Photography Guidelines

When submitting photos to Coast Machinery Group, please follow the guidelines below. If photos are of poor quality, or stray too far from the recommendations we may be unable to advertise your machine for sale.

Please email photos to: sales@coastmachinery.com

Step 1: Orientation – All photos must be taken in horizontal landscape, in fact 1:1 ratio is recommended
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Step 2: Focus – Photos are clear, sharp and in focus. If possible, use a tripod.​
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Step 3: Lighting – Equipment is well lit and clearly visible.
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Step 4: Positioning – Include full frame shots of the equipment; do not cut off parts and ensure the subject is centered.
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Step 5: Angles – Provide photos of the equipment from different angles.
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Step 6: No Obstructions – Pictures are clear of obstructions. Remove any unnecessary items that are not part of the machine.
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Step 7: Presentable – Ensure the machine is clean and presentable.
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Step 8: Interior shots – Provide interior shots to showcase important parts
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Step 9: Details – Include photos of manufacturer’s tags: model, serial #, voltage, phase, etc.
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