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Sybex Teaches Home-Spun Entrepreneurs How to Create Pro-Quality Product Photos: eBay® Photos That Sell: Taking Great Product Shots for eBay and Beyond
01/20/2005
San Francisco, CA, January 20, 2005 — Sybex, an independent computer book publisher with over 28 years of experience and commitment, announces the release of eBay Photos That Sell: Taking Great Product Shots for eBay and Beyond. With page after page of inspiring examples and expert insights, this one-of-a-kind book teaches readers how to capture everything from hats to wineglasses to MP3 players using a standard digital camera and a few handy tricks and inexpensive techniques. Ultimately, these tips will help readers attract customers and make sales, without investing a lot of time or money.
"Anyone can sell their stuff online — the challenge is to do it better than the competition," says Dan Brodnitz, Publisher at Sybex. "In eBay Photos That Sell, we set out to offer untrained photographers ingenious advice on how to create photos that look like they were taken by a professional using expensive equipment. Dan Gookin and Robert Birnbach have done a great job in showing readers how to create images that evoke the 'I must have this' feeling, which is essential when a photograph serves as your primary sales tool."
"I've been an admirer of Dan Gookin since he wrote DOS For Dummies and spawned the For Dummies phenomenon. He takes things to a new level with this amazing and much needed book on practical product photography. Use his advice and you'll simply make more money. Highly recommended."
— John C. Dvorak, columnist, PC Magazine
The Photography Guide No Online Seller Can Afford To Be Without
eBay Photos That Sell teaches readers what it takes to create images that viewers really connect with. It provides clever tips on everything from set up to props to proper camera use to photo editing. By the end, readers will clearly understand what makes one photo better than another and discover how to create photos that sell.
More specifically, readers will learn how to:
- Follow the basic rules for taking crisp, well-lit shots that outshine the competition
- Set up shots quickly in the home or office
- Create props and accessories from inexpensive items found at home or the local hardware store
- Know how and when to use a camera's features, bells, and whistles
- Take the time to set up a photograph properly and avoid fixing things later
- Use photo-editing software to make final adjustments
- Learn to size and format photos effectively for the Web
- Know when a simple black background is the best way to make an image pop
- Build a safe and organized place to store pictures
About the Authors
This is Dan Gookin's 99th book on personal computers and technology. He is famous for his dry wit and engaging writing style. Dan's books, which include the international bestsellers DOS for Dummies and PCs for Dummies, have been translated into more than 30 languages and have sold over 15 million copies. Robert Birnbach is a professional photographer who has developed national campaigns for Pottery Barn, Target, Kinko's, and MTV.
About Sybex
Sybex Inc. pioneered the field of computer book publishing when it was founded in 1976. For 28 years, Sybex has remained an autonomous force and sustained a widely recognized reputation for developing quality, original books on significant technologies. Recognized as the industry leader on various subjects, Sybex has recently won a number of awards for their first-rate graphics titles. Sybex has principal offices in Alameda, California, and London, United Kingdom, and maintains an international market with its books being distributed and translated around the world.
