Product & food

Product, e-commerce, macro and food photography: backgrounds, lighting, styling and marketplace requirements.

Product photography at home: a simple setup that works

You do not need a studio to shoot great product photos. Build a simple home setup with a window, a table and a few cheap tools.

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Pure white background product photos for e-commerce

Amazon, Mercado Libre and most stores require pure white backgrounds. Learn how to light and edit for a clean #FFFFFF result.

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Lifestyle product photography: showing products in real life

Lifestyle images show how a product fits into customers’ lives. Learn styling, props and storytelling for social media and ads.

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Jewelry photography: sparkle, sharpness and clean reflections

Jewelry is small, reflective and detailed. Learn macro technique, lighting and focus stacking for rings, necklaces and filigree.

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Flat lay photography: styling products from above

Flat lays are a staple of Instagram and e-commerce. Learn overhead setups, composition grids and styling rules.

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Photographing glass, bottles and reflective products

Glass shows every reflection and disappears against white. Learn edge lighting, gradients and backlighting for beverages and cosmetics.

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Lighting for product photography: one, two and three-light setups

Product lighting builds shape, texture and clarity. Learn simple setups from one window to three studio lights.

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Food photography tips: making dishes look delicious

Food photos sell restaurants, menus and recipes. Learn angles, light, styling and how to keep food looking fresh on camera.

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Drink and cocktail photography: glow, ice and splashes

Drinks need backlight, condensation and careful styling. Learn techniques for cocktails, coffee and beverages for bars and brands.

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Clothing and apparel photography: flat lay, mannequin and model

Apparel can be photographed flat, on a ghost mannequin or on a model. Learn each method’s strengths and how to light fabric.

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Composition for product photos: angles, props and negative space

The right angle and arrangement make products look premium. Composition rules for single products, groups and hero shots.

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Product photos with a smartphone: pro results on a budget

Small businesses can create great product photos with a phone. Tips for light, lenses, apps and editing.

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Macro details: showing texture and craftsmanship

Close-up detail shots prove quality. Learn macro technique for textures, materials and handmade products.

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E-commerce product photo checklist: the images every listing needs

Online shoppers need several images to buy with confidence. The complete set of angles, details and lifestyle shots for each product.

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Splash and action product shots: freezing liquid and motion

Splashes and flying ingredients create dynamic ads. Learn flash duration, timing and safe setups for liquid photography.

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Color accuracy in product photography

Wrong colors cause returns and complaints. Learn white balance, color checkers, monitor calibration and consistent exports.

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Restaurant menu photography: planning a shoot that sells

Menu photos drive orders on delivery apps and social media. Plan a restaurant shoot from shot list to final delivery.

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Photographing handmade crafts and artisan products

Artisan products sell through story and texture. Tips for photographing crafts, the makers and the process for shops and markets.

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Choosing backgrounds for product photography

The background sets the mood and brand. Learn when to use white, colored, textured and environmental backgrounds.

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