6 Things to Know Before Shooting E-Commerce Photography + Tips and Tricks to Get Started on a Budget

When it comes to e-commerce photography, it can be very tedious work. What sets apart an amateur online store from a professional one? How can you create consistency in your product photos and streamline your process? In this video, we cover 6 critical items to know and consider before you even begin shooting for your online store.

Don't have money for a studio or fancy photo equipment? No problem! We also have a few tips & tricks you can easily apply that will get you professional looking product photos. These tips are so easy, you can literally do it today with items in your house.

To skip directly to a certain topic here are the time stamps for each part.

0:00 - Welcome
1:30 - Creating Consistency
1:51 - Background Color
2:10 - Clipping vs. Original background
2:50 - Product Photo Dimensions
3:17 - Physical Product Dimensions
3:48 - Zoom Feature
4:13 - File Size
5:15 - Budget Tip 01 | Shoot Clothes on a Hanger
9:22 - Budget Tip 02 | Shoot Product in Environment
11:24 - Budget Shooting Warning
12:28 - Budget Tip 03 | What to do if You Don't Have Lights
13:40 - JohnXSantos for Help with Shopify Setup
13:55 - eCommerce Before & After Example

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[ProperWorldwide]

We just dropped a new video on our channel about shooting product photos for use in banners, ads and social posts. Give it a watch if you're intersted! 🌐

[amalbarque]

Yes to more on actually shooting the clothes

[nicolecunningham]

Thank you soooo much for taking the time to share this info! I work with art directors and marketers, and they don’t usually suffer fools or newbies gladly. So the fact that you’re willing to help out total strangers on the interwebs is amazing. Respect.

[care]

Omg thank you both so much for sharing all these tips!

[zoegonzales]

I really appreciate how in depth you went in this video. Even made sure to go back and add more information, great content! Very helpful ✨

[ijyoyo]

It was fantastic as a web developer I know the feeling of having so images it’s so important. I don’t think enough people talk about how faster images need to be and how to exactly reduce your images said that they work out and the good on the website awesome job thank you for creating this video.

[josephchan]

One of my favorite videos. Good tips on creative process of taking photos of clothing and products on low budget. Thanks.

[cokimbo]

Great Video Buddy! thanks for the tips

[FailWhaleGail]

Subscribed! Super informative and practical video, keep it up :) Would also like videos on specific things you use / do e.g which camera to use / how to setup

[MoonDoggys]

You guys have some great advice, can't wait to see more content on your channel!

[kristopherst-germain]

Thanks for sharing the knowledge!! Awesome video!!

[FreshyFrsh]

Love this video and tips! Truly useful information for any ecomm or brand wanting to optimize their products. Thanks for sharing your expertise and making this video.

[luisag]

Man the way y’all made this video! Kept it so real !! Like okay THANK YALL !! For real I’m a small business owner and these tips 🥹 THANK YOU

[Entertained]

As someone who just sells clothes that rank and has no fashion or consumer sense, this video was a goldmine. Thanks you.

[pnwkyne]

Good stuff! We don't have the budget for professional photography, so I do everything here in our store, using natural light at the right time of day as much as possible. This is very helpful for understanding a few other methods that can be used to get a better white background.

[ashleybrenda___]

Great video! Yes, please more details on the size to export, create a realistic shadow on PS and other things would be great!

[OfficialDylanCole]

God bless Im getting my clothing brand started ‼️

[thecoach]

Loved this video, it confirmed what I was doing was close to right!

[palomarAI]

Great content and super important! Looking forward to a lot more content on your channel!

[AmandaLoveSantos]

wow you guys 👏🏼 this video came out at just the right time. now pls excuse me while I go work on some photos ✌🏼💫