Ecommerce Photography for Etsy

Etsy Image Technical Requirements

Lohar Studio delivers Etsy product images in full compliance with Etsy's current platform standards:

• Minimum resolution: 2000px on the shortest side (recommended for zoom quality)
• Aspect ratio: Square (1:1) or landscape — Etsy supports both
• File type: JPEG or PNG, high quality
• Images per listing: Up to 10 images allowed — use all of them
• First image (thumbnail): Most important — this is what appears in Etsy search results
• Background: White/clean background OR styled lifestyle — Etsy allows both, and styled images often outperform white backgrounds in certain categories
• No watermarks or text overlays on main listing images
• Colour accuracy: Critical — international buyers make decisions solely from images with no ability to inspect in person

Every image Lohar Studio delivers is checked against these requirements before delivery.

White Background vs Lifestyle Photography — The Etsy Difference

This is the most important thing to understand about Etsy photography — and it is completely different from every other Indian marketplace.

On Amazon, Flipkart, Myntra, and Ajio, a white background is mandatory or strongly preferred for the main listing image. On Etsy, it is optional.

For Etsy, Lohar Studio plans your shoot to include both: a clean white background version (for listings that need it) and one or two styled or contextual shots that capture the essence and uniqueness of your product for international buyers.

Our 5-Step Etsy Product Photography Process

Step 1 — Send Products or Book a Studio Visit - Ship your products to Lohar Studio in Rohini, Delhi, or bring your collection directly to our studio. We accept courier shipments from Etsy sellers across India — handmade jewellery makers in Jaipur, stationery brands in Mumbai, home décor sellers in Bengaluru, and artisans from every city. Our team logs every item on arrival and sends you a confirmation before the shoot begins.

Step 2 — Product Assessment and Shot Planning - Before the shoot, our team reviews each product and plans the shot list: which products need a clean white background for listing compliance, which benefit from a styled or lifestyle shot for Etsy's visual search, and what close-up detail angles best show the craftsmanship and quality that Etsy buyers look for. We plan your thumbnail image first — the shot that appears in Etsy's search grid.

Step 3 — Professional Studio Photography - Each product is photographed under calibrated studio lighting, producing the main listing image, detail close-ups showing texture, finish, or craftsmanship, and — where planned — a lifestyle context shot. For handmade jewellery, stationery, and décor, we use macro and precision setups that capture the unique character of each piece at a level international buyers can see and appreciate.

Step 4 — Post-Production and Etsy Quality Check - Every image goes through background cleanup or lifestyle grading, colour correction, sharpness enhancement, and retouching. For Etsy, colour fidelity is especially important — your international buyer cannot physically inspect the product before purchasing, so the image is their only reference. Any image that does not pass our internal quality threshold is re-edited before delivery, at no extra charge.

Step 5 — Delivery in 24–72 Hours - Your edited, Etsy-ready images are delivered via Google Drive or WeTransfer within 24 to 72 working hours of the shoot date. You receive a WhatsApp notification when your images are ready. For large catalogues, delivery is staggered so you can begin uploading to your Etsy shop while the remaining images are still in post-production.

Product Categories We Photograph for Etsy Sellers

Lohar Studio photographs the general product categories that Etsy sellers list on the platform:

Jewellery & Watches — Handmade rings, necklaces, earrings, bracelets, and artisan timepieces. Etsy is one of the world's largest markets for handmade jewellery, and buyers scrutinise detailed images very carefully before purchasing. We use precision macro photography to capture stone quality, wire work, metalwork, and finish at the level international buyers expect.

Bags, Wallets & Accessories — Handcrafted leather bags, fabric totes, wallets, belts, and fashion accessories. Both flat lay and structured standing shots, with material texture and hardware clearly visible in close-up detail shots.

Home Décor & Lifestyle Products — Candles, hand-painted frames, cushion covers, art prints, wall décor, and unique lifestyle products. Styled and contextual shots work particularly well in this category on Etsy — we plan both clean and styled versions.

Stationery & Gifting — Handmade journals, planners, greeting cards, gift sets, and personalised stationery. Etsy has a large international buyer base for premium and artisan stationery — clean macro detail shots showing paper quality, binding, and personalisation options.

Kids' Products & Toys — Handmade toys, educational games, wooden accessories, and kids' décor. Clear detail and lifestyle context that builds parent buyer confidence.

Sports & Fitness Accessories — Yoga gear, fitness accessories, and handmade sports products with sharp detail and active lifestyle framing.

Sunglasses & Eyewear — Front, side, and three-quarter angle shots with reflection control and lens clarity focus.

For Etsy's fashion & model photography, Etsy footwear photography, Etsy electronics photography, Etsy furniture photography, Etsy handicraft photography, and Etsy beauty product categories, Lohar Studio has dedicated photography service pages with category-specific setups for those verticals.

Why Etsy Sellers Choose Lohar Studio

Sanjay Babu Lohar has spent over 16 years building Lohar Studio as a specialist e-commerce photography studio in Delhi. We understand that Etsy's global buyer base brings a completely different visual expectation compared to Indian marketplaces — they are not looking for a plain white background image. They are looking for something that feels handmade, unique, and worth buying from a seller on the other side of the world.

Our team plans Etsy shoots around this difference. We do not apply the same template we use for Amazon or Flipkart listings to your Etsy catalogue. We think about your thumbnail, your international buyer's first impression, and the detailed images that answer the questions a buyer in London or New York would have before hitting "Add to Cart."

Pricing is transparent at ₹49 per final edited photo for bulk shoots — no hidden charges. Call 9312070458 to discuss your Etsy catalogue. After your first confirmed shoot, you qualify for a 10% referral discount when you refer another seller to Lohar Studio.

Etsy Photography Near Me — Delhi NCR & Pan-India Service

Lohar Studio is located in Rohini, North Delhi — accessible for Etsy sellers from across the city and NCR region. If you are searching for an Etsy photography near me or an ecommerce photo studio near me for Etsy listings, our Rohini studio is well connected to:

• Rohini, Pitampura, Prashant Vihar, Shalimar Bagh — North Delhi, closest to our studio
• Karol Bagh and Paharganj — Central Delhi's wholesale and accessories markets
• Lajpat Nagar and Shahpur Jat — South Delhi's handmade and designer product hubs
• Noida and Greater Noida — accessible via metro and expressway
• Gurgaon — 45–60 minutes via NH-48
• Faridabad and Ghaziabad — South and East NCR artisan and manufacturing hubs

National Courier-In Service: Etsy sellers outside Delhi — jewellery makers in Jaipur, handicraft sellers in Moradabad, stationery brands in Mumbai, home décor sellers in Bengaluru — ship their products directly to Lohar Studio. We photograph, edit, and return your products with images delivered digitally within 48–72 hours. Call 9312070458 to arrange your courier shoot.

Pricing

Etsy ecommerce photography at Lohar Studio starts from ₹49 per edited photo for bulk shoots — this includes studio photography, background cleanup or lifestyle grading, colour correction, and standard retouching. Call 9312070458 for a quote based on your product count, categories, and whether you need a white background, lifestyle, or both.

10% Referral Discount: After your shoot is confirmed, refer another Etsy seller or e-commerce brand to Lohar Studio and receive a 10% discount on your current or next order. No cap on referrals.