A DIY Guide to Product Photography on a Budget

Great product photos don't have to cost hundreds of dollars.

If you're selling products online, you already know that good photos matter. But when you're just starting out, spending hundreds of dollars on professional product photography can be hard to justify.

Especially when you don't even know yet how well your product is going to sell.

This practical DIY guide shows you how to create clean, professional-looking product photos using your smartphone and a few inexpensive (or already-at-home) items.

Inside, you'll learn how to:

• Set up a simple product photography area using natural light
• Choose and position your smartphone for better photos
• Keep your camera steady without expensive equipment
• Create a clean white background using inexpensive materials
• Position your product to make the most of the available light
• Take photos from different angles and highlight important features
• Avoid common problems such as shadows, blur and poor focus
• Make simple edits to improve brightness, contrast and backgrounds
• Keep your product colours looking accurate
• Create a complete set of images for your online product listing
• Use lifestyle images to help customers picture your product in their own lives

You don't need a fancy camera, an expensive studio or photography experience.

Just your smartphone, a little creativity and a few simple tricks.

Perfect for new eCommerce sellers, small businesses and anyone who wants better product photos without a big photography bill.



Get your product looking its best — without spending a fortune.