# Product Photos That Sell: A Practical Guide for Kenyan Suppliers

A blurry photo of a camera box tells the buyer you do not care. Clear photos help products get approved and noticed.

**Quick answer:** Use a plain background, daylight, a clean lens and two or three angles of the actual product. Avoid watermarks, borrowed images and heavy filters.

## Set up

Place the product on a plain table or sheet. Use daylight near a window. Wipe the lens. Hold the phone steady.

## Shots to take

Front view of the whole product. A close-up of the model label. Ports or connectors. The box and accessories.

## What to avoid

Watermarks and logos from other shops. Images copied from other websites. Heavy filters. Cluttered backgrounds.

## Keep files tidy

Name files by model, e.g. model name and angle, so you can find them later. Photos are uploaded through your vendor dashboard.

## Why photos decide more than you think

Buyers cannot touch your goods, so a photo is their only inspection. A sharp photo of the label tells them the model is real. A photo of the ports tells them it fits. A photo of the box contents tells them what they will receive. Each of those answers a question that would otherwise lead to a return or a lost order.

## A five-minute photo routine

Clear a table and lay down a plain sheet. Take photos by a window in daylight. Shoot front, side, label, ports and contents. Review them on screen and delete blurry ones. Rename the files by model and angle. Tip Use the same setup for every product so your listings look consistent.

## Equipment photo ideas by product type

Cameras: front, side, lens close-up and the label. Recorders: front panel, back ports and the label. Switches: front ports, rear power and the label. Power equipment: nameplate, terminals and the whole unit. Cables: coil on a plain background with the label visible.

## Edit lightly and honestly

You can crop and brighten photos on any phone. Do not hide scratches, retouch labels or paste in a manufacturer's image. A photo that does not match the unit you deliver causes returns. Honest photos keep customers happy and protect your standing.

## A typical scenario

A supplier takes four phone photos of a recorder on a white sheet by the window and uploads them with the listing. Illustrative example based on common cases, not a named vendor.

## Common mistakes

Dark, blurry photos. Copied images. Photos that do not match the product.

## Quick checklist

Clean the lens. Use daylight. Shoot three angles. Name the files.

## FAQ

**Can I use the manufacturer's photo?** Use your own photos of the stock you hold. Do not copy images from other sellers.

**How many photos?** Two to four is a good range.

**Do photos affect approval?** Clear, honest photos make review easier.

**Can I reuse photos?** Reuse your own photos for the same model.

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