What should I keep in mind when taking photos of my clothes?

For best results when taking photos for use with the CC Background Remover, follow these guidelines:

1. Photograph the item against a background that is a solid & contrasting color so you can use the CC Background Remover.
   
   
   • If it's a darker item, shoot it against a light colored wall or any lightly colored solid background.
     
   
   
   • If the item has a pattern or detailing, take the photo against a background with the most contrast and then use the crop tool in the image tools to cut away most of the background then run the background remover.
     
   
   
   • if you have a light-colored garment, shoot it against a darker floor or wall or sheet.
   • If you're shooting against curtains, sheets, or other fabric, make your background as wrinkle free as possible before shooting.


2. Don't take your photos on carpet. There are too many irregularities in carpeted background for the background remover to work properly.
   
3. Use a flash to increase the amount of contrast between your foreground clothing item and the background. This helps the CC Background Remover work better.


4. Fill the frame with the garment - you want to be as close as possible to it in the photo.


5. Shoot straight at it - if you are at an angle or above it, the item will be harder to use.
   


6. Hang the garment on a hanger on a towel rack (plain wall behind it) or on the back of a plain door - just don't shoot the door handles or hinges if possible, or the towel rack itself - the CC Background Remover doesn't like taking out big objects like that.


7. If you want to make a little set, just secure a white or plain sheet to a towel rack and let it drape down onto the floor. Smooth out the wrinkles, and voila! Instant set. Put the shoes on the floor on the white sheet hanging off the towel rack, and you have a perfect setting.


8. And - if you have a white or plain duvet or bedspread, just lay the garment down on it and take a quick photo while you stand on the bed (watch out for wrinkles in the sheets - make it smooth!)

Then, take the picture and upload! Be sure to check off the "Remove Background" box in the Add to Upload window so that the background remover automatically strips out the background for you.