5 tips to taking Product Shots at Home

You may not be at a point in your business where you can hire out product photography. But that doesn’t mean you can’t showcase your products with great photos. All it takes are a few tips and tricks!As a photographer and stylist this is our jam! Yes we have access to a studio and professional equipment, but there are many times when we shoot products at home. And the end product is just as good! And we know you can get the same results!Here are 5 tips for taking better product shots at home without lots of expensive equipment:Find a backdrop that works well for you and your brand. The options are endless, but our advice is to keep it simple. Create the vibe that fits your brand and stick with three backgrounds at most to keep your social media feed consistent.Find a space in your home that can offer natural light. Lighting is everything! You don’t need a bunch of fancy lights to make your product stand out. Find accentuating everyday items around your house to use as props. Such as plants, florals, books, fruit, and ribbons. Just make sure they are appropriate for the set up.Shoot with a camera you feel comfortable with. Keep it simple and just use your phone.Take the time to edit your photosDid you try one of these tips? We would love it if you would share it in your Instagram stories and tag @thesocial.focus DOWNLOAD THE FREE LIST FOR 50 REELS IDEAS FOR YOUR PRODUCTS!And if you're a product maker or seller, you are not going to want to miss your opportunity to snag our upcoming course, The Product Focus! Get on the Wait List now!Want to snag our library of 700+ professionally styled and photographed stock images?? Click HEREHave a question for us? Check us out on Instagram @thesocial.focus and send us a dm!www.thesocialfocus.coOn Instagram we are:@angela.s.doyon@natcaronphotoWe love and use Buzzsprout to host Instagram for Business Podcast and they have made it easy and seamless (plus their customer service is by far one of the best!)This site contains affiliate links to products. We may receive a commission for purchases made through these links.

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Welcome to The Social Focus Podcast! We are your co-hosts, Natalie Caron - Brand Photographer and Ang Swann-Doyon - Product Photography Stylist and we're thrilled that you're here! What can you expect from The Social Focus (formerly Instagram for Business)? We are here to help product sellers, makers, artisans and creators of digital offerings sell more of their products online and through social media. Our visual brand strategy, social media expertise and knack for all things creative will assist you in developing and maintaining a cohesive brand for your business and execute with the right strategies in place. Join us every Tuesday as we share new trends, helpful tips and our favourite, an introduction to other industry leaders who can support with techniques around SEO, social media marketing, e-commerce, Facebook ads and so much more. We'd love to connect with you and we always have something free for you on our website at www.thesocialfocus.coEmail [email protected] On Instagram we are: @thesocial.focus @angela.s.doyon @natcaronphotoPer FACEBOOK™ and Instagram™ rules, we must mention that this is in no way sponsored, administered, or associated with FACEBOOK, Inc. or Instagram, Inc