If you have an online business that sells jewellery or thinking of starting one then there are a few things that you need to focus on. One of them is photography of your products.
Photography is one of the most important aspects of an online business. Because it is the only way customers will trust you and believe in your company if you sell them exactly what you make them see.
Also, good product photographs affect the decision of the buyer whether they want the product or not. If the product is good but the photo quality is not up to the mark then your product won’t sell.
That’s why it is important to give your time and attention while photographing your products especially when it comes to jewellery.
Here are a few tips that you can keep in mind before doing your first jewellery photo shoot
1. Clean products first
The first and most important step of starting a photo shoot is to clean your jewellery thoroughly. Sometimes there are smudges and fingerprints left on a product that is easily visible in the photos. Avoid such minor yet visible imperfections while shooting
2. Always click in natural light
Clicking in bad lighting may lead to poor color correction, and black shadows and may mislead the actual color. Lighting is an important part that needs special focus. Natural light avoids such mishaps and makes sure that the pictures come out true to the product.
3. Shoot from different angles
Because the only way customers see your product is through pictures, make sure that you give them all the different angles to see the complete product. It helps them to make an easy decision and they can know what they are exactly buying.
4. Use a tripod
Tripod is an important tool if you are a beginner. They ensure that the pictures come out clean and crisp. As they hold the camera more steadily than a human hand can.
5. Professionally edited photos
No matter how good your photo shoot turns out to be, it will always require some editing. However, editing if went overboard may make the product look fake. The main goal of editing is to make sure the photos look flawless yet true to their reality. That’s why you need to be sensitive yet professional while editing your photos.
These were the 5 photography tips that you can keep in mind if you are a beginner. Rest there are many things that you will learn through experience and practice. You just need to give your best.