Great product photos are the single most important factor in selling items online. Buyers can't touch or try on your items, so your photos need to do all the work. Evriwhere includes a purpose-built camera and photo editor designed specifically for product photography, so you can capture, edit, and organise your photos without leaving the app.

Opening the Camera

You'll encounter the camera when adding or editing an item in your inventory.

Start adding or editing an item

From the Items tab, either tap the + button to add a new item, or tap an existing item and then tap Edit. The Add Item (or Edit Item) form will appear with a photo area at the top.

Open the camera

Tap the photo area at the top of the form. You'll see an Upload Photos button and a Take pictures text link below it. Tap Take pictures to open Evriwhere's built-in camera.

Grant camera access if prompted

The first time you open the camera, iOS will ask for permission to access your device's camera. Tap Allow to grant access. Evriwhere needs camera access to take photos — the app cannot function as a camera without this permission.

Camera access denied?

If you previously denied camera access or accidentally tapped Don't Allow, the camera screen will display a message: "Camera Access Required" along with a brief explanation. Tap the Open Settings button to go directly to Evriwhere's settings in the iOS Settings app, then toggle Camera on. Return to Evriwhere and the camera will be ready to use.

Using the Built-in Camera

Evriwhere's camera is optimised for product photography with a clean, focused interface. Here's a complete breakdown of every element on the camera screen.

Camera Preview

The main area of the screen shows a live camera preview in a 4:3 aspect ratio. This aspect ratio is ideal for product photography and matches what most marketplaces display. Overlaid on the preview is a rule-of-thirds grid — a set of faint lines dividing the frame into nine equal sections. Use these lines to position your item for a balanced, professional-looking composition.

Top Bar

The top bar contains three controls, arranged from left to right:

Close (X) — Tap the X button in the top-left corner to close the camera and return to the Add Item form. If you've already taken photos, you'll be asked to confirm before discarding them.
Photo count — In the centre of the top bar, you'll see a count showing how many photos you've taken versus the maximum allowed. For example, "5/12" means you've taken 5 photos out of a 12-photo maximum. This count updates in real time as you capture photos.
Flash toggle — On the right side, there's a flash icon. Tap it to cycle through three flash modes:
- Auto — The flash fires automatically when the camera detects low light.
- On — The flash fires with every photo, regardless of lighting.
- Off — The flash never fires.
The current flash mode is indicated by a small label beneath the icon. For product photography, Off is usually best — natural or studio lighting produces more accurate colours than the phone's flash.

Bottom Controls

At the bottom of the camera screen, you'll find three controls:

Flip camera (left) — Tap the camera-flip icon to switch between the rear and front-facing cameras. The rear camera is recommended for product photos because it has a higher-resolution sensor and better optics.
Capture button (centre) — The large white circle in the centre is the shutter button. Tap it to take a photo. The button provides a brief animation when pressed to confirm the capture. Each tap captures one photo and adds it to your photo strip.
Done (right) — Tap Done when you've finished taking photos. This closes the camera and takes you to the photo editor, where you can review, reorder, and edit your shots before saving.

Minimum 3 photos required

Evriwhere requires at least 3 photos per item. If you tap Done before taking 3 photos, the button text reads "Min 3" and the button will shake to alert you that more photos are needed. Continue taking photos until you've reached the minimum.

Zoom

You can zoom in and out using a pinch gesture on the camera preview:

Pinch outward (spread two fingers apart) to zoom in.
Pinch inward (bring two fingers together) to zoom out.
While zoomed, a zoom indicator badge appears on screen showing the current zoom level — for example, "1.5x" or "2.0x". Next to it, a reset button (circular arrow) lets you instantly reset the zoom back to 1.0x.
The camera supports up to 5x digital zoom.

Avoid excessive zooming when photographing items, as digital zoom reduces image quality. If possible, move your phone closer to the item instead of zooming in.

Thumbnail Strip

Along the bottom of the camera screen, above the main controls, there's a thumbnail strip showing all the photos you've captured so far.

Each thumbnail is a small preview of a captured photo, displayed in the order they were taken.
Tap a thumbnail to see a larger preview of that photo.
Swipe a thumbnail to delete it. This removes the photo immediately. If you delete a photo by mistake, you'll need to take it again.
The strip scrolls horizontally if you've taken more photos than fit on screen.

Photo Limits

The maximum number of photos you can add depends on your connected marketplace accounts:

No Depop connected: Up to 16 photos per item.
Depop connected: Up to 9 photos per item. This reduced limit exists because Depop allows a maximum of 8 images per listing, and the extra slot gives you flexibility when choosing which photos to use for Depop versus other platforms.

The photo count in the top bar reflects the correct maximum for your account configuration.

Choosing Photos from Your Library

If you've already taken photos of your item (perhaps with your device's native camera or another app), you can import them directly.

Tap Upload Photos on the Add Item form

Just like opening the camera, tap the photo area at the top of the Add Item or Edit Item form.

Select photos from your library

Tap the Upload Photos button. This opens the iOS photo picker, which shows your device's entire photo library.

Select your photos

Browse or search your photo library and tap the photos you want to use. You can select multiple photos at once. Selected photos display a blue checkmark and a number indicating their selection order.

Tap Add

Once you've selected your photos, tap Add in the top-right corner of the picker. The selected photos will be imported into Evriwhere and appear in the photo editor for review.

Mix and match

You can combine camera photos and library photos. Take some shots with the built-in camera, then add additional photos from your library. They'll all appear together in the photo editor.

The Photo Editor

After capturing or selecting photos, you're taken to the photo editor. This is where you review, reorder, crop, rotate, and enhance your photos before saving the item.

Editor Layout

The photo editor screen has the following layout:

Navigation bar at the top with the title "Edit Photos", a Cancel button on the left, and a Done button on the right.
Main preview area in the centre, showing the currently selected photo at full size.
Thumbnail carousel below the preview, showing all your photos as small thumbnails. The currently selected photo is highlighted.
Toolbar at the bottom with editing tools.

Reordering Photos

The order of your photos matters — the first photo becomes the cover image that buyers see in search results. To reorder:

In the thumbnail carousel, press and hold the thumbnail you want to move.
Drag it to the desired position in the strip.
Release to drop it in place.

The photo in the first (leftmost) position becomes the cover image. Choose your most attractive, eye-catching photo for this slot.

Toolbar Actions

The toolbar at the bottom of the editor provides five tools, from left to right: Crop, Rotate, Remove BG, Enhance, and Delete.

Crop

Tap the Crop tool to enter crop mode.

A crop overlay appears on top of the main preview, with drag handles at the corners and edges.
Drag a handle to adjust the crop area. The area outside the crop boundary is dimmed.
Tap Apply to confirm the crop, or tap Cancel to discard it and return to the original image.
Use cropping to remove distracting background elements, centre the item in the frame, or tighten the composition.

Rotate

Tap the Rotate tool to rotate the selected photo by 90 degrees clockwise. Each tap rotates the photo an additional 90 degrees. Tap four times to return to the original orientation.

This is useful if a photo imported from your library has the wrong orientation, or if you took a photo at an angle and want to straighten it.

Remove BG

The Remove BG tool is a menu with two options for background processing:

Remove BG — Removes the background from the photo, leaving the item on a transparent background. This uses AI-powered background removal (see Using Background Removal for full details).
Replace BG — Opens your device's photo library so you can choose a new background image. The item's foreground is composited onto the selected background.

When background removal is active, the tool icon highlights to indicate it's toggled on. Tap Remove BG again to toggle it off and restore the original background.

Enhance

Tap the Enhance tool to automatically improve the photo's quality. This applies auto-enhancement using Core Image filters to adjust brightness, contrast, and colour balance for a more polished look.

Enhance is a toggle — tap once to apply, tap again to remove the enhancement and return to the original.
When active, the tool icon highlights to indicate enhancement is on.
Enhance and Remove BG can be combined — you can apply both to the same photo.

Delete

Tap the Delete tool to remove the currently selected photo. A confirmation alert will appear:

Title: "Delete Photo?"
Buttons: Delete (destructive, red text) and Cancel.

Tap Delete to confirm removal, or Cancel to keep the photo. Once deleted, a photo cannot be recovered — you'll need to retake or re-import it.

Empty state

If you delete all photos in the editor, the screen displays an empty state message: "No Photos" with the subtext "All photos have been removed." The editor will automatically dismiss after a brief moment, returning you to the Add Item form where you can add new photos.

Finishing Up

When you're happy with your photos:

Make sure the first photo in the thumbnail carousel is the one you want as your cover image.
Tap Done in the top-right corner.
You'll be returned to the Add Item form with your photos saved in the photo area.

If you change your mind, tap Cancel in the top-left corner to discard all changes and return to the form without updating the photos.

Tips for Great Product Photos

Good photos are the foundation of successful selling. Here are some practical tips to make your product shots stand out.

Lighting

Use natural light whenever possible. Position your item near a window for soft, even lighting.
Avoid direct sunlight, which creates harsh shadows and washes out colours.
If shooting at night, use a well-lit room with multiple light sources. Avoid relying solely on overhead lighting, which can cast unflattering shadows.
Turn off the flash. Phone flashes create flat, washed-out images. The flash toggle in Evriwhere's camera should be set to Off for best results.

Composition

Fill the frame with the item. Buyers want to see the product, not your background.
Use the rule-of-thirds grid in Evriwhere's camera to position the item along the grid lines for a balanced composition.
Shoot from multiple angles — front, back, sides, close-ups of labels and details, and any flaws or wear.
Keep the background clean and simple. A plain wall, a flat surface, or a white sheet works well. Alternatively, use Evriwhere's background removal tool to clean up the background after shooting.

What to Photograph

For a complete set of product photos, aim to capture:

Full front view — the item laid flat or on a hanger, showing the entire front.
Full back view — the same angle, showing the back of the item.
Label/tag — the brand label, care label, or any tags showing the brand and size.
Detail shots — close-ups of interesting details such as logos, patterns, hardware, stitching, or embroidery.
Flaw documentation — close-ups of any flaws, stains, tears, or signs of wear. Being upfront about flaws builds trust and reduces returns.
Styled or on-body shot (optional) — if possible, show the item being worn or styled. This helps buyers visualise how it looks in real life.

Photo checklist

Before tapping Done in the camera, quickly review your thumbnail strip and make sure you've captured: front, back, label, at least one detail shot, and any flaws. This gives you a comprehensive set of photos that works across all marketplaces.

What's Next?

Now that you know how to take and edit product photos, learn how to enhance them further:

Using Background Removal — Remove and replace photo backgrounds with AI for a clean, professional look.
Adding Your First Item — Complete the rest of the Add Item form to save your item to inventory.
Choosing Categories, Sizes & Brands — Pick the right category, size, and brand for your item.

Taking & Editing Product Photos