Images are Everything
It's simple. The wedding dresses with
the clearest and most descriptive images, sell the quickest.
If possible, provide 3 images of your wedding dress, 1 x
front view, 1 x size view, and 1 x rear view.
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| This image displays the bride's
dress in the full range of required poses, side, front
and rear. From this image it is easy to get an idea
of the dress style. |
Try to avoid images that have guests
in the background, or general clutter.
Try to avoid submitting 'happy snaps'
of your wedding day. Concentrate on your dress and the images
that help define your dress.
Means DO this :: 
Means DON'T do this
Photographing Your Wedding Dress
Firstly, if you are photographing your
wedding dress on the hanger, then make sure you select an
appropriate colour backdrop to place your dress against.
Eg. If you have a white dress, avoid
light colour backdrops, alternatively, if you have a coloured
dress, avoid similar coloured backgrounds
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| This background is too closely
matched to the colour of the dress. Avoid this if
possible |
This is the same dress photographed
against a stark white background. This is required
to make the dress stand out |
Secondly, avoid photographing your dress
hanging against a window, as the light will often cause
image discolouring. Select a backdrop that enhances your
wedding dress and dress features.
Eg. If you have a couture gown, try selecting
a backdrop that compliments your dresses colours and detail.
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| This dress is pictured against
a dark background, It's features are concealed and
there is other clutter in view |
This is a similar dress being
modelled. Which of these images would make you want
to buy? |
Remember to take your time when photographing
your images. Well thought-out and quality images result
in a faster sale.
Tip:
Modelled dresses tend to sell better than non-modelled dresses
Should I blank my face out when submitting
images?
Absolutely not. Most of our buyers want
to see how you looked on your wedding day wearing the wedding
dress you are selling. To maximise the chance of you selling
your wedding dress, do not block or blur your face in anyway.
Blanking Out Your Face Techniques
If you absolutely must conceal your face
or the faces of those in your images, then there are several
methods that can be used.
The first is the 'splodge'. This is where
a submitted image has a coloured 'blob' or 'splodge' placed
over the face of the incumbent. Usually the 'blob' or 'splodge'
is a colour that detracts from the image or dress. We strongly
advise that you avoid this method.
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| This is
the 'splodge' method of face blanking, and is not
recommended by our support team |
The second is the 'clone' or 'transfer
blur'. This requires more skill, and our support team is
happy to apply this method during the final mastering of
your images. This is much more aesthetic and is in keeping
with the style and feel of your image.
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| This is
the 'clone' or 'transfer blur' method of face blanking.
It is recommended if you absolutely have to conceal
your identity |
Using Internet Sourced & Copyrighted
Images
Copyrighted images are images that have
'prior legal ownership'. Copyright and ownership (with relation
to images) is more simply defined as 'the first person'
to date stamp a particular image.
If you are using images that have been
copied from the Internet, make sure that you have prior
permission to do so.
'Smart Bride International' does not
take any responsibility for images that violate copyright
law. We assume in all instances that you have obtained 'prior
permission' before submitting your images to 'Smart Bride
International'
