They say a picture can paint a thousand words. Posting high-quality images on your website is an essential method of communication between you and your viewers. If you share images of your content, then you have an average of 94% more views than your competitors. 

So, how do you take the best photos for your website? You don’t need to hire an expensive photographer to take photos that will help your products sell. With a few simple tools, you can style your products and learn to set up lighting to create professional product photos. 

Do you want to learn more about product photography? Here is everything you need to know to get started. 

Using a Smartphone

Most smartphones have powerful cameras that can take professional-quality photos of your products. If your camera has more than 12 megapixels, then you can use it for product photography. You can check how many megapixels your phone camera has by searching online or looking in the settings. 

Start by cleaning your camera lens with a microfiber cloth to prevent fingerprints or dirt from ruining your photos. There are lots of camera apps that you can use to create professional-quality photographs. Switch on the gridlines to create balanced, eye-pleasing photos.

Setting Up a Tripod

It might be tempting to prop your phone against a book to take photos, but this will almost always produce shaky blurred images. A tripod will give you more space and freedom to take your photos. It will also guarantee that every image is taken in the same position for continuity across your website.  

Styling the Product

You should decide how you want your products to look before you start taking photos. What kind of background will showcase your products in the best way? Real-world backgrounds are appealing for products such as skincare and food. 

Choose a setup that will work for all of your products with a whiteboard sweep or natural background. Take a few test shots to make sure you are happy with the setup before photographing your product range.

Editing Your Photos

If your photographs have been taken with the correct level of exposure, then editing them should be straightforward. You can use photo editing software to remove the background from an image and emphasize the product. There are lots of simple, minor adjustments you can make to take your photos from simple to sensational. 

Make sure that your images are the correct size and format before you upload them to your website. 

Start Using Your Product Photography Skills 

Armed with your new product photography skills, you can impress your audience with clear, professional images of your products. Your new product photos will help increase online sales and grow your brand without the need for expensive photography gear. Being the photographer and director will give you full control of how your products are displayed to the world. 

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