Like other genres of photography, product photography is very unique because you help market products, tell stories with the product and it can help give global awareness to that product. Product photography has some peculiarities attached to it which young photographers and even established photographers can still learn from.
TIPS FOR PRODUCT PHOTOGRAPHY
- CAMERA SETTINGS: Applicable to other genres of photography as well as product photography is proper setting of the camera. Understanding exposure triangle, lighting, composition, etc. will help photographers achieve beautiful images when they shoot products.
- USE OF STANDARD LENS(ES): Standard lens are lenses that are closest in perspective to the human eyes. Wide-angle lenses are used lens with focal 50mm, 35mm, etc and are the best kind of lens for a product photography.
- BE CREATIVE: Photographers should always remember to tell stories with every image captured and also learn to be more creative when creating images; the same applies to product photography. Products can be hanged, taken from different angles, or placed on reflected surfaces etc.
- COLOUR: Product photographers should make sure the colors used must have a perfect blend with the the product and most especially pay special attention to white balance.