How To Photograph Sweaters

During the years I spent working in the art department of a fashion magazine, I picked up on a few tips that anyone can use to easily style their clothes. Here are a few that will help your sweaters look more like the J.Crew catalog and less like laundry on your bedroom floor.

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1. Think About Fit - Try to arrange the sweater as if it had an imaginary "you" inside of it. For example, if you push up the sleeves on a sweater when you wear it, do the same thing when you lay it out on the floor.

2. Relax A Little - You don't have to stretch the shirt out so that it's perfectly flat. Giving it a more relaxed look can make it appear more natural - just make sure it isn't overly wrinkly.

3. Sleeves - Fold the sleeves at the armpit so they hang naturally and don't splay out to the side.

4. Nip the Waist - Tuck the sides of the sweater in and narrow the shirt a little at the waist.

5. Take Your Time - Arrange your shirt with purpose and care. You'll be much happier with your digital closet in the long run if it has great pictures. Remember: you only do it once but you reap the benefits forever, so take your time!

6. Take One Last Look - Take a look at the pictures before you start on the next image. This way, if you notice a tag sticking out or strange wrinkle, you can fix it without starting all over again.

7. Photograph your clothes as you buy them or whenever you wear a particularly successful outfit. This way, you can take care photographing each item and you'll save time.

Look at the difference five minutes can make!