Seller guides
Seller guides for product photos, listings and AI
61 free guides, written for people who shoot and list their own products. Each one lists the sources it was checked against and links to the tool that does the job.
Product photo basics
Lighting, phone settings, editing and the choice between a studio, a DIY setup and AI.
Seller guideHow to Take Product Photos With Your PhoneFree guide to taking product photos with a phone: window light, the right angles and settings, plus a free AI fix for backgrounds. Real before/after examples.Seller guideEcommerce Product Photography: Studio, DIY or AI?Free guide to ecommerce product photography: the shots a listing needs, what studios charge by vendor estimates, and when AI editing is enough, with examples.Seller guideCreative Product Photography Ideas for Online SellersCreative product photography ideas with free AI before/after tests: color-block, outdoor scenes and hard light for online shops, plus what went wrong in each.Seller guideClothing Photos on a Model Without Hiring OneHow to show your clothes on a model without a photoshoot: free AI tests on a blazer and jeans, options compared, a step-by-step workflow and what changed.Seller guideHow to Photograph Clothes to Sell OnlineHow to photograph clothes to sell online: flat lay, ghost mannequin, on-model shots and natural light, with a phone, a plain backdrop and a shot list.Seller guideHow to Edit Product PhotosHow to edit product photos for an online store: clean up marks, set a plain background, correct colour, sharpen and export. Steps, checks and when AI helps.Mockup guideWhat Is a Mockup? Meaning, Types and Free ExamplesWhat a mockup is, how it differs from a wireframe and a prototype, the main kinds of product and print mockups, and free AI mockup examples.Seller guideProduct Photography Lighting: Simple Setups That WorkProduct photography lighting made simple: one softbox and a white card, how to light shiny items, and the camera settings to use.
How to photograph your product, by type
One short guide per product: the angles, backdrop, light and marketplace rules that matter for it.
- Jewelry
- Shoes
- Candles
- Cosmetics
- Used Items to Sell
- Glass and Reflective Products
- Food Products
- Furniture
- Handbags
- Watches
- Toys
- Plants
- Electronics
- Sunglasses
- Soap
- Pottery and Ceramics
- Perfume
- Stationery
- Cookware
- Pet Products
- Supplements
- Coffee Bags
- Sports Equipment
- Hand Tools
- Vinyl Records
- Trading Cards
- Car Parts
- Wine Bottles
- Cutting Boards
- Yarn
- Coins
- Lamps
- Artwork
Listings, titles and marketplace rules
Writing titles and descriptions that get found, finding buyer keywords, and Amazon image rules.
Seller guideAmazon Main Image Requirements (2026), With a Free CheckerFree Amazon main image checker plus the rules in one list: pure white RGB 255, 85% fill, 1000px for zoom, no text, logos or props.Seller guideHow to Write SEO Product Descriptions That SellFree guide to writing a product description that ranks and sells: where the keyword goes, how long to write, benefits vs features, and a worked example.Seller guideHow to Write Etsy Product Descriptions That Get Found and SellHow to write an Etsy product description: a hook for the first lines, a details block, shipping and personalization, a copy-ready template and an example.Seller guideHow to Find Buyer Keywords for Your Product ListingsFind the keywords shoppers type when ready to buy: seed words, search bar suggestions, competitor titles, your own search data and where each one goes.Seller guideHow to Write Product Titles That Get Found and ClickedA simple product title formula, the title rules and lengths for Amazon, Etsy, eBay, Google Shopping and your own store, with before and after examples.
AI product photos and AI fashion models
What AI does well and where it fails, prompts that keep a product accurate, and disclosure rules.
Seller guideAI Product Photography: What It Does Well and Where It FailsHow AI product photography works, what it still gets wrong, and a checklist to keep photos accurate, with real before/after results.Prompt libraryAI Product Photography Prompts That Keep Your Product AccurateFree, copy-ready AI product photography prompts for white backgrounds, podiums, lifestyle and color-block shots, plus fixes for invented text and color drift.TrendsEcommerce Product Photography Trends for 2026Ten product photography trends for 2026, from AI scenes and AI-people labels to short video, phone-first crops and hard light, each with a source to check.ExplainerAI Fashion Models: What They Are, How They Work, Where They FailWhat AI fashion models are, how they are made from a garment photo, a free workflow to try, where they fail on fit and fabric, and the disclosure rules.ExplainerBrands Using AI Models: Dated Cases and What HappenedTen dated cases of brands using AI fashion models, from Levi's and Mango to H&M, Guess and Gucci, with the public reaction and lessons for small sellers.ExplainerAI Model Disclosure Rules: What Sellers Must Label, and WhereWhen you must label AI-generated models in ads and listings: New York, California, Pennsylvania, Amazon, Etsy, Google and the EU AI Act, with label examples.Prompt libraryAI Fashion Model Prompts That Keep Your Garment TrueFree, copy-ready AI fashion model prompts for model, pose, setting, light and camera, plus wording that stops patterns, buttons and denim wash from drifting.
Tool comparisons and alternatives
Side-by-side comparisons of product photo and fashion model tools, free and paid.
Seller guideBest Free Ghost Mannequin AI Tools in 2026Free ghost mannequin AI tools compared by what the free plan gives you, sign-up and limits, with real before/after tests on a jacket and jeans.Seller guideA Free Photoroom Alternative for Product PhotosLooking for a free Photoroom alternative? Compare free options for white backgrounds and lifestyle product shots, with before/after tests and honest limits.ComparisonBest AI Product Photography Tools in 2026, ComparedNine AI product photography tools compared on free use, price, batch, API and output size, with prices from each vendor's own page and picks by need.ComparisonPebblely Alternatives in 2026: Free and Paid OptionsEight Pebblely alternatives compared on free use, price, batch and API, with prices from each vendor's own page, picks by need, and where Pebblely still wins.ComparisonClaid.ai Alternatives in 2026: Free, Paid and API OptionsClaid.ai alternatives sorted by job: API, upscaling, product scenes and free use, with prices from each vendor's own page and where Claid is still best.ComparisonBest AI Fashion Model Generators in 2026, ComparedTen AI fashion model generators compared on garment accuracy, model consistency, resolution, API and price, using each vendor's own pages in November 2026.ComparisonBotika Alternatives: 7 Options Compared for Clothing SellersSeven Botika alternatives for AI fashion model photos, compared on price, free trial, model consistency and API, plus where Botika is still the better pick.ComparisonFASHN AI Alternatives: Free and Paid Options ComparedSix FASHN AI alternatives for on-model clothing photos, compared on price, free trial, consistent models and API, plus where FASHN is still the best pick.
See the results first?
The before and after examples show real outputs, the exact request used and what to check.