Is Dodge and Burn or Frequency Separation Better?

by Rob Stanley Stanley | Nov 22, 2021 | E-commerce Photography, london, Product Photographer, Product Photography

This article is all about two incredible editing techniques that a product photographer or packshot studio should be aware of. Dodge and burn, and frequency separation both allow you to retouch a product photograph but they each have their advantages. The aim here is...

How Can I Use Natural Light to Improve My Product Photography?

by Rob Stanley Stanley | Nov 18, 2021 | commercial photography, london, Product Photographer, Product Photography

When working on a project outside, natural light is a powerful tool that can both challenge you but also deliver outstanding results when used correctly. We have a top tip for all readers who ever wondered about how to best use natural light in product photography. So...

How Much Shadow Should I Use in My Product Photography?

by Rob Stanley Stanley | Nov 15, 2021 | commercial photography, Cosmetic Photography, E-commerce Photography, london, Packshot Studio, Product Photographer, Product Photography

We are fortunate to work in an era of modern camera equipment that allows a product photographer or packshot studio to capture all of the luminosities between the darkest and brightest parts of an image. The question this raises is what is the most effective set up...

How to Get the Best Product Photos of Drinks

by Rob Stanley Stanley | Nov 15, 2021 | commercial photography, E-commerce Photography, london, Product Photographer, Product Photography

One of the most exciting projects that an individual product photographer or packshot studio can work on is food and drink. For this article, we are going to focus on drinks and some helpful tips on how to get the very best product photos. It may appear simple at...

Focus Stacking – A Quick Guide for Product Photography

by Rob Stanley Stanley | Nov 11, 2021 | commercial photography, E-commerce Photography, london, Product Photographer, Product Photography

The concept of focus stacking is one that people new to product photography may not know much about or have any experience of. It may also seem somewhat complicated and confusing but fortunately, there are some simple methods you can follow to make the most of this...