Better Product Photography (7 Easy Tips for Professional Looking Photos at Home)

Product photography is a completely separate world from portraits and landscapes. There’s an unlimited amount of product photography setups, from seamless white backgrounds to completely staged environments. I’m all about getting professional results in as little time as possible, so I put together 7 simple tips for more professional product photography, and it’s all stuff you can DIY or practice from home. Most of these tips are geared towards the basics, but even if you’re in intermediate or advanced photographer, you’ll pick up some useful information, or glean some inspiration for your future product shoots. Inside you’ll find practical tips for more professional product photography, including gear and equipment recommendations, lighting setups and ideas, and more. 0:00 - Intro 0:43 - Tip #1: Use a Smaller Aperture 2:18 - Tip #2: Choose the Right Focal Length 3:52 - Tip #3: Use a Large Light Source 4:18 - Tip #4: Fill in Shadows with a Reflector 5:11 - Tip #5: Try Using Non-White Backgrounds 5:47 - Ti