How To Take the Perfect Pic of Your VoxBox Products

Introducing the 3 C's—our three simple rules for picture-perfect pics.

Nothing adds credibility or makes a review stand out more than adding a great photo or video.

VoxBoxes are sent to our members for free in exchange for your honest reviews in the form of writing, photos, or videos. That said, some pictures are more helpful than others. So, we asked some of our leading creators what their must-haves are for great photo and video reviews.

To take your content from 'boo' to 'ooh' follow the three golden rules—The 3 C's:

1. Clarity

Making sure your photo is clear and well-lit is perhaps the most important tip on our list. We recommend using natural light when possible to bring your shot to life. Avoid adding filters as they can distract from the product or make it look unnatural.

2. Center of Attention

Be sure the focus is on your product. Remove any clutter or other items that could divert attention or confuse the viewer, and fully spotlight the product you're featuring.

3. Context

You wouldn't take a picture of pasta sauce in the laundry room, just like you wouldn't photograph a vacuum cleaner in the backyard. Always feature your product in its natural environment. Whether that means showing a swatch of foundation on your skin or a coffee maker on the kitchen counter, proper context will take your photos to the next level.

Now that you've got the 3 C's under your belt, here's one last look at what to avoid when submitting photos as part of your VoxBox tasks.

Avoid image filters
Avoid images that are out of context
Avoid images with unnatural light
Avoid images that are too dark
Avoid cluttered images
Avoid black and white images
Avoid text on images
Avoid images that are out of focus

Avoid filters, photos taken out of context, unnatural light and photos that are too dark

Avoid cluttered, black and white, text on image and out of focus photos

These tips will boost the quality of the photos you create for Influenster and even help improve the quality of your personal pictures. Hungry for more? Check out this article about shooting content featuring food.