Snap your own Product Photography part two.

The responses to my post from yesterday surprised me.

As I wrote yesterday, a modern business that uses POS software and e-commerce sometimes must show its products visually today. 

The cheapest and easiest way to do it is to do it yourself. Many individuals mistakenly believe that such product photography is expensive. It is not. Today making good product photos is simple and affordable with the modern smartphones that most of you own. All it needs is a few low-cost items that you can buy for less than $30 in total.

After facing some questions, I decided to prove my point. I went to my house's laundry room and placed a few cardboard sheets in my home in the corner. Here is what it looked like.

After that, I took two items off my desk. Then put them on the cardboard. I stood before them to block the direct sun's rays from the window and took a few pictures. I then quickly edited them using the free app on my smartphone. Here is the result

They aren't perfect to a T, but they're perfect for many purposes because there's nothing wrong with them. 

They would have been perfect with a tripod, a larger sheet of cardboard, and a sheet over the window to block the sun's direct rays properly. 

This is how many small businesses currently operate. This small business owner shows you how she creates stunning product images on YouTube using her smartphone.

It's worth looking at how she does it because it's clear that she is NOT a professional photographer and does an excellent job.

Preparation

The next step is to get ready for the photo shoot once you have all the necessary tools. She selects a background appropriate for the tone and complements the product.

Set up the light

She arranges her product so that its best features are highlighted.

Taking the Pictures

> Try different perspectives and angles to see which works best when taking pictures.

> Ensure the product is the main focus.

> Pay attention to shadows. You do not want shadows.

> As taking a lot of pictures costs nothing, take a lot. You can select the best one later.

Final note

Producing high-quality product images can be free. So, why not give it a go and see how it goes?

If you require assistance, call me. I'm always ready to talk.

Do you have a Solid Information Distribution system that providing your staff with the tools they need to do their job?

This means ensuring they have all the resources they need to do their job. For example, someone is laying out the stock for a department. If they have a current sales report of what is moving now, they can do better. Just moving stock that sells well into a prominent position is a proven method of increasing. If so, would it not be helpful for that person to have that information? If they do not have it, the odds are they will go on feel, not data. That will cost you!

How can your staff give high-grade customers help if they do not have quick access to relevant information? Customers want results fast.

To efficiently perform in your shop, your team need access to such knowledge. Informed employees with instant access to necessary information can work better.

With our system, you can do all that securely.

Make sure your POS System is used to its fullest.

With all the price changes people are having now, this will help check your prices to see whether they are right. It only takes a minute.

In your cash register reports> Stock > Quantity On Hand and Price check.

You will get this screen.

Now I am assuming that your stock levels are correct here. If they are not, then you would use the line immediately below. Put in date since in the stock activity. 

Here I picked tobacco but generally, you use it by supplier here.

Now out comes a report showing the items, cost, the quantity on hand, and the retail price.

Now you can check the details.