I just wanted to say, I've seen the pictures in your reviews, and I think they're perfect! So just goes to show - you CAN take very useful pictures even with a "crappy camera".

I don't think it should matter.

Kindred has a good point.

Also, it's good to realize when not to include a photo. Two examples, in my review for the DONA Bath Salts, I tried to get photos of the salts IN the tub, as they were first put in and while they were melting. The light was bouncing all over the place, between the shiny surfaces of the spout and the handles and the tub itself, plus the water. I decided to leave the photos out. Second, a vibrator I recently reviewed made the most beautiful patterns in water when vibrating in a full sink! However, I had the same issues as when I tried to photograph the DONA salts. Despite the fact that it would have made a beautiful photo if it came out the way I SAW it, it would have been fantastic. But, the photos turned out blurry and reflections were all over. I decided to leave them out. Why? They added nothing to the review.

So, although I wouldn't rate lower for blurry photos. In my reviews, I do try to make decisions on what to include, photograph wise and what not to.

We're all going to have an occasional blurry photo, but if the pic doesn't add to the review, it's probably best left out.

Aww. Thank you! That made my day.

Hopefully I can take even better quality pictures eventually, though. I just have to save up and get a better camera! Unfortunately, a thing like that isn't at the top of my priority list when there are things like food, gas, and a place to live above it. Lol.

I guess I can understand what you mean, then. I don't think I'd ever downvote for pictures because, as stated, some people don't even HAVE pictures and they should still get good votes in their review is good. But I can definitely see it being frustrating when someone includes a bunch of pictures where you can't even make out the item. In Badass's case, I think it was totally uncalled for, though. I mean, yes. Some of her pictures were blurry but the ones that were fuzzy were pictures of packaging, not the important photos. So that's a bit much, in my opinion. But yeah, I guess if all your pictures suck, they shouldn't be included but even a slightly blurry picture can be useful, depending on if you can make out the general image.

Umm how do you know why they rated you low? Did you send them a message and ask? The person could just pulled an easy reason out of no where.

I should add, it is also based on the rest of the review. If it looks like effort was put into the whole review, chances are the photo wasn't their fault, but some reviews, you can just tell.

LOL!!! I've been nominated for the Rumbles a few times; some with a wee bit blury pictures, and some with no pictures.

But looking at those that have won over the past few weeks, yes. They've had some really talented photos.