The customer decides by the photo before asking the price. A bad photo makes the product look worse than it is.
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Why the photo matters
On WhatsApp, the customer sees the product on a small screen. A dark, blurry photo or one with a messy background looks careless. A clear photo, with details and the product in use, makes the customer ask questions and buy. You can do this with your phone.
Natural light
Near a window, without direct sunlight.
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Clean background
White or neutral background, no leftover objects.
Angles
Front, side, and detail.
Details
Texture, stitching, label, and size.
Product in use
Show the product being used.
Standardization
Same background and lighting in all catalog photos.
Catalog and status
Photos in the catalog and variations in status.
Ready message with photo
"Hi, Júlia! Here’s the photo of the bag in caramel color, showing the stitching detail and how it looks on the shoulder so you can see the size. Would you like me to set one aside for you?"
The numbers that matter
Questions per product in the catalog and sales after changing the photos.
Common mistakes
Dark photo, messy background, and using supplier photos that don’t show the real product.
Short videos
A short video showing the product rotating or in use answers questions that photos can’t. Use it alongside the photos in the catalog.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need a professional photographer to sell on WhatsApp?
Not necessarily. With natural light, a clean background, and a well-positioned phone, you can take photos that sell well in the catalog and status.
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