u/AggravatingSail5617

Bad photos = bad trust.

And let’s be honest… not everyone has model-level posing skills or a full studio setup 😭

A lot of thrift products are genuinely good, but poor lighting, messy backgrounds, or inconsistent photos can make buyers scroll away instantly.

So I’ve been helping thrift sellers create cleaner catalog-style product visuals without expensive shoots:

better backgrounds

more consistent listings

faster bulk uploads

cleaner product presentation

Thought I’d make it fun too 👀

🎁 First commenter gets free work worth ₹200

🎁 Second gets 50% off on first order

🎁 Third gets 25% off on first order

🎁 Everyone after gets 10% off for their first 2 orders

Curious though — do you prefer raw authentic thrift photos, or cleaner catalog-style visuals for selling?

I know Etsy doesn’t allow services, but I’ve been seeing more digital products that are basically systems/workflows instead of traditional downloads.

For example—things like:

• Step-by-step kits for generating product images
• Prebuilt workflows + instructions
• Packs that help create full listing visuals without a photoshoot

So it’s not “done-for-you,” more like a DIY tool packaged as a digital product.

I’m trying to understand where that line sits—
Would something like this be considered acceptable as a digital product, or does it still fall under services/tools?

Would appreciate if anyone here has experience with similar listings 👍

Most listings don’t fail because of the product… they fail because the photos just don’t hit.

Lately I’ve been seeing a shift—people moving from traditional shoots to automated product photography systems.

Instead of setups, models, reshoots:

• Generate consistent images at scale
• Try multiple styles instantly
• No repeat costs every time

Cost-wise it’s kinda wild:

• ₹25–₹30 per image (top-tier quality)
• ₹10–₹20 per image (lighter models)

Some are even using ready-made automation code products (not services), so it’s plug-and-scale.
Plus full “photography packs” for bulk catalog images.

Feels like this might become the new normal for small brands.

Would you try this over traditional shoots?