How To Take Before/After Photos

A before/after photo on a product page to accompany a review makes such a big difference.

This is why we require a before/after photo for certain test & review campaigns, because, as we all know, a picture speaks a thousand words.

We have a few campaigns this year which require a before/after photo – so below we have a few tips on how to take the best photos and stand a better chance of being selected for a campaign.

FACE/NECK/HANDS

• Never take a before photo with make-up on
• Do not add filters or effects on your before or after photo
• Take the photo in good light with preferably a plain wall behind you
• Make sure you take the before and after photo in the same place with the same light/same time of day
• Don’t stand too far away from the photo, ideally someone can take a photo of you, otherwise a ‘selfie’ at arms length will also work
• Extra Tip: Look at the ‘before’ photo when you are taking the ‘after’ photo and make sure they both have the same background and lighting.

HAIR

• For these photos you will need to get someone to take the photo for you
• Ideally your hair should be down and in its natural state
• Do not add filters or effects on your before or after photo
• Make sure you get good lighting again and try to stand infront of a plain wall when taking the photo
• When you take the ‘after’ photo, be sure to stand in the same place with the same lighting
• Again, don’t stand too far away from the camera, and make sure you get the top to bottom of your hair in the photo
• Extra Tip: Look at the ‘before’ photo when you are taking the ‘after’ photo and make sure they both have the same background and lighting.

TEETH/SMILE

• This photo can definitely be taken as a ‘selfie’, hold the camera at arm’s length
• Do not add filters or effects on your before or after photo
• Make sure your teeth are clean if you take the photo after eating
• You can wear lipstick and make-up in these photos
• Be sure to take the photo behind a plain wall and in good lighting, use the same place to take the after photo.
• Extra Tip: Look at the ‘before’ photo when you are taking the ‘after’ photo and make sure they both have the same background and lighting.

 

There you have it rubies, we hope these tips help when you next need to submit a before and after photo.

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