Whether you’re looking to improve your product photography, learn special effects such as stop-action photography, or simply learn how to create beautiful still life scenes, this section is full of invaluable tips and techniques that will assist in creating what you envision.
People starting out in photography sometimes say, "If only I had a better camera..." or "If only I had a better lighting system...". They often blame their results on the...
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Times are changing. Digital cameras and the Internet have opened a range of possibilities for many people to enter the photography field in ways we would never have thought possible...
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Bringing toys to life is a favorite pastime for many. For Brian McCarty of McCarty Photoworks, it's a profession and a passion. No longer an underground movement, Brian has...
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If you've ever tried to photograph clothing for commercial or resale purposes, you know how challenging it can be. Not only do you have to contend with awkward camera...
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Mission Impossible? Take a sharp photo of action that’s so incredibly fast, the human eye can’t see it. That’s the assignment photographer Ben Clay...
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In commercial product photography, there is a lighting/digital imaging trend that has endured for well more than a decade: rendering objects on a pure white background.
While there are...
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When it comes to taking commercial product shots in this day and age, you need to bring your A game. From concept to execution, the modern day client expects you...
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In commercial photography, there is a particular type of shot that lends itself to web and print layouts, which is called the "silhouetted shot." If produced correctly, the object will...
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In shooting still life scenes, it's great when you can come away with images that are compelling enough to print, frame and live with. But unless you're conscious...
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Even the most interesting and elegant architectural interiors, which are visually pleasing in person, may lack depth and drama in a photograph.
Hollywood lighting directors often spend four to five...
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Photographing highly reflective objects can be one of the most challenging tasks a product photographer can face. Simply trying to control and modify the reflections that show up can prove...
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For many products, you can set up a simple lighting solution to make your detail and overall shots look professionally lit. With larger products, however, a simple lighting solution doesn'...
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Everyone has heard the saying, "A picture is worth a thousand words," and in the fast-paced world of online business, there's no exception to this rule. This lesson shows...
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As most product photographers know, lighting and photographing highly reflective objects can be somewhat challenging. However, once you have the right lighting tools and have experimented a little with some...
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Everything new, strange, or bizarre tends to excite our imagination and help us to be as creative.
In this lesson, photographer David Cross takes a very unusual fruit and and...
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Along with covering a few of the many issues that can arise when photographing food, this lesson illustrates one of the many uses of the FirstStudio® Kit, as well...
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When it comes to photographing jewelry, there are different approaches to consider with regards to how each particular piece will come across.
Your choice of background is one consideration. Another...
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Take advantage of the most cost-effective (free) light source there is - the sun.
In the following lesson, we show how simple it is to go anywhere and shoot products...
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If you're interested in photographing food, this lesson is a terrific place to get started.
John Beckett is a seasoned commercial photography veteran. His work appears in numerous high...
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