The right photo studio equipment
The camera settings
The camera settings often depend on the subject you like to take a photo of. If it is food photography, for example, it may be a slight blur due to an open aperture (4.6). Otherwise, work with a closed aperture (16) to achieve a high deep sharpness and to show the product very detailed.
The tripod
A safe and wobble-free tripod is an instrument and avoids blur caused by the smallest movements. Even the steadiest hands are no substitute for a stable tripod. In our range of professional equipment you will find various tripods for different uses: Camera tripods, tripods with swivel arm, lamp tripods and many more. We recommend our camera tripod, which is height-adjustable and has a ball head that can be rotated and tilted 360 degrees: item number F004244
The remote shutter release
A remote shutter release is a practical accessory for the work with studio flashes. That gives any photographer 100% freedom of movement without disturbing so-called „synchro cables“ which are restricting your shooting distance. The radio triggers, which are mounted on the hot shoe of the cameras, send the signal to the flashes for triggering by radio.
Our recommendation: item number F001145
The lighting
Many mistakes can begin with the wrong lighting. Photos that are too bright or too dark distort the colours and the product. That's why it's important to be able to adjust the lighting perfectly at all times and to adapt it to the different products, because not every product needs the same lighting. For product photography in photo studios, we recommend studio flashes that offer the possibility of using different "light shapers", such as softboxes or spots that also allow variable adjustment of the flash. It is recommended to work with at least 2 flashes to illuminate the product perfectly.
Our studio flash recommendations: F003215
Daylight sets are easier to use and perfect for a start: F001918 and F001914
LED sets are suitable for food and smaller items: F004186
If you want to be a little more creative, try our LED multi-colour light: F004360
The background
The Shooting Tables or Light Tents
Useful Extras
An acrylic plate or acrylic pedestal with a smooth and reflective surface also gives small luxury items such as watches and jewelry a shining look.
Acrylic plate: F002006 and F002007
Acrylic pedestal: F002142 and F002005
What Else Do I Have to Consider?
- Position products:
- Depending on the product, photograph from the front or from above.
- Use eye-catching angles.
- Choose different positions for variety.
- Photograph in full format without "cutting" the product.
- Ensure dust-free and fingerprint-free photography.
- Keep the camera clean with our set: F003271
- Avoid disturbing reflections or shadows.
- Ensure color accuracy through proper white balance.
Just Let Your Photo Shine, and You'll Spend Less Time in Photoshop!
Generally speaking, the better you set up your photo studio and lighting, the better your shots will be, reducing the need for extensive editing. Take your time and shoot multiple images rather than too few to save time during post-processing.
If you have any questions, please contact our photo studio equipment service: Support
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We wish you successful product photography!