Great product photos increase trust and conversion. With a DIY light setup and a few online tools you can create ecommerce-ready images without expensive studio gear.
1. Set Up Lighting
- Place the product near a window with indirect daylight; use white foam boards to bounce light and remove shadows.
- For consistent light, invest in two budget softboxes (45° left/right) and shoot on a clean table.
2. Capture Multiple Angles
Shoot straight-on, 45°, overhead, and detail shots. Keep the camera at eye level for lifestyle scenes and use a tripod for consistent framing.
3. Remove Backgrounds
- Use remove.bg or Clipdrop to isolate the product.
- Replace with a light gray or on-brand gradient in Canva to keep focus on the product.
4. Retouch & Polish
Adjust white balance and contrast in Photopea or Lightroom Mobile. Use the healing brush to clean dust or scratches. Add soft drop shadows or reflections for a premium look.
5. Export for Every Channel
- Website hero: 2000 px on the long edge (PNG or WEBP).
- Marketplace listings: 1600×1600 square JPG (quality 90+).
- Social teasers: 1080×1350 portrait.
6. Add Callouts in uBlur
For spec sheets or launch decks, import the product photo into uBlur to blur confidential pricing, highlight key features, or drop text labels--all without uploading to third-party servers.