We take the pictures ourselves, and we do not use any filters or presets. However, factors like time of day, weather conditions, and angle of the camera do have an impact. Additionally, all handmade rugs have a dark and light side depending on where you stand. We usually photograph rugs from the light side but there may be some exceptions. Because it is difficult to capture the full beauty and effect of a handmade rug via photos, we encourage you to see our rugs in person before purchasing if possible. We allow people to try things on approval. Additionally, we are willing to send more photos or answer any specific questions you may have about each rug. In many cases we may recommend living with the rug for at least 24 hours to see how the colors work with your lighting, floors, and wall colors.