Are you planning to take eye-catching product photos but don’t have a professional camera? Don’t worry; you can still capture stunning product photos with your smartphone. Here are a few tips and tricks.

1. Use Good Lighting

Lighting is the most critical factor when it comes to product photography. You can take advantage of natural lighting by shooting near a window during morning or late afternoon hours. But if you don’t have access to natural light, you can use artificial light sources like lamps to brighten the product’s features.

🌞 Make sure to shoot in a well-lit room or near a light source to avoid dark, dim pictures.

A smartphone held near a sunny window with curtains to let in bright light.

2. Get the Right Angle

Taking a photo at the right angle can make a significant impact on the product’s appearance. Take multiple shots from different angles, including overhead shots, to showcase its features.

📷 It’s essential to experiment with angles by taking several photos of the product to determine which angle captures its features the best.

A photo of a perfume bottle taken from multiple angles to show its shape and design.

3. Clean Your Lens

One of the most common mistakes people make while taking product photos with their smartphones is having a dirty lens. A smudged or dirty lens can blur the image, making it unappealing.

🧼 Make sure to wipe your phone lens with a clean and soft cloth before taking product photos to avoid unwanted smudges and spots.

A photo of a bottle of transparent nail polish with a spot from a dirty lens at the bottom right corner.

4. Use Props and Backgrounds

Adding props and backgrounds can make your pictures more attractive, engaging and help to tell a story. You can use various items that complement your product to create an appealing scene.

🎭 Be Creative; choose and use props that enhance the product and don’t steal attention from the primary product.

A smartphone photo of a coffee cup with a plate of chocolate cookies on a table with a mug and flower vase in the background.

5. Edit Your Photos

After taking multiple photos of the product, it’s time to select the best shots and edit them if needed. You can use editing apps to adjust the brightness, contrast, and saturation of your photos.

🎨 Choose editing effects and tools that enhance your photos without appearing too artificial or unrealistic.

Smartphone photos of roses with one photo edited using a filter while the other is not.

Taking stunning product photos with your smartphone on a budget is achievable; you need to be creative and honest.

A collage of smartphone photos of a perfume bottle, coffee cup, nail polish, roses edited with different filters.