot for the cover), the reverse, and corner/edge close-ups where creases, tears and restoration show. (4–8 photos)
Fotos obligatorias
Front
Lead photo: the front straight-on, filling the frame on a neutral background.
Back
The whole back, same framing as the front — flip it over and shoot straight-on.
Corners & edges
Tight shots of each corner and the edges — this is where whitening, dings and fraying show.
Recomendadas
Flaw / defect
Show every flaw up close — honesty here prevents disputes and builds trust.
Signature close-up
Fill the frame with the autograph so the strokes are sharp.
Jerseys & shirts
Front, and the back showing number + name; close-ups of the crest, size/brand tag, patches, signatures and wear. (5–9 photos)
Fotos obligatorias
Front
Lead photo: the front straight-on, filling the frame on a neutral background.
Back (number & name)
The back of the shirt showing the number and nameplate clearly.
Recomendadas
Crest / badge
A close-up of the crest/badge — stitching quality matters to buyers.
Size / brand tag
The inner tag showing size and brand, plus any authenticity tag.
Patches
Close-ups of any sponsor, league or commemorative patches.
Signature close-up
Fill the frame with the autograph so the strokes are sharp.
Flaw / defect
Show every flaw up close — honesty here prevents disputes and builds trust.
Balls
All sides / 360°, with close-ups of signatures, the brand stamp, any COA, and scuffs or wear. (5–9 photos)
Fotos obligatorias
All sides
Walk around the item: front, back, top, bottom, left, right — bidders want every angle.
Recomendadas
Signature close-up
Fill the frame with the autograph so the strokes are sharp.
Maker's mark / stamp
Close-ups of the maker's mark, brand stamp or model number.
Certificate of authenticity
Photograph the full COA or authentication letter, readable.
Flaw / defect
Show every flaw up close — honesty here prevents disputes and builds trust.
Equipment
Every side, with close-ups of the maker/model mark, signatures, condition/wear and any COA. (5–9 photos)
Fotos obligatorias
All sides
Walk around the item: front, back, top, bottom, left, right — bidders want every angle.
Recomendadas
Maker's mark / stamp
Close-ups of the maker's mark, brand stamp or model number.
Signature close-up
Fill the frame with the autograph so the strokes are sharp.
Condition / wear
Close-ups of scuffs, scratches and general wear on used gear.
Certificate of authenticity
Photograph the full COA or authentication letter, readable.
Memorabilia
The object from every side; include signatures, the COA/provenance, any marks, defects and original packaging. (≥5 photos)
Fotos obligatorias
All sides
Walk around the item: front, back, top, bottom, left, right — bidders want every angle.
Recomendadas
Signature close-up
Fill the frame with the autograph so the strokes are sharp.
Certificate of authenticity
Photograph the full COA or authentication letter, readable.
Maker's mark / stamp
Close-ups of the maker's mark, brand stamp or model number.
Flaw / defect
Show every flaw up close — honesty here prevents disputes and builds trust.
Original packaging
The original box/packaging and anything that came with the item.
Autographs
The full signed item plus a tight signature close-up; include any COA or proof of signing. (3–6 photos)
Fotos obligatorias
Full item
The whole item the signature sits on, so buyers see what they're getting.
Signature close-up
Fill the frame with the autograph so the strokes are sharp.
Recomendadas
Certificate of authenticity
Photograph the full COA or authentication letter, readable.
Proof of signing
If you have a signing photo or proof, include it.
Flaw / defect
Show every flaw up close — honesty here prevents disputes and builds trust.
Artículos gradeados y certificados
Si tu artículo está gradeado o encapsulado profesionalmente, añade estas además de las fotos anteriores.
Grading label
Photograph the slab label so the grader, grade and certification number are all readable.
Slab front
The full front of the holder, no glare on the plastic.
Slab back
The full back of the holder, including any barcode/cert sticker.