Trying to figure out how to get my pictures this way...

[sadiesmom]

I am a long time online ebay seller. I have been taking my pictures the same way for awhile. And while they are ok, they just are not bright enough. I was wondering if someone could give me some pointers. For what I do, I use a basic point and shoot camera(sony), as most Ebay sellers do.

Here is an example of what I have done

Here is an example of what I have worked years on becoming.

I know this seller. As far I know we use the same lighting, the same mannequin and the same type camera. However, my pictures look drab in comparison. Her colors pop and I love love love the waviness of her background. I have some programs I have messed around with trying to create the same effects, but can't seem to get anything close. Any suggestions?
Thanks a bunch!

 

[EckoZero]

Not really photography - more post-processing really...


Anyway...

Got GIMP?

Colours --> Levels


Move the white point (far right triangle) to the far end of the histogram (big black thing in the middle)
Slide the mid-point (middle triangle) left or right until you're happy with the result.

 

[o hey tyler]

Not really photography - more post-processing really...

Well, brighter lights would help the **** out of this situation too.

 

[EckoZero]

Not really photography - more post-processing really...

Well, brighter lights would help the **** out of this situation too.

Good point.
What he said.

 

[sadiesmom]

I use 2 sets of long florescent lights. What other lighting do you suggest to make it brighter?

 

[photocist]

Not to mention a better camera.

 

[sadiesmom]

I am checking out GEMP now. Thanks!

 

[sadiesmom]

I use a Sony cybershot. I have a SLR camera, but no Ebay seller I know for clothing uses them.

 

[480sparky]

GIMP. Not gemp. Click here.

 

[bennielou]

proper lighting and exposure is the key. Bump the saturation and you are there.

 

[sadiesmom]

GIMP. Not gemp. Click here.

Thanks!

 

[sadiesmom]

proper lighting and exposure is the key. Bump the saturation and you are there.

Any lighting suggestions?

 

[480sparky]

I hope you don't mind, but I did just what EckoZero suggested, and got this:

Before:

After:

 

[sadiesmom]

I hope you don't mind, but I did just what EckoZero suggested, and got this:

Hmmmm...that's not the color at all. Could my lighting be effecting this?

 

[480sparky]

Hmmmm...that's not the color at all. Could my lighting be effecting this?

Shoot an 18% gray card.