427Stingray Corvette Auctions can guide you through every step of taking pictures that will help it sell. In the world of selling cars via the internet, it’s critical to take your time and really put some thought into your presentation. After all, you are often selling a very valuable item, and the more quality information you give potential buyers, the better. Put yourself in their shoes. You would want to know everything there is to know about what you are potentially buying. Let them know the good as well as the not-so-good, and the bad, if there is any.

• Look for a good location to photograph your car. Make sure there are no other vehicles in the background and find a place that you can spend some time photographing your car without being rushed.
• Wait until the lighting is just right for photography, we prefer cloudy days but work with what you got. You want to be careful about taking your photos in the middle of the day, as the glare can often be too intense. The best time to photograph a car is just after dawn and just before sunset. If you can’t wait for just the right time, still take care to avoid glare and shadows. The examples here show how you can still take great, flattering photos of your car just about any time of day. There are times when you can use a bit of glare to your advantage, by angling the shot so a small flare accentuates a particular line or part of the body.
• When photographing upholstery, it works very well to find a nice shaded spot with good natural light. If you photograph upholstery in sunlight, you typically get lots of shadows that make it very hard to see the upholstery.
• While you’re photographing your car, take a few extra minutes and shoot some video. It doesn’t take much extra effort but can go a long way to make your ad stand out from the others.
• Very Important! Remember, that you are photographing the car and not the background. Fill your camera’s frame with as much of the car as possible. It’s all about the car.
• Your opening photo should be your best photo and show the car from the frontal angle view. We commonly see opening photos that show the car from the rear, which doesn’t make for the best first impression. Your first photo should draw the viewer in and make them want to see more.
• Photograph the entire car, including the good and bad. Make sure to walk around the car and shoot from several different angles. If you have access to a lift, take a few underside photos. Many of your potential buyers will be buying your car sight-unseen and want as much information as possible.
• The images are what are really going to sell your car, so take your time and make sure the car looks great. Detail it the best as possible inside and out and make sure it looks its finest. The examples below will guide you through the best angles and images to provide.

Driver Angle

Front

Passenger Angle

Passenger Side

Driver Side

Rear

Passenger Angle

Driver Angle

Engine Bay

Engine Bay 2

Trunk

Interior 1

Interior 2

Dash / Mileage

Accessories