<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss version="2.0" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:wfw="http://wellformedweb.org/CommentAPI/" xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" xmlns:sy="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/syndication/" xmlns:slash="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/slash/" > <channel> <title>DIY Craft Photography</title> <atom:link href="/tag/macro/feed/" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml" /> <link></link> <description>Product photography for handmade goods</description> <lastBuildDate>Wed, 25 Feb 2015 05:07:38 +0000</lastBuildDate> <language>en-US</language> <sy:updatePeriod> hourly </sy:updatePeriod> <sy:updateFrequency> 1 </sy:updateFrequency> <generator>https://wordpress.org/?v=6.5.5</generator> <image> <url>/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/cropped-DIYC-site-icon-32x32.png</url> <title>DIY Craft Photography</title> <link></link> <width>32</width> <height>32</height> </image> <item> <title>12 Tips for Photographing Cookies</title> <link>/tips-for-photographing-cookies/</link> <comments>/tips-for-photographing-cookies/#comments</comments> <dc:creator><![CDATA[M. Johnson]]></dc:creator> <pubDate>Fri, 11 Oct 2013 07:00:56 +0000</pubDate> <category><![CDATA[Photo Styling]]></category> <category><![CDATA[background styling]]></category> <category><![CDATA[cookies]]></category> <category><![CDATA[food photography]]></category> <category><![CDATA[macro]]></category> <guid isPermaLink="false">/?p=793</guid> <description><![CDATA[No more ugly cookies! I love trying new recipes, and when I’m on the hunt for a new recipe (or a new food blog to follow), the right photograph makes all the difference. These 12 tips for photographing cookies will improve the way you photograph and present your baked treats. For this photo shoot I...</p><p><a class="more-link" href="/tips-for-photographing-cookies/">Read More</a></p>]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a href="/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/cookie_photography_12_tips_pinterest_image.jpg"><img fetchpriority="high" decoding="async" class="size-medium wp-image-819 aligncenter" alt="cookie_photography_12_tips_pinterest_image" src="/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/cookie_photography_12_tips_pinterest_image-300x247.jpg" width="300" height="247" srcset="/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/cookie_photography_12_tips_pinterest_image-300x247.jpg 300w, /wp-content/uploads/2014/01/cookie_photography_12_tips_pinterest_image.jpg 441w" sizes="(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" /></a></p> <p>No more ugly cookies! I love trying new recipes, and when I’m on the hunt for a new recipe (or a new food blog to follow), the right photograph makes all the difference. These 12 tips for photographing cookies will improve the way you photograph and present your baked treats.</p> <p>For this photo shoot I worked within a few constraints:</p> <ul> <li><strong>Natural lighting</strong> <strong>only</strong> – I shot these photos next to a window, sans fancy photographer lights</li> <li><strong>Limited prop set –</strong> I only used props I had in my kitchen, such as a cooling rack, cookie sheet, a few towels, mixing bowl, and wooden spoon</li> <li><strong>Identical cookies</strong> – Since all my cookies look the same, I had to get creative styling them</li> <li><strong>Point and shoot camera –</strong> I shot all these photos with my Canon PowerShot ELPH 300 HS</li> </ul> <p>Recipe development isn’t my forte so I worked with a package of Birthday Cake Creme Oreos, which are as decadent and as delicious as they sound, and <a href="http://fun107.com/birthday-cake-oreos-return-no-longer-for-a-limited-time/">thanks to a fan campaign</a>, they’re here to stay awhile. So if this post makes you hungry, run to your local grocery store and grab a package, no baking necessary. <img src="https://s.w.org/images/core/emoji/15.0.3/72x72/1f642.png" alt="🙂" class="wp-smiley" style="height: 1em; max-height: 1em;" /></p> <h2>1. Work in daylight</h2> <p><strong>A thousand times this:</strong> food photos I take in my kitchen’s lighting are almost always <em>hideous</em>. Food photographed in my kitchen lights tends to look green or blue, with multiple hard-edged shadows, and anything shiny looks like slime. Not a good look for food.</p> <p>This “Before” photo below was taken in my kitchen’s overhead LED lighting.</p> <p>It’s not a <em>terrible</em> photo, but it could be so much better: the <strong>double shadows</strong>, the<strong> lack of detail in the cookie faces</strong>, the crumbs (that one’s my fault), and the <strong>bland background</strong> aren’t doing my cookies any favors. You can even see the shadow of my camera in the lower right corner – it’s impossible to take a photo in my kitchen without being in the way of at least one light source.</p> <div id="attachment_808" style="width: 522px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><a href="/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/cookie_photography_before.jpg"><img decoding="async" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-808" class="size-full wp-image-808 " alt="photographing cookies before bad lighting" src="/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/cookie_photography_before.jpg" width="512" height="384" srcset="/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/cookie_photography_before.jpg 512w, /wp-content/uploads/2014/01/cookie_photography_before-300x225.jpg 300w" sizes="(max-width: 512px) 100vw, 512px" /></a><p id="caption-attachment-808" class="wp-caption-text">My kitchen’s lighting = multiple shadows, flat colors, hard-to-see details</p></div> <p style="text-align: center;">The “After” was taken next to a window on an October afternoon. Notice the much<strong> softer shadows </strong>and the<strong> details in the cookie ridges</strong> (can you even read “OREO” in the previous shot?).</p> <div id="attachment_809" style="width: 522px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><a href="/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/cookie_photography_after_photo_in_daylight.jpg"><img decoding="async" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-809" class="size-full wp-image-809 " alt="photographing cookies good daylight lighting" src="/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/cookie_photography_after_photo_in_daylight.jpg" width="512" height="384" srcset="/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/cookie_photography_after_photo_in_daylight.jpg 512w, /wp-content/uploads/2014/01/cookie_photography_after_photo_in_daylight-300x225.jpg 300w" sizes="(max-width: 512px) 100vw, 512px" /></a><p id="caption-attachment-809" class="wp-caption-text">Daylight = soft shadows, beautiful details</p></div> <p>Do yourself a favor and take your photos in daylight. This will be more challenging if you happen to bake at night or in the dead of winter, but it’s worth the effort.</p> <h2>2. Take a TON of photos</h2> <p>One beauty of digital photography is you’re limited only by the number of photos your memory card can store. So take a LOT, it can only help.</p> <p>Aim to<strong> take at least 3 (or more) photos of each setup</strong>. Try different angles and perspectives, add and remove props. After you upload your photos to your computer, weed out the best into a “Best” folder. Later (whenever you’re sure you’re done with them) you’re free to delete the photos you didn’t need.</p> <div id="attachment_820" style="width: 522px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><a href="/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/cookie_photography_take_a_lot_of_photos.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-820" class="size-full wp-image-820 " alt="cookie photography take a lot of photos" src="/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/cookie_photography_take_a_lot_of_photos.jpg" width="512" height="384" srcset="/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/cookie_photography_take_a_lot_of_photos.jpg 512w, /wp-content/uploads/2014/01/cookie_photography_take_a_lot_of_photos-300x225.jpg 300w" sizes="(max-width: 512px) 100vw, 512px" /></a><p id="caption-attachment-820" class="wp-caption-text">I ended up with 60 photos from this photoshoot, which was just barely enough to pick out the 12 good ones I used for this article.</p></div> <h2>3. Show ’em on the cookie sheet</h2> <p><em>It’s like they just left the oven.</em></p> <div id="attachment_810" style="width: 522px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><a href="/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/cookie_photography_on_cookie_sheet.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-810" class="size-full wp-image-810" alt="photographing cookies on cookie sheet" src="/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/cookie_photography_on_cookie_sheet.jpg" width="512" height="384" srcset="/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/cookie_photography_on_cookie_sheet.jpg 512w, /wp-content/uploads/2014/01/cookie_photography_on_cookie_sheet-300x225.jpg 300w" sizes="(max-width: 512px) 100vw, 512px" /></a><p id="caption-attachment-810" class="wp-caption-text">Cookie sheet as a background – I love the soft reflections under each cookie.</p></div> <p>The mere sight of freshly baked cookies has been known to drive people mad. The <strong>cookie sheet itself makes for a nice background</strong> – it’s got a bit of <strong>texture and character</strong> to it, the mildly <strong>reflective surface </strong>makes for a nice contrast, and you can fill the entire shot with it and it <strong>won’t look the least bit out of place</strong>.</p> <h2>4. Include ingredients</h2> <p>Flour, sugar, butter, chocolate chips, cookie cutters – whatever went into your cookies, show it off! For some of us, the dough is the main event anyway. <img src="https://s.w.org/images/core/emoji/15.0.3/72x72/1f642.png" alt="🙂" class="wp-smiley" style="height: 1em; max-height: 1em;" /></p> <p>Make an ingredients shot more interesting by <strong>cropping it off-center</strong> and <strong>layering the background. </strong>Ingredients in the background adds depth and character to your scene. I’m partial to yellow sticks of butter, myself.</p> <div id="attachment_804" style="width: 522px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><a href="/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/cookie_photography_ingredients.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-804" class="size-full wp-image-804" alt="photographing cookies ingredients in a bowl wooden spoon" src="/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/cookie_photography_ingredients.jpg" width="512" height="384" srcset="/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/cookie_photography_ingredients.jpg 512w, /wp-content/uploads/2014/01/cookie_photography_ingredients-300x225.jpg 300w" sizes="(max-width: 512px) 100vw, 512px" /></a><p id="caption-attachment-804" class="wp-caption-text">The primary ingredient of Oreos is Oreos.</p></div> <h2>5. Shoot from below!</h2> <p>Look out – massive cookies! (I wish, haha.)</p> <p>Stack up your cookies and shoot them from below to <strong>show off their crisp edges and sides</strong> and<strong> create a compelling composition. </strong>This somewhat unusual camera angle captures eye-level details that are often missed when shooting cookies from above.</p> <div id="attachment_803" style="width: 394px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><a href="/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/cookie_photography_below_stack.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-803" class="size-full wp-image-803 " alt="photographing cookies shoot from a low angle" src="/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/cookie_photography_below_stack.jpg" width="384" height="512" srcset="/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/cookie_photography_below_stack.jpg 384w, /wp-content/uploads/2014/01/cookie_photography_below_stack-225x300.jpg 225w" sizes="(max-width: 384px) 100vw, 384px" /></a><p id="caption-attachment-803" class="wp-caption-text">I think this is my favorite shot of the whole bunch: the smooth rainbow-flecked creme filling contrasts very well with the rugged cookie wafers.</p></div> <h2>6. Line ’em up</h2> <p>Show cookies in a novel arrangement to stand out. My example cookies have an interesting edge texture I wanted to show off – if yours are rolled in sugar or cut in a shape, you may also find a unique shot such as this worthwhile.</p> <div id="attachment_811" style="width: 394px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><a href="/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/cookie_photography_unusual_angle_row.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-811" class="size-full wp-image-811" alt="photographing cookies use an unusual angle lined up" src="/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/cookie_photography_unusual_angle_row.jpg" width="384" height="512" srcset="/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/cookie_photography_unusual_angle_row.jpg 384w, /wp-content/uploads/2014/01/cookie_photography_unusual_angle_row-225x300.jpg 225w" sizes="(max-width: 384px) 100vw, 384px" /></a><p id="caption-attachment-811" class="wp-caption-text">Showing off the interesting edge texture of my Oreo cookies</p></div> <h2>7. Take a bite</h2> <p>Nothing says delicious like half-eaten! Breaking (or biting) off part of a cookie shows off the cookie’s middle, be it a surprise ingredient <em>(<a href="http://veryculinary.com/2011/03/22/oreo-stuffed-chocolate-chip-cookies/">another cookie</a>, perhaps?!</em>) or just a melted-to-perfection chocolate chip.</p> <div id="attachment_824" style="width: 522px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><a href="/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/cookie_photography_half_inside.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-824" class="size-full wp-image-824 " alt="cookie photography half eaten" src="/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/cookie_photography_half_inside.jpg" width="512" height="384" srcset="/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/cookie_photography_half_inside.jpg 512w, /wp-content/uploads/2014/01/cookie_photography_half_inside-300x225.jpg 300w" sizes="(max-width: 512px) 100vw, 512px" /></a><p id="caption-attachment-824" class="wp-caption-text">If you’re lucky, it’ll take a several bites to get it “just right”. Better make a few extra batches, just in case.</p></div> <h2>8.Mix up shapes and textures</h2> <p>Here I’ve got rough-textured black cookies on a smooth white square plate resting on a mushy woven towel. In the background is a smooth grey placemat. Bringing materials of contrasting colors and textures into your photo is an easy way to dress up simple cookies.</p> <p>Check out related post <a href="/fixing-photo-distortion-with-zoom/">Fix Photo Distortion with Zoom</a> if you’re experiencing issues with distorted shapes.</p> <div id="attachment_806" style="width: 394px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><a href="/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/cookie_photography_three.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-806" class="size-full wp-image-806" alt="photographing cookies mix up shapes" src="/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/cookie_photography_three.jpg" width="384" height="512" srcset="/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/cookie_photography_three.jpg 384w, /wp-content/uploads/2014/01/cookie_photography_three-225x300.jpg 225w" sizes="(max-width: 384px) 100vw, 384px" /></a><p id="caption-attachment-806" class="wp-caption-text">Rough, soft, rough, soft – the alternating textures add visual interest.</p></div> <h2>9. One close up with a blurry background</h2> <p>Set your camera to “<strong>macro”</strong> (looks like a flower icon on many point and shoots) and focus on one close cookie, leaving the rest to blur in the background. This is a favorite technique of food photographers everywhere (just look in any magazine or food blog).</p> <p>This type of shot shows off the qualities of an individual cookie up close without isolating it in a world of its own. The cookies and mixing bowl in the background give it context and create a pleasing background.</p> <div style="width: 522px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><a href="/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/cookie_photography_up_close_blurred_background.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" alt="cookie_photography_up_close_blurred_background" src="/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/cookie_photography_up_close_blurred_background.jpg" width="512" height="384" /></a><p class="wp-caption-text">This type of shot is everywhere. To recreate it, create a scene with depth, set your camera to macro, and focus on the closest cookie.</p></div> <h2>10. Wire Rack + Towel</h2> <p>Aside from being a completely obvious place for cookies to be, a wire rack is a great choice for cookies because of the geometric interest it lends to a composition. The criss-crossing (or parallel) lines add a sense of perspective and contrast nicely against the round cookies. Laying a towel underneath offers nearly unlimited possibilities for color contrasts and patterns.</p> <div id="attachment_802" style="width: 522px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><a href="/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/cookie_photography_wire_wrack.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-802" class="size-full wp-image-802" alt="Cookie photography wire rack" src="/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/cookie_photography_wire_wrack.jpg" width="512" height="384" srcset="/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/cookie_photography_wire_wrack.jpg 512w, /wp-content/uploads/2014/01/cookie_photography_wire_wrack-300x225.jpg 300w" sizes="(max-width: 512px) 100vw, 512px" /></a><p id="caption-attachment-802" class="wp-caption-text">Yes, of course these Oreos just came out of the oven, why do you ask?</p></div> <h2>11. Detail shot</h2> <p>The detail shot needs little explanation, but how to get it can be a bit trickier: set your point and shoot camera to <strong>“macro”</strong> (often indicated as a<strong> flower icon</strong> on point and shoot cameras). Press the button halfway down to let your camera focus, and then take the shot. Be extremely still or use a tripod for best results.</p> <div id="attachment_817" style="width: 522px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><a href="/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/cookie_photography_detail_shot1.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-817" class="size-full wp-image-817" alt="cookie_photography_detail_shot" src="/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/cookie_photography_detail_shot1.jpg" width="512" height="384" srcset="/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/cookie_photography_detail_shot1.jpg 512w, /wp-content/uploads/2014/01/cookie_photography_detail_shot1-300x225.jpg 300w" sizes="(max-width: 512px) 100vw, 512px" /></a><p id="caption-attachment-817" class="wp-caption-text">Getting up close captures details you might not have even noticed otherwise</p></div> <h2>12. Post-process</h2> <p>Don’t be afraid to improve your photos in Photoshop or a <a href="/5-best-apps-free-photo-editing-online-2013/">free online photo editor</a>. The first photo below was the photo as it appeared straight out of my camera. The second photo is how it looked after a few Photoshop adjustments: Auto Tone, Photo Filter (Warming), and my own rotating and cropping. It’s virtually impossible to take such an amazing photo with no post-processing needed, so don’t worry about trying. Just try to capture as many great shots as you can, choose the best, and tweak those to perfection.</p> <div id="attachment_816" style="width: 522px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><a href="/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/cookie_photography_crop_rotate_recolor.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-816" class="size-full wp-image-816" alt="cookie photography post processing Photoshop" src="/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/cookie_photography_crop_rotate_recolor.jpg" width="512" height="886" srcset="/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/cookie_photography_crop_rotate_recolor.jpg 512w, /wp-content/uploads/2014/01/cookie_photography_crop_rotate_recolor-173x300.jpg 173w" sizes="(max-width: 512px) 100vw, 512px" /></a><p id="caption-attachment-816" class="wp-caption-text">The power of post processing: less blue, more cookies.</p></div> <h2>Bonus Tip: Choose only the best specimens</h2> <p>Obviously, you should use only your best-looking cookies for your photo shoot.</p> <p>Eat the rest!</p> ]]></content:encoded> <wfw:commentRss>/tips-for-photographing-cookies/feed/</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>1</slash:comments> </item> <item> <title>Ultimate Product Photography Tips List</title> <link>/ultimate-product-photography-tips-list/</link> <comments>/ultimate-product-photography-tips-list/#comments</comments> <dc:creator><![CDATA[M. Johnson]]></dc:creator> <pubDate>Thu, 05 Sep 2013 07:00:37 +0000</pubDate> <category><![CDATA[Composition & Techniques]]></category> <category><![CDATA[etsy]]></category> <category><![CDATA[food]]></category> <category><![CDATA[lighting]]></category> <category><![CDATA[list]]></category> <category><![CDATA[macro]]></category> <category><![CDATA[photography]]></category> <category><![CDATA[tips]]></category> <guid isPermaLink="false">/?p=348</guid> <description><![CDATA[This massive compilation of the web’s most useful articles and blog posts about photographing crafts has it all: backgrounds, cameras, lighting, tutorials, styling, composition – if it’s not here, it doesn’t exist! (Okay, we’re kidding on that one – if you know of a good resource we missed, tell us in the comments!! ) Here...</p><p><a class="more-link" href="/ultimate-product-photography-tips-list/">Read More</a></p>]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<div id="attachment_1279" style="width: 451px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><a href="/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/50_best_resources_ultimate_photography_tips_list.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-1279" class="size-full wp-image-1279" src="/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/50_best_resources_ultimate_photography_tips_list.jpg" alt="ultimate product photography tips" width="441" height="364" srcset="/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/50_best_resources_ultimate_photography_tips_list.jpg 441w, /wp-content/uploads/2013/09/50_best_resources_ultimate_photography_tips_list-300x247.jpg 300w" sizes="(max-width: 441px) 100vw, 441px" /></a><p id="caption-attachment-1279" class="wp-caption-text">Pin me on Pinterest!</p></div> <p>This massive compilation of the web’s <strong>most useful articles and blog posts about photographing crafts</strong> has it all: backgrounds, cameras, lighting, tutorials, styling, composition – if it’s not here, it doesn’t <em>exist! (Okay, we’re kidding on that one – if you know of a good resource we missed, tell us in the comments!! )</em></p> <p>Here are <strong>50+</strong> links to product photography tips were carefully chosen for their unique perspectives & helpful content. Nearly all of these links are beginner-friendly with no expensive equipment, software, or cameras required, and most of them come from crafters just like you!</p> <p><strong>Happy reading!</strong></p> <h1>Backgrounds & Photo Styling</h1> <ul> <li><a href="http://tracys-trinkets-treasures.blogspot.com/2011/01/how-to-take-photos-with-white.html">How to Take Photos With a White Background</a> – Two foam core boards make a flawless white background</li> <li><a href="http://www.bowerpowerblog.com/2010/10/how-to-make-a-white-photo-backdrop/">How to Make a White Photo Backdrop</a> – White background techniques for large objects (or small children!)</li> <li><a href="http://www.iheartnaptime.net/my-photography-tips/">iHeartNaptime’s Photography Tips </a>– The secret is layering!</li> <li><a href="http://www.pencilshavingsstudio.com/2012/09/pss-guide-to-etsy-styling-your-photos/">Guide to Styling your Photos</a> – where to find styling accessories plus gorgeous examples</li> <li><a href="http://blog.bigcartel.com/post/53443976459/expert-tips-photo-styling-101">Expert Tips Photo Styling 101</a></li> <li><a href="http://www.asweetpeachef.com/how-to/how-to-create-a-wood-background/">How to Create a Wood Background</a></li> </ul> <h1>Composition & Posing</h1> <ul> <li><a href="http://ohmyhandmade.com/2013/marketing-pr/feature-perfect-etsy-shop-product-photography/">Feature Perfect Etsy Shop Product Photography</a></li> <li><a href="http://blog.folksy.com/2011/03/14/product-photography-tips-composition-the-rule-of-thirds-and-using-dynamic-diagonals">Product Photography Tips</a> – Rule of thirds and camera angles</li> <li><a href="http://www.prettyhandygirl.com/2012/01/photography-tips-better-composition-and-lighting-tips.html">Better Composition and Lighting Tips</a> – Befores and afters!</li> <li><a href="http://www.modahaus.com/photography-tips-for-card-makers-and-crafters/">Photography Tips for Card Makers and Crafters</a> – Use a camera stand to produce perfectly straight and undistorted photos</li> </ul> <h1>Camera & Lens Recommendations</h1> <p>Guides on buying a new camera:</p> <ul> <li><a href="/best-dslr-cameras-under-500-spring-2014/">Best DSLR Cameras Under $500</a> – <em>Updated Spring 2014!</em></li> <li><a href="/top-selling-point-and-shoot-cameras-amazon-winter-2014/">Top Selling Point and Shoot Cameras Spring 2014</a> – <em>Updated Spring 2014!</em></li> <li><a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0075SUHWG/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B0075SUHWG&linkCode=as2&tag=diy07a-20">Canon PowerShot A2300</a> – My favorite point and shoot camera of 2013. If I had to replace my camera tomorrow, I’d get this one. <p><div id="attachment_864" style="width: 194px" class="wp-caption alignright"><a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0075SUHWG/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B0075SUHWG&linkCode=as2&tag=diy07a-20"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-864" class="wp-image-864" src="/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/canon_powershot_elph_a2300.jpg" alt="Canon Powershot ELPH A2300" width="184" height="137" /></a><p id="caption-attachment-864" class="wp-caption-text">Canon PowerShot A2300 was DIYCraft’s point and shoot pick of 2013.</p></div></li> <li><a href="http://www.modahaus.com/best-camera-for-product-photography-guid/">Pros and Cons of Various Camera Types</a> Compares DSLR, point and shoot, and smartphone cameras</li> <li><a href="http://www.mkdigitaldirect.com/tips/features-selecting-digital-camera-for-jewelry-photography.html">Features to Look for in a Digital Camera</a> – Help choosing a DSLR</li> <li><a href="http://snapsort.com/">Snapsort</a> – Recommendations and a tool that compares ANY two cameras!</li> <li><a href="http://lenshero.com/#price=300">LensHero</a> – Tell it your budget and your preferences and it tells you what lens to buy.</li> </ul> <h1>Camera Guides</h1> <h2>DSLR Cameras</h2> <p>Master your DSLR camera:</p> <ul> <li><a href="http://www.pinterest.com/diycraftphoto/dslr-cameras-the-missing-manual/">DSLRs: The Missing Manual</a> – Our pin board collects the web’s best DSLR how-to’s</li> <li><a href="http://www.digitalcameraworld.com/2012/04/02/do-or-di-your-lens-markings-explained/">Lens Markings Explained </a>– Decode your lens’s language</li> </ul> <h2>Point & Shoot Cameras</h2> <p>Get the most out of your point and shoot camera:</p> <ul> <li><a href="http://www.munatycooking.com/2013/01/how-to-food-photography-with-point-and-shoot-camera.html">Food Photography with a Point and Shoot Camera</a> – Amazing point and shoot photos, and the advice applies to more than just food!</li> <li><a href="http://www.digitalcamerareview.com/default.asp?newsID=5464&news=how+to+take+great+pictures+with+your+point+and+shoot+camera">How to Take Great Photos with your Point and Shoot Camera</a></li> <li><a href="http://digital-photography-school.com/macro-photography-tips-for-compact-digital-camera-users">Macro Photography with a Point and Shoot Camera </a></li> </ul> <h2>Smartphone Cameras</h2> <p>Maximize your smartphone camera:</p> <ul> <li><a href="http://www.modahaus.com/iphone-and-galaxy-macro-photography-tips/">iPhone and Galaxy Macro Photography Tips</a> – It’s amazing what you can do with a smartphone camera nowadays</li> <li><a href="http://www.etsy.com/blog/en/2013/top-tips-for-smartphone-photography/">Tips for Smartphone Photography</a></li> <li><a href="https://db.tt/bOPHgPH">Dropbox</a> – Use Dropbox to painlessly transfer photos from your smartphone to your computer. Dropbox is free, and referring friends earns you even more space past the initial 2GB!</li> </ul> <div id="attachment_1627" style="width: 193px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><a href="https://db.tt/bOPHgPH"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-1627" class="wp-image-1627" src="/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/dropbox-logo.jpeg" alt="dropbox-logo" width="183" height="183" srcset="/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/dropbox-logo.jpeg 350w, /wp-content/uploads/2013/09/dropbox-logo-150x150.jpeg 150w, /wp-content/uploads/2013/09/dropbox-logo-300x300.jpeg 300w" sizes="(max-width: 183px) 100vw, 183px" /></a><p id="caption-attachment-1627" class="wp-caption-text"><a href="https://db.tt/bOPHgPH">Dropbox</a> is the easiest way to get photos off your smartphone and onto your computer’s hard drive.</p></div> <h1>Etsy Tips</h1> <p><a href="http://etsy.com">Etsy.com</a> is the web’s most popular marketplace for handmade, vintage, and supplies.</p> <ul> <li><a href="http://etsypreneur.com/">Etsypreneur</a> – How to market crafts, from the folks behind <a href="http://www.everythingetsy.com/">EverythingEtsy</a></li> <li><a href="http://craft.tutsplus.com/articles/the-business-of-craft/how-to-get-your-product-on-the-front-page-of-etsy/">How to Get Your Product on the Front Page of Etsy</a></li> <li><a href="http://www.handmadeology.com/how-to-get-featured-in-thousands-of-etsy-treasuries/">Get Featured in Thousands of Etsy Treasuries</a></li> <li><a href="http://rifferaff.typepad.com/make_it/2008/11/how-to-get-on-the-etsy-front-page.html">How to get on the Etsy Front Page</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.etsy.com/blog/en/2012/how-to-create-a-cohesive-shop/">Create a Cohesive Shop</a></li> <li><a href="http://www.craftcount.com/">Craftcount.com’s Top Etsy Sellers Chart</a></li> </ul> <h1>Food Photography</h1> <ul> <li><a href="http://pinchofyum.com/tasty-food-photography">Tasy Food Photography by PinchOfYum </a>– This popular food blogger literally wrote <em>the book</em> on food photography!</li> <li><a href="http://pinchofyum.com/ten-household-items-that-can-improve-your-food-photography">10 Household Items that Can Improve Your Food Photography</a></li> <li><a href="http://www.abeautifulmess.com/2012/01/5-tips-for-food-photography.html">5 Tips for Food Photography</a></li> <li><a href="http://digital-photography-school.com/10-tips-to-improve-your-food-photography-styling">10 Tips to Improve Your Food Photography Styling</a></li> <li><a href="http://momadvice.com/blog/2012/02/food-photography-101">Food Photography 101 </a>– In depth!</li> <li><a href="http://blog.photoshelter.com/2013/05/back-to-basics-food-photography-lighting-styling/">Back to Basics Food Photography Lighting & Styling</a></li> <li><a href="http://chocolatecoveredkatie.com/2013/05/01/food-photography-tips-gone-very-wrong/">Food Photography Tips Gone Wrong </a>– A hilarious look at food photography mishaps</li> </ul> <h1>Lighting</h1> <ul> <li><a href="http://photography-cameras.org/tips/lighting-tips-and-techniques-for-photography">Lighting Tips and Techniques for Photography</a></li> <li><a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00B607ZAG/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B00B607ZAG&linkCode=as2&tag=diy07a-20">Lighting for Product Photography</a> – Lighting is the essence of great photos, no matter what your camera. This is <strong>the</strong> handbook guide to lighting your products. <p><div id="attachment_868" style="width: 221px" class="wp-caption alignright"><a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00B607ZAG/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B00B607ZAG&linkCode=as2&tag=diy07a-20"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-868" class="size-full wp-image-868" src="/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/lighting_for_product_photography1.jpg" alt="lighting_for_product_photography" width="211" height="266" /></a><p id="caption-attachment-868" class="wp-caption-text">DIYCraft’s favorite lighting book.</p></div></li> <li><a href="http://www.learnmyshot.com/How-to-Create-Sunshine-Effect-in-Studio-with-Artificial-Sunlight">Fake a Sunshine Efffect in Studio with Artificial Sunlight</a></li> <li><a href="http://www.rhythmhousedrums.com/blog/djembe-photo-how-to/">Photographing a Product Outdoors </a></li> <li><a href="http://www.prettyhandygirl.com/2011/05/photography-secrets-for-shooting-in-your-home.html">Photography Secrets for Shooting in Your Home</a></li> <li><a href="http://www.prettyhandygirl.com/2013/01/diy-photography-light-studio-set-up.html">DIY Photography Light Studio Setup</a> – Great tips on lighting, such as using both a CFL and an incandescent bulb</li> <li><a href="http://www.handmadeology.com/clothing-photography-tips-making-your-product-pop/">Making your Product Pop with Bounce Lighting</a></li> <li><a href="http://www.handmadeology.com/cut-wrap-and-make-your-silver-jewelry-shine-product-photography-tips/">Cut, Wrap, and Make Your Silver Jewelry Shine</a> – Easy tutorial on tinfoil bounce cards for spectacularly shiny jewelry</li> <li><a href="http://www.ishtarolivera.com/blog/2010/04/photo-tutorial-part-one/">Ishtar Olivera’s Photo Tutorial Part 1 </a>– Do’s and Don’ts, behind the scenes, DIY bounce panels</li> <li><a href="http://www.semisweetdesigns.com/2012/09/19/diy-food-photography-lighting/">DIY Food Photography Lighting</a> shows how SemiSweetDesigns takes great photos with a couple of IKEA lamps</li> <li><a href="http://fstoppers.com/learn-about-managing-reflections-in-this-simple-product-photography-tutorial">Managing Reflections with this Simple Product Photography Tutorial</a> – Fantastic tutorial with professional results</li> </ul> <h1>DIY Lightboxes</h1> <ul> <li><a href="http://blog.bigcommerce.com/how-to-rock-product-photography-on-a-budget/">How to Rock Product Photography on a Budget</a> – A plastic storage container + light clamps = one professional-looking photography setup!</li> <li><a href="http://www.prettyhandygirl.com/2013/01/diy-photography-light-studio-set-up.html">DIY Photography Light Studio Setup</a> – A foldable DIY photo studio and great tips on lighting, such as combining a CFL and an incandescent bulb</li> <li><a href="http://www.viauphotography.com/blog/post/2011/02/09/Tutorial-Create-a-White-Background-for-Your-Photography.aspx">Create a White Background for your Photography</a> – Designed for use indoors with sunlight as the only light source</li> <li><a href="http://www.beautezine.com/chit-chat-diy-lightbox-product-photography/">DIY Lightbox Product Photography</a> – A novel lighting arrangement gets great results</li> <li><a href="http://makingitlovely.com/2008/10/16/faq-product-photography-part-two/">Product Photography part 2</a> – DIY lightbox made from a clear plastic crate and a 4-lamp setup</li> </ul> <h1>Macro (Close Up) Photography</h1> <ul> <li><a href="https://www.etsy.com/blog/en/2008/staying-sharp-achieving-clarity-and-crispness-in-your-photos/">Achieving Clarity and Crispness in your Photos</a></li> <li><a href="http://reviews.cnet.com/8301-6501_7-57560030-95/how-to-get-blurry-backgrounds-with-a-point-and-shoot/">How to get Blurry Backgrounds with a Point and Shoot</a> – Using Macro mode for a blurred background</li> </ul> <h1>Handmade Marketplaces</h1> <ul> <li><a href="http://www.aftcra.com/">Aftcra</a> – Prides itself on American-made handmade goods (no supplies or vintage items) and <strong>charges no listing fee!</strong></li> <li><a href="http://www.artfire.com/">Artfire</a> – Vibrant craft community that offers a help number for sellers and <strong>free listings</strong></li> <li><a href="http://etsy.com">Etsy</a> – The web’s best known handmade marketplace, but each listing costs 20 cents and recent listings are given search priority</li> <li><a href="http://folksy.com/">Folksy</a> – A UK-run craft marketplace, pay per listing or subscribe with an annual fee</li> </ul> <h1>Jewelry Photography</h1> <ul> <li><a href="http://www.bmpt1.com/tutorialimages/jewelry01/jewelrytutorial01.html">Basic Macro Photography for Jewelry</a> – Super clever use of Styrofoam containers to create a lightbox and plenty of post processing tips</li> <li><a href="http://www.handmadeology.com/the-dos-and-donts-of-product-photography-for-etsy-sellers/">Do’s and Don’ts of Product Photography</a> – Shows off a seller’s growth as a photographer, photos go from blah to WOW</li> <li><a href="http://stylecampaign.com/blog/2009/05/10-etsy-sellers-share-jewelry-photography-tips/">10 Etsy Sellers Share Jewelry Photography Tips</a></li> <li><a href="http://beadaciouslyyours.blogspot.com/2010/08/photos-of-jewelry-in-natural-sun-light.html">Photos of Jewelry in Natural Sun Light</a></li> </ul> <h1>Post Processing</h1> <ul> <li><a href="http://www.dgrin.com/showthread.php?t=4963">Photoshop Tutorial: Creating a White Background</a></li> <li><a href="/photoshop-tutorial-fake-a-background-blur/">Photoshop Tutorial: Fake a Background Blur</a></li> <li><a href="http://lifecraftinessandeverythingelse.blogspot.com/2009/11/how-to-use-lightbox-and-photo-editing.html">How to Use a Lightbox and Photo Editing </a>– DIY light box followed by adjustments in Photoshop</li> <li><a href="http://beadaciouslyyours.blogspot.com/2010/08/photos-of-jewelry-in-natural-sun-light.html">Photographing Jewelry in Natural Sunlight</a></li> <li><a href="http://blog.studiowaterstone.com/2010/07/playing-with-your-photographs.html">Playing with your Photographs</a> – Blurring and greyscaling the background make the product POP!</li> <li><a href="/photoshop-cs6-settings-tips/">Photoshop Settings Tips</a></li> </ul> <h1>White Balance</h1> <ul> <li><a href="http://digital-photography-school.com/introduction-to-white-balance">Introduction to White Balance</a></li> <li><a href="http://www.ilovephotography.com/blog/custom-in-camera-while-balance-tutorial/">Custom In-Camera White Balance Tutorial</a></li> <li><a href="http://photo.tutsplus.com/tutorials/how-to-get-white-balance-correct-in-camera-every-time/">How to get White Balance Correct in Camera Every Time</a> – Exhaustive and detailed guide to in-camera white balance</li> </ul> <p><strong>Note to readers:</strong> <em>Some links in this article are Amazon Affiliate links. Read DIYCraftPhotography’s <a href="/affiliate-disclosure/">full disclosure here</a>.</em></p> <p><strong>Okay, what else is out there? The web is HUGE – tell us what we missed!!</strong></p> <p> </p> ]]></content:encoded> <wfw:commentRss>/ultimate-product-photography-tips-list/feed/</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>1</slash:comments> </item> </channel> </rss> <!-- Performance optimized by W3 Total Cache. Learn more: https://www.boldgrid.com/w3-total-cache/ Served from: diycraftphotography.local @ 2024-06-28 17:49:35 by W3 Total Cache -->