Product Photography: Of Great Detail and Critical Lighting

Photographers need not be afraid of taking close-up shots of products. Although product photography is way different from capturing photos of living subjects up close, it is a great way for photographers to get creative with their play of space and detail. With the right approach and great styling, taking close-up shots of products can make a lot of difference.

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Requiring great attention to detail and critical lighting skills, product photographers find themselves a lot closer to the subject than most instances. With the camera’s aperture working like a pupil of an eye, adjusting it accordingly lets in the right amount of light that would create an image or a photograph. A good understanding of how aperture works affects the success of anyone or any company who would like to communicate their products well to the audience, especially if they rely heavily on photography.
Understanding the full scope of aperture as compared to being tied to specific settings would let a product photographer become a problem solver as they experiment while shooting. Critical lighting won’t put a photographer in a box, rather make them more creative with their use of it. Breaking away from the basic and coming up with new ideas will keep clients wanting more. Paying attention to texture and shapes in the subject would give them strong and colorful impact.
Most product images have a higher aperture to keep the whole product in focus. In shooting solid products, lighting is king.

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Charles Nucci is a seasoned professional photographer who specializes in advertising, editorial, and product photography. He is the founder and head photographer of Nucci Studios. For more photography tips, visit this blog.