You are passionate about choosing product photography. But you don’t have a professional camera or DSLR. It is nothing to get upset about! A professional camera is actually more of a luxury than a necessity. You can even use your smartphone to produce high-quality images. See how:
Choose Your Camera
Not all smartphones are indeed made equally, and they vary in their camera specifications. Usually, iPhones are considered better in the field, but some android phones are the best choice. At least they will not be knowingly obsoleted by its manufacturer in the next six months.
Though, a lot of choices out there, you should consider a phone in this regard from one of the following.
- Google Pixel 2
- Samsung Galaxy S8 or S9
- Samsung Galaxy 8 Note
- iPhone 8 or newer
Presently, a standard for mobile phone cameras is about the 12 MegaPixel mark. Any set with this level will supposedly provide you with the desired image quality. Surely you or one of your close friend have a camera that can match your need.
Position the Products
The very first step to the way is to ensure an ideal set up for a good image, to begin with. People want to see things flawless. Visitors of your site want a focused product, premium quality images, and want to see exactly what you are selling. Thus, all you need is to clean your products well enough and your setup perfectly before just clicking the product. There are some basic rules that you should always keep in mind while being there for product photography, as following:
Watch your backgrounds
Your image should ideally have a plain white background. It will allow your product to take the spotlight and prevent any distracting element fully.
Showing your product in their environment means contextual imagery can also be set. For kitchen products, you should shoot in the kitchen. For apparel, you can use a model. Some shoots can also be set up outdoor as required for camping etc.
Regardless of anything, you need to fulfill the requirement of your product when choosing a background.
Get your lighting right.
Natural lighting is always free and more helpful as compared to artificial lighting. For indoor photography, set up a white background studio, preferably with a window to either the left or right. Don’t forget to arrange a white reflector on the opposite side. This is because the product must receive light evenly, and no shadow should be there.
Shoot multiple angles and details
Customers always want to know more and more about the product before making any purchase. It is obvious, as they are going to pay you for the product. So, make sure to have multiple shots without compromising their quality. Carefully shoot with all possible angles. Also, zoom in on details when necessary. Highlight the buttons, zippers, controls, straps, and others.
The Basics
Here are some quick basic points to start product photography with your mobile camera:
- Clean your lens
- Avoid zooming in
- Turn the flash off
- Steady your camera (tripod may help )
- Never use the front camera for product photography.
- Choose the highest resolution setting.
