Taking pictures of bras
If you're only going to use one advice of this page, be it this: use the camera timer.
You will need:
- A camera (Phone camera works)
- A place where to stand your camera (so you don't have to hold it with your hands)
- Light
General idea
A good picture is one that you'd like to see that helps you notice about the bra, the colors, the size, an overall picture.
Focus on getting the whole object in the photo rather than perfect straight/nothing extra in the frame. Those can always be cut out later.
Pick the right lightning
Daylight near a window is best
If using the flash
Try not to overexpose
Taking pictures while wearing the bra
Risks of "selfies"
- Arms too short to get full boobs in frame. (Busty T-rex)
- Use timer and step away
Practice your angles and centering
Take many pictures they're free and you can delete them later.
Using the timer
- Download a phone app with timer.
- Camera in counter or small cheap tripod, pile of books also works.
Hair
Get it to the back for front pictures, to the front for back pictures
Mirrors
- Make sure they're clean, quick wet wipe and dry tissue paper do the job
- Avoid flash
Arm position
If possible take the picture with your hands on your waist or your arms hanging down naturally. Avoid holding your hands on your back as it may cause your torso to arch giving a false impression of size.
Side photos
Gently place hands on hips and bend elbows backwards without arching back
Framing
A good picture does not have too much room around the focus of the bra. Try not to stand too far from the camera. Also, standing too close is not a good idea as perspective of the bra is lost.
Examples
Useful photos
Bad photos
Taking pictures of the bra alone
Useful pictures:
- Full bra
- Close up of any detail
- Comparison to other item
- Labels
- Top view of hooked bra
Taking pictures wearing the bra
There are two main objectives here.
- Show how the bra size looks and behaves.
- Front view of the bra - Shows the main bra's features
- Angle view - Good perspective of the bra's size
- Side view - Depicts how round/pointy the fit can be
- Back view - Shows the position of band and strap
- Show particular features of the bras. For example:
- Central gore position
- Side of the underwires under the arm
- Any wrinkling
Additionally, you may add pictures displaying any particular fit issue, for example:
- Lifting a strap with your hand to show different fit.
- Arching back or hunching.
- Wearing clothes to show off the shape or visible marks
Backgrounds
Use a contrast background, avoid busy patterns on towels or paper cloth, ideally use a white sheet or towel for most bras or a solid dark one for clear bras.
Taking pictures of bra labels
Learn to use your macro/focus
Examples
Good photos
Bad photos
Privacy
If you are concerned about being recognized, you can opt to remove any jewelery or watches from your pictures, you can opt to edit your photos, or we will be happy to assist you with them as time permits.
Picture editing software
Ideas setting up a stage
Find a place and time in your house where you can comfortably stand in your bra and are able to take the time to take the photos.
Tripod
Where to buy a cheap tripod
Clear wall/curtain/hanging solid color sheet
How to construct a clear background
Natural light/Indirect light
How to take advantage of day light, or how to use your room's lights or a lamp