PHOTO GUIDESBetter photographs lead to a stronger assessment.
Use bright, indirect light, hold the camera steady and never edit, sharpen or filter authenticity photographs.
Designer handbags
Photograph the item in indirect daylight with every detail in focus.
- 01Front, back, base and both sides
- 02Interior, lining and pockets
- 03Logo stamps, labels and date or serial codes
- 04Zips, clasps, feet, screws and other hardware
- 05Stitching, edge paint, handles and strap attachments
Clothing & streetwear
Lay the garment flat and avoid filters or portrait-mode blur.
- 01Full front and back
- 02Neck, size and care labels
- 03Logo embroidery, prints and patches
- 04Seams, stitching, zips and fasteners
- 05Product codes, packaging and receipts if available
Luxury watches
Clean the lens—not the watch—and photograph reflections from several angles.
- 01Dial straight-on and from both sides
- 02Crown, pushers, case and caseback
- 03Bracelet, clasp, strap and end links
- 04Engravings, serial and reference details
- 05Movement only if safely accessible
Designer jewellery
Use indirect daylight and place the piece on a plain, non-reflective surface.
- 01Complete piece from front and back
- 02Maker marks, hallmarks and engravings
- 03Clasps, hinges, links and fastenings
- 04Stone settings and finishing from several angles
- 05Packaging, reference details and paperwork