Habits for honest screenshots: lighting, HUD, and angles that do not lie.
Skin images via Steam Community Market CDN.
Neutral lighting wins
Judge skins on inspect servers or maps without rainbow lighting. Purple neon makes every blue gem look mythical.
Hide the HUD when documenting
Clean frames help you compare wear. Keep HUD on when you want “real round” context.
Multiple angles
Capture play-side, inspect flip, and glove overlap. One flattering angle is how bad floats get sold.
Settings
High textures help reflections read correctly. You do not need max everything — textures and effects matter most for cosmetics.