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Taking Great Pictures for Websites

By , About.com Guide

Photographing Products is a Little Different
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If you’re photographing products for your website, you want to make sure that they stand out. Many people rely on photos to make their purchasing decisions, so having a good product photo could make the sale.

  • Zoom in on the product. If you can’t zoom in, then crop the photo down to just the product you’re highlighting.
  • Light your product well. People won’t want to buy it if they can’t see it.
  • Provide multiple angles. If you can, take photos of the product from multiple sides. This gives your customers more information.

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