Product Photography Tips: Take Better Photos of Your Handmade Products 📸

[@CreativeHiveCo]

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[@masterphotog4131]

WOW! Being a professional photographer, I'm impressed with your knowledge of product photography. Keep up the good work!

[@CreativeHiveCo]

Wow, thank you! I appreciate that!

[@pinescherry]

I’m a jewelry designer and every single thing you’ve said here is brutally true . The sunlight is definitely not the best source of light EVER , The light box works wonderfully , i use one and it’s made my life soo much easier , no matter the time of day /night I can get great shots of my inventory . Thanks for all your wonderful and assuring tips ! Love your work ♥️

[@CreativeHiveCo]

I'm so glad to hear that the light box worked for you. Jewelry is SO TOUGH to get right and I really think that it helps so much. Thank you for watching, Charlene!

[@marianagomez2400]

Hi Charlene! I´m looking for a good light box for jewelry, which one worked for you? Thanks so much!

[@catarinasoares8841]

I'm about to start my hobby into a business and the photography side of things is driving me crazy. Your videos which I've binged watched today because I stumbled across them are amazing. Making me more confident in starting my small little business. Thank you so much for sharing.

[@CreativeHiveCo]

Thank you so much for your kind comments! I'm so happy you've been watching and you've been finding the videos helpful. If you subscribe, you'll also be alerted to when I post something new!

[@807002044]

I share the exact same sentiments! Great video, great channel!

[@hannaho888]

Oh my sky! Girl you are a genie in the bottle! I ve learnt from you so much, and I’m putting you into my daily schedule to listen to your “lessons” when I have my morning cuppa coffee(a huge mug). Again, thank you so so much for your generosity on sharing your knowledges and experiences, they are so valuable!!! I truly appreciate them 💕🥳

[@CreativeHiveCo]

That's awesome, Hanna! Thanks for putting me on the schedule - I feel so honored! 💖

[@diyhomemelly3024]

Thanks for sharing the umbrella trick with us 😍😎

[@CreativeHiveCo]

You are so welcome Melly!

[@bellabella11082]

Hi Mei, thank you for all the advices. Whenever I have questions, I watch your videos. I do not watch all of them at once because it might overwhelm me with new info, but I watch it along my process. They are very detailed and helpful. They are like a guide book for me. I want to say thank you for your effort and experience!

[@CreativeHiveCo]

Hi Thu! Thank you so much for being here and watching my videos! I really appreciate that and I'm happy to hear that they are helpful to you.

[@Kayla-hw6hx]

I wish i had time to binge watch all of your videos! Love your content thank you so much for sharing all of your knowledge. I cant wait to learn more.

[@CreativeHiveCo]

Haha thanks Kay! 😊🌹

[@missone43]

I enjoy and learn with every video you put out! You would be an excellent teacher. Thanks so much!

[@CreativeHiveCo]

Wow, thank you! I really appreciate that!

[@neish9520]

Agreed.

[@zefalcon6947]

Exactly

[@melyssacollins4553]

Just a tip for a low cost light box- go to dollar tree and get white poster board and a white plastic table cloth- works great! Just be careful with how you light it so it doesn’t melt!

[@CreativeHiveCo]

Handy tip!

[@lindac.4199]

I love to see you do a video on how to create a marketing video for your customers. You do such a great job at this. Thanks!

[@CreativeHiveCo]

Hi Linda! Thank you! Do you mean a marketing video like a product demonstration or like a sales video to sell a product? Appreciate your feedback and suggestions!

[@lindac.4199]

@@CreativeHiveCo I love your video on creating product photos...you provide wonderful info about lighting and equipment. I would love for you to do the same kind of video about making a video...either for selling product...but perhaps even as an introduction of oneself and our businesses to place perhaps on our websites, etc. Thanks!

[@CreativeHiveCo]

@@lindac.4199 That's a great idea, Linda! Thank you for suggesting that!

[@TheKit2000]

Brilliant. I am an amateur photographer and helped a family member with their shots for their website. I have a lot of photographer friends and one who loves product shots. Might look to getting some 121 advice and tips from her too. Another amazing - easy to follow guide Mei. Thank you.

[@CreativeHiveCo]

So kind of you to help! The photography work can be fun when you get into it! 📸

[@divinelovelight4110]

🌈So glad I found u!! U really are so cute and brilliant! Thanks so much for all your videos🌀

[@CreativeHiveCo]

Yay!! So happy to hear that you're enjoying my videos Joy! I'll see you around. 😊🌹

[@MomisDesigns]

I want to tell you how much I appreciate your videos . You take the time to explain so well. Thank you for all the ideas, tips and suggestion many Blessings

[@CreativeHiveCo]

Thank you so much for your kind comments. I appreciate them so much! 💖

[@neish9520]

Excellent, useful info once again. You’re a gem of valuable information Mei. Thank you.

[@CreativeHiveCo]

My pleasure! I'm happy that this one was useful to you!

[@bethbosheers8096]

Hello Mei, and thank you for your appreciated hard work! You are doing an excellent, intelligent service, for every small, art driven business, and every potential one. Great information and sound advice, from a very talented artist, and successful entrepreneur! I have just taken some amazing photos of my product, and then I found your channel. Apparently, I accidentally used lighting in the right way, LOL! I am about to open a small business, on line, and I’m excited and nervous! All the best to you and every artist/entrepreneur, everywhere! ❤️😊🙏🏼😎

[@CreativeHiveCo]

Ha! I love when happy accidents work out! And congrats on starting a new business Beth! That IS exciting!

[@gmarie2615]

Hi Mei, my jewelry is hand painted and under glass. I take my product photos outside. I found that the direct light works well, however like you said it is inconsistent. Would a photo box work for me? The glass can be tough to photograph. Thanks for all the wonderful insight and information you share with us all! 🌷

[@CreativeHiveCo]

Absolutely, G Marie! Here's a blog post you might find helpful: www.creativehiveco.com/how-to-get-perfect-photos-on-white-background/

[@gmarie2615]

Will do! Thank you for the speedy response! ☺️

[@thedesertapple9734]

You are the best!

[@CreativeHiveCo]

Awww, thank you so much! I really appreciate that!

[@TheBoldandUnbothered.podcast]

Okay but your necklace charms are to cute tho 😍💜

[@CreativeHiveCo]

Aww, thank you so much! 💗

[@clarencekayeestefanio7749]

thank you so much.. keep making videos that help us improve our small business especially those like me that just started our own business this pandemic for living

[@CreativeHiveCo]

Thank you so much for watching!

[@marianagomez2400]

I loved your video! It was very helpful to me. Which light box do you recommend for jewelry? I got one a few months ago but the light is too cold and gives my pictures a blueish tone just as you said. Thanks so much!!

[@CreativeHiveCo]

Hi Mariana! Here's a list reviewing different photoboxes for jewelry - you can see which best fits your needs. fixthephoto.com/light-box-for-jewelry-photography.html

[@marianagomez2400]

@@CreativeHiveCo Great! Thank you so much Mei!

[@sandramccray9961]

Love your information and videos! Please talk about how to add sales taxes to purchases and how to set aside that tax money to pay state and federal income taxes owed. I’m thinking of starting an online wreath business. Hope my request makes sense. Thank u!

[@CreativeHiveCo]

Hi Sandra, most platforms will automatically calculate sales taxes for you. This page from Shopify lays out some good information for this. help.shopify.com/en/manual/taxes As far as setting aside that money, you may want to keep a running log of what you've collected in your bookkeeping software and make sure you keep that available to pay out in your business bank account.

[@luisavigilante768]

Fantastic tips!

[@CreativeHiveCo]

Thank you so much for watching, Luisa!

[@spycellayoutube]

Thank you Teacher 😀😄

[@CreativeHiveCo]

You're welcome 😊

[@paintingtheskykingdom9005]

great video, I wonder if lightboxes like this will work for watercolor paintings. I guess I'll google photography of paintings. I have seen in the past where photographing outdoor is recommended but where I live the weather is indeed very unreliable

[@CreativeHiveCo]

Because the lights are outside the lightbox, the light would be filtered so it should just brighten up the painting without changing the color drastically or washing it out.

[@AccountabilityCorner]

Thank you for this video it is very helpful. I'm just starting out my handmade jewelry buisness.

[@CreativeHiveCo]

That's great! You may like this video, if you haven't seen it yet: kzbin.info/www/bejne/Y2rQZmd4ZdOMiKc

[@umeshbagri4501]

Great video thanks 🙏

[@CreativeHiveCo]

Glad you enjoyed it! Thank you so much for watching!

[@gilbertsodosta4394]

Hi thanks for your blogs it helped a lot it gives us a step ahead ideas. How did you decide for your packaging? Did you make it too? Please give us a tip. Thanks 😊

[@CreativeHiveCo]

Hi Gilbert! I'm so glad you've found my information helpful. That means so much to me! I chose packaging that would best highlight my products and make them look professional and also to keep them safe in stores and in transit. I don't make my own packaging, but source them online from places like papermart.com.

[@pocketlearner9681]

Thank you for this, very helpful. I have an enduring problem I need help with. My products are very shiny and are placed in a glass frame. I use my iPhone to take the picture and inevitably my image and whatever is behind me ends up in the picture. How can I avoid this?

[@CreativeHiveCo]

This article can help with reflective surfaces: digital-photography-school.com/how-to-photograph-reflective-surfaces/

[@Justthefurofus]

I loved this video! Thank you so much!!

[@CreativeHiveCo]

So happy to hear that! Thank you Christine!

[@nandykats1432]

The 11 people who disliked are probably the ones who are not even into business 😂

[@CreativeHiveCo]

Oh well, there's always someone!

[@jvnd2785]

Or maybe they are in a less privileged position, unlike the snotty brats who can afford a large room just to take pics in it? I am disabled person on a welfare check with no family and I cannot afford more than to rent a single bedroom in a shared house. There is just enough room for a folding table (to do my crafts), my wardrobe and my foldable bed. Not even an inch more. There is no room for me to have a lightbox and 3 lamps (where would I keep them when not in use??). I cannot own a fancy smartphone as I have loads of seizures every day and could easily go through (smash during a seizure) 3-4 phones every month. All my pics are taken outdoors on a friend's phone. They may not look great but they are the best I can do.

[@ruefeee]

So well explained and makes perfect sense. I needed this information. Thanks

[@CreativeHiveCo]

So happy to hear this helped, Lisa! 🤓

[@Slimm_Sheedah1]

I can’t seem To get the glare off my photos. I have glass finish and words underneath, I can’t ever see the Beauty of my pieces

[@CreativeHiveCo]

You might find this article helpful, Elle! digital-photography-school.com/how-to-photograph-reflective-surfaces/?fbclid=IwAR0zxmD7MEAAApS-LB1qLJIeJth4D33CjFh__xy5-oanwPZpLLIcyjGZqW4

[@annarodriguez7008]

hello my friend. I actually own a light box from amazon but I do noticed that the gold chain changes it color to a brazzy or orange color. to get the white clean background its almost impossible.

[@CreativeHiveCo]

You may need to edit the settings on your camera, or retouch the photo to remove the brassiness.

[@sandrabiscarner9217]

What about things that hang on the wall, such a wreath?

[@CreativeHiveCo]

You can definitely photograph wall-hanging items like wreaths beautifully! I’d suggest hanging the wreath against a plain or lightly textured wall with good, soft lighting to prevent shadows.

[@buzzin6895]

can you use a green screen as the background?

[@CreativeHiveCo]

Absolutely! Here's a great video on how it works: kzbin.info/www/bejne/ioiQeIWBr6qtm5Y

[@hojoinhisarcher]

OK:)

[@CreativeHiveCo]

Thank you for watching!

[@SequoiaSleeps]

“How you can avoid harsh shadows is to first of all avoid using flesh, never take photos with flesh.” I heard that wrong and I was very confused for a second there

[@CreativeHiveCo]

So sorry for any confusion! I hope it makes sense now!

[@YoutuberL1M]

Are you Lyla From Lis2?

[@CreativeHiveCo]

Yeah you found me! :P