So, you have opened a new store online and are now ready to share your products with the audience. Before renting an expensive camera for your product photography, or hiring a professional photographer, you should know you can capture some stunning images by using your own smartphone.
Now, you may feel that using a smartphone for professional photography is not a good idea. But if you know the tricks and techniques to capture the finest pictures using a smartphone, you can impress your audience. Moreover, this is an affordable solution and is convenient to use as well.
Here are some tips and tricks for those who are interested in capturing stunning product images using a smartphone:
Invest in the right equipment for your Product Photography
Instead of spending several thousand dollars buying a DSLR camera, you should look for a budget-friendly smartphone. It is vital to ensure while purchasing is that your selected phone has a good camera. Several big brands are offering smartphones with stunning camera performance. Some of the best options can be Apple iPhone 5S, Samsung Galaxy S5, Google Pixel & Pixel XL. Other than this, you have to buy few additional accessories such as a backdrop, table, lighting setup, a lens, and tripod to capture stunning images.
Make perfect lighting arrangements
When you have arranged all the accessories, it is time to handle the lighting arrangements. It is better to establish your studio in an area with an ample amount natural light. Some experts even prefer installing special lighting systems to enhance the product appeal. One of the best recommendations is to allow soft natural light to come inside through a large window and manage a small white foam board that could bounce light to the required portion of the product. The table and the photography background must be arranged as per the lighting system.
Stabilizing smartphone position
It is time to mount your smartphone on the tripod or the stand of your choice. Make sure you position it at an adequate distance from the product. Note that the distance between product and camera will also be determined based on the size and type of product. For instance, if you capture some tiny earrings, the smartphone must be around one foot away from the product. Whereas while capturing a dress, you can have more space to ensure proper coverage.
Be careful while editing
It is not just about capturing good images; you also have to be careful at the editing stage. It is most important to find a good editing application. You may find many free editing tools and some paid ones with a few additional features. Make a careful selection after checking reviews and recommendations of existing users, and choose the one that will provide you with the edits you need. Furthermore, it is better to learn the functions of editing tools and the importance of different settings so that you can proceed ahead accurately.
Now you have gone through some of the best tips and tricks to capture stunning product images with a smartphone. It is the right time to start your product photography project to take your eCommerce business to a whole new level.
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