Take Better Product Photos
Many of us are challenged when it comes to taking product photos and may not have the funds to hire a professional. Photojojo is the first blog I ever subscribed to in hopes of improving my own camera skills. I really like the way PhotoJoJo makes you look at your photo projects in a new, more creative way, which often compensates for poor shooting skills. If you haven’t subscribed to their blog, you should. It’s great. Especially this article geared towards taking products pics! Photojojo - Shoot to Sell: Taking Better Photos for eBay, Etsy & Instructables
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Sade Says:
The best pics I manage to take of small objects are taken with a tripod, the timer of my camera and the macro setting. I have a point and shot digital, with a reflex -dSLR- you can do a lot more. It’s in my list of things to buy!
Set the object in a clear background that won’t be distracting. Have enough light (either natural or artificial - use a lighbox if needed). Put the camera in the tripod, set it for macro (usually a flower icon), set the timer, focus, and let the timer do its thing.
Even with a tripod you can get moved pictures if you shot yourself, this is due to the fact that when you press the button, the camera moves a tiny fraction. If the speed of the shutter is not fast enough there will be some blurryness.
Posted on May 30th, 2008 at 1:56 pm