diff --git a/backend/routers/items.py b/backend/routers/items.py
index 1454cf85..ce21819b 100644
--- a/backend/routers/items.py
+++ b/backend/routers/items.py
@@ -168,10 +168,8 @@ def create_item(
             if photo_result["status"] == "ok":
                 db.refresh(db_item)  # Reload to get updated photo fields
             else:
-                from ..logger import log
                 log.warning(f"Photo auto-save skipped for item {db_item.id}: {photo_result.get('reason')}")
         except Exception as e:
-            from ..logger import log
             log.error(f"Exception during auto-save for item {db_item.id}: {e}")
             # Don't fail item creation