Photography
Excellent photos will get you considerably more money for your wine!
📸 Taking Your Own Photos
A great photo gallery ensures that your wine gets the attention and bids it deserves!
Wine Bottle Photography
- 📍 Find a neutral outdoor backdrop
- 📍 Use even, natural, daytime lighting
- 📍 Ensure the wine bottle is clean, dry, and the label is clear
- 📍 Avoid tight, busy, or crowded locations
- 📍 Avoid glare, spotty shade, and uneven lighting
- 📍 Set your device to a 4:3 or 3:2 aspect ratio
- 📍 Confirm photo resolution is at least 2400x1600px
- 📍 Remove personal items that may be in the frame
- 📍 Do not use 16:9 (wide) or 3:3 (square) aspect ratio
- 📍 Do not edit or cover your wine's label
📌 Tips & Tricks
- 🧽 Wipe away dust or dirt – attention to detail is appreciated by buyers!
- 📜 Include official records & receipts (cover personal details with a sticky note).
- 📸 Ensure the label is visible, even if covered with plastic wrap.
- 🎥 Consider adding a walkaround video to enhance your listing!
🎥 Walkaround Videos
If you would like, you can take a walk-around video and email it to our support team at support@wineandbids.com to be included in your listing.
Try to keep the video **simple**: We recommend using your phone **horizontally (landscape orientation)**. You can upload the video to **YouTube or Vimeo** and send us a link – we’ll take care of the rest!
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"The number of views and interested parties was staggering! The staff walked me through the entire process to make sure everything went smoothly, highly recommended."
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