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Are you looking to DIY your product photos or looking to hire someone on but aren’t sure what to expect? This is the episode for you. In part 2 of the Do’s and Don’ts of Product Photography I share with you more tips and tricks to getting great photos to use in your marketing for your products.

Do’s and Don’ts of Product Photos:

• Do learn how to use your camera – learn all of the different settings, what they do and how to use them!
• Don’t just use white backgrounds – this is especially important if you are using your images to promote on social media. The white background is used so frequently that it doesn’t stand out anymore.
• Do change up your angles – get on the same level as your product and try different angles.
• Don’t forget to care for your equipment – this means cleaning your lens regularly, maintenance on your camera, and don’t drop it!
• Do get in close and show the details of your product – people want to see the details that make your product unique.
• Don’t forget to use scenery that makes sense to your product – you want the make sure the scene you are setting makes sense for the product that you are
• Do use shoot vertical images – this is especially important if Pinterest, Insta Stories, IGTV or Tik Tok is something you are interested in stepping up in 2021
• Don’t use in-app filters – this downgrades the quality of your images, use a lightroom preset instead!
• Do invest in education until you can afford to outsource – find a course on the things you are looking to get better at
• Don’t forget to grab the Creative Director Secrets – this will help you plan your photoshoot like a professional

The Creative Director Secrets will help you plan your photoshoot like a professional. This is great if you are new to outsourcing and want to make sure you get all of the images you are looking for. This is also a great tool if you are DIY-ing your photoshoot.

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