In previous articles we looked at tips and recommendations for photographing products against white backgrounds and with a reflection in the background. The most difficult product photography of all is when you’re working with highly reflective objects or glass. So let’s take a look at how to make these look great.
Items shot with a white background are a classic you can use almost anywhere. Read on for the ins and outs of these standard shots.
You don’t need to rent a studio, look for a big room, or own expensive equipment. You can work your way into product photography by photographing small objects. It will also give you a chance to practice your work with light. You just need a few common props that you probably already own.
We see many product photos daily in our consumeristic society. They call out to us in all their perfection on the Internet, in flyers, in department stores... but for us as photographers, they raise the question: can they be even better? Of course they can! Read on for tips on how to excel in product photography and make sure your product photos live their lives in public, not just on your disk.
Need to remove the background from a photo but don’t want to spend time manually selecting the subject? With Zoner Studio’s AI-powered tools, you can do it in just a few clicks. AI automatically detects the main subject and removes the background for you.
A mirror is an ordinary object everyone has at home. However, in photography, a mirror can become a surprisingly versatile prop. It can hide certain things, reveal something outside the frame, divide an image into several parts, or connect two completely different worlds.
From his first point-and-shoot camera and a childhood fascination with nature to becoming a Zoner Studio ambassador, Kevin Bruseby describes how he found his own direction in photography in this personal story. He also shares why he decided to focus on nature and storytelling, and how editing became an integral part of his creative process.
Bokeh isn't just about how much a lens blurs the background. Its appearance is determined by an entire range of optical properties—from the shape of the aperture blades to internal lens design and optical aberrations. Let’s take a look at how bokeh is rendered, what causes “cat’s eyes” and “onion rings,” and how your camera body itself can influence the appearance of bokeh.
As photographers, we are constantly searching for what we’re doing wrong. But sometimes it isn’t a mistake that’s holding us back, but rather something we keep doing the same way over and over again. A habit that once helped us can become a barrier that stops us from experimenting, making decisions, and developing our own signature style. Here are six photography habits that are worth reevaluating.
