Template or photograph?

[Flash]

Hi guy's,
I'm planning ahead here as I have still not produced a single mug There have been a few logistic problems completing my new workshop (shed!) & all my new mug producing kit still sits un-wrapped, in boxes and in my hallway!
How do you guy's display your mug creations on your websites/Ebay?
Do you use a blank template of a mug & simply add your design to it or do you break out the camera and take photographs?
Which way is best?
Your advice as usual is gratefully received.

Phil

[AJLA]

You could always use the images supplied by companies such as xpres.

[Flash]

You could always use the images supplied by companies such as xpres.

I looked at the Xpres site but they have all got pictures on them already. I found one by doing a little search and came up with the one below. Any good?

Phil

[bms]

Bit of a wierd handle on that one Just take a photo yourself of your mug. You can get good effects if you place a mug on a sheet of glass with a white background. Or why not take a photo of a mug you've printed yourself as well (a before and after shot)? Gets around any problems of copyright as well.