PRODUCT PHOTOGRAPHY

Product photography is a branch of commercial photography which is about accurately but attractively representing a product. … To photograph a range of products rapidly, one at a time, so that the shadows and light are consistent. Product photos are proof of the product’s characteristics. Most shoppers look at product photography first and then read the description to confirm if the product is right for them. Product photography tells you a lot about the item from size, shape, color, and even how it is used.

The challenges of product photography are generally:

• To represent the product without distortion
• To represent the product in good lighting, with soft shadows and no identifiable reflections
• To photograph a range of products rapidly, one at a time, so that the shadows and light are consistent

Particularly difficult products to photograph include

• Transparent products
• Chrome and other highly-reflective products
• Products which are white or black

For most types of product, the standard set up is a light tent big enough for the largest product in the range, an infinite cove, a micro lens, a tripod and studio strobe lights. Photo floods can be used instead of strobes, which makes visualizing the shadows easier, although this is generally not a huge issue when using a light-tent.

Basic Product Photography Equipment

1. Set up your background and product. Getting the right background is worth the effort, because it simplifies the entire editing process. .
2. Get your lighting right. .
3. Use a tripod.
4. Pick the right camera.
5. Don’t forget post-process .

What lighting should I use for product photography?

Traditional Lights. These are the light bulbs for everyday use in your lamps and fixtures at home. They’re inexpensive, easily available, and can create good product photos if used properly. There are two types of traditional lights: incandescent and fluorescent.

How to Make Money with Product Photography

1. Image Editing Services.
2. Camera and Lenses. You need to invest after a high definition DSLR/Professional camera and lenses to get quality product images. …
3. Background and Lighting. …
4. Social Media. …
5. Create your own Website. …
6. Start Blogging. …
7. Enter into Photo Contests. …
8. Ads and E-mail Marketing.

types of product photography

• Simple Studio Product Shots. …
• White Background Photos. …
• Using Scale to Show the Size of the Product. …
• Product Grouping. …
• Products and Lifestyle Action Shots. …
• Studio Setups. …
• Non-Traditional Product Images. …
• Hanging Products.

Here is a list of what we believe are the top 10 lenses you can use for product photography:

• Sigma 24-105mm F4.0 Art DG OS HSM.
• Canon TS-E 24mm f/3.5L II Ultra Wide Tilt-Shift Lens.
• Nikon AF-S FX NIKKOR 50mm f/1.8G Lens.
• Sony FE 90mm f/2.8 Macro G OSS.
• Canon EF 50mm f/1.4 USM.
• Nikon AF-S FX NIKKOR 24-70mm f/2.8E ED.