14. Try out different color combinations
Isn’t it great when a picture is entirely black and white, except for one specific item? It turns out that there are applications for that, in fact. One of our favorite apps is Touch Color, which automatically transforms images to grayscale and allows you to fill in the areas you wish to colorize.
Color blocking may be used to draw attention to certain parts of a photograph that you want to stand out, such as a plant or another object with a striking color. In that it may make a single subject stand out, it accomplishes a similar aim to negative space, but, with color blocking, the photo’s other components are kept intact for a unified picture.
15. Avert using zoom
It might be tempting to zoom in on a particular subject while taking a shot from a distance. However, zooming in might cause the image to seem grainy, hazy, or distorted, so it’s really best to avoid it.
As an alternative, make an effort to go closer to your subject—unless it’s a dangerous animal, in which case we recommend maintaining your distance—or shoot the picture from a preset distance and crop it afterwards. You won’t have to sacrifice quality in this method, and a bigger picture is simpler to manipulate or optimize.
16. Observe minute details
You’ve probably heard the saying, “It’s the little things,” and sometimes it applies to pictures as well. Small, detailed, and delicate features may be captured in close-up photographs to create very captivating visual material. A gravel road, a tabletop made of tiles, or peeling paint are just a few examples of textures and patterns to look for.
Pro Tip: To (conservatively) improve the details in your shot, use the “sharpen” tool in your preferred photo-editing program.
17. Use flash only during the day if you must
Occasionally, although seldom at night, activating your camera’s flash may enhance a picture. Any light might seem intrusive and uneven because dark images display a lot sharper contrast than your phone’s flash does.
However, a flash might assist in lightening any dark shadows behind or under your primary subject in areas that are already well-lit.
Look for any dark shadows that you may wish to eliminate when framing your subsequent photo on the ground or up against vertical surfaces. Turn on the flash manually in your camera app if you see any. It’s not a guarantee that your phone will see the shadows you wish to remove even if you set the camera flash to “auto.” Just remember to turn off the flash after you are finished.
The next time you’re taking product photos, think about how Flash might highlight or conceal certain lines and characteristics.
