Do you have a store but lack a high-end camera to photograph your products? Don’t worry; owning a professional camera is a luxury, not a necessity, as long as you have your quality Smartphone with you. You might think using your smartphone for product photos is unusual, but read on and follow the tips here—you’ll be amazed at what your small device can achieve.
Most of the equipment suggested here is inexpensive or something you may already have at home.
Use a good background
A plain white background is ideal for any product. It keeps your product in the spotlight without distractions. For kitchen items, a clean, tidy kitchen can work well, while for fashion products, a white background where your model stands is a good choice. Before snapping any photos, ensure your background is immaculate. You don’t want a messy background stealing attention from what you’re selling.
Ensure lighting is sufficient
After choosing the perfect background, make sure your shooting location has excellent lighting. Natural lighting is best. Shooting outdoors will produce outstanding product photos for your store.
If shooting indoors, position your products near a window. Arrange the white backdrop to reflect light back onto your product. Proper lighting is the second most crucial factor for great photos.
Position and Stabilise Your Smartphone Camera
To keep your camera steady, investing in a quality tripod is essential. A tripod greatly improves your shoots by providing stable and precise shots. Once you have a tripod, mount your smartphone at the desired distance from the product.
Smaller items like earrings, bangles, and cups need only an inch or so between the product and the camera. For larger products, place your tripod and smartphone further away accordingly.
Clear Small Details and Capture Multiple Angles
Clear all small distracting details, such as price tags or strings, before you begin shooting. While dust and minor blemishes can be fixed in post-production, removing as much as possible beforehand saves time later.
Photographing your product from multiple angles gives your audience a comprehensive view and builds trust. Therefore, be sure to capture your products from different perspectives.
Lenses
It’s worth investing in additional lenses to get clear photos of your products. Lenses are portable but can easily gather dust, so be sure to clean all of them, including your smartphone’s lens.
If you don’t already have extra lenses, consider purchasing some. When you want to zoom in or capture detailed close-ups, macro or telephoto lenses become essential. However, before buying, research thoroughly because not all lenses are compatible with every smartphone camera.