How to Shoot Good Product Photos?

We often lookout for professionals for photographing products but have you ever thought to yourself, how do you shoot good product photos by yourself? The representation of your product holds a major contribution to the value and sales of your brand.

When you use high-quality, attractive product photography for your products, it makes your product stand out and look unique in front of the buyers.

Before getting into the details of what you need for good photography, let's briefly discuss what is product photography and why we need it? Product photography is basically the photoshoot or imagraphs taken of your products for commercial purposes such as selling your product on your website or online as well as promoting it on social media platforms.

We all know how expensive a professional photography service is, but everything is worth it if it gives you good customer feedback and sales. However, it is important that you know how you can take good product photographs for your own benefit.

Here are a few tips you can follow to get started with product photography and as well as expect a good background.

To get started with good product photography, you would need a good camera, use a tripod, learn the basics about lighting, use a solid or plain backdrop or background, and get accustomed to post photography editing on good editing software such as Adobe Photoshop or lightroom.

1. Camera

When I say to choose a camera, it is not essential to only get a DSLR for good photography. Nowadays, our options are unlimited. For a beginner photographer or someone with little or basic knowledge on photography, you can also use a good camera smartphone for your product shoot.

When you photograph with your camera, usually it is in auto mode and automatically finds the best shot with low light and makes it easier for you to take a crisp shot. In addition, you don’t need to get into the details of ISO, White Balance or other advanced camera settings.

If you are working on a higher budget you can get yourself a DSLR, nonetheless, the most important point here is to make sure that you choose the right camera in accordance with your budget and preference.

2. Use a tripod

Get yourself a tripod no matter what because, even if you have the most expensive camera in your hand, you will end up with blurred images if the camera isn't stable. The tripod helps to hold your camera in place when you photograph your products.

3. Learn the basics about lighting

It is essential to get to know the basics of lighting before getting into photography. It is best to make use of natural light. You can make space near your window from where you can get some daylight to get good lighting.

You can also use artificial lighting for your photography allowing you to create a well-lit shot for your product shoots.

4. Use a solid or plain background

Have you ever wondered why most product photos consist of a white background or a white backdrop? A white backdrop allows the light back into the product which makes the product details more clearly. Using a plain white background also makes retouching and editing easier.

5. Post Photography Editing

As much as important photography is for a good representation of your product, post-photography editing and retouching is also a major part of the process. To get the best end result for your photography, try and choose from different photo editing apps or software to edit your picture.

Good editing will help you get better sales no matter what. Always make sure to keep the editing light and natural as well as representing your product which seems attractive to the customers. Few editing software such as Adobe Photoshop or Adobe Lightroom will help you with good editing.

Professionals always prefer good editing with Adobe Photoshop after the photoshoot. Learning some basic Adobe Photoshop skills will be extremely helpful to you.

In the present times, it is quite expensive to set up a photo studio on your own or hire a professional photographer for your products. However, you can create your own small photo shoot studio with all the listed tips above and minimum investment. Make sure to keep everything budget-friendly and you are good to go!