Digital Photography & Imaging - Week 6
28.10.2025 - 31.10.2025 (Week 6)
Cheyenne Liew Khye Yean / 0378330
Digital Photography & Imaging / Bachelor of Design (Hons) Creative Media
Project 2
LECTURE
Product & Studio Shoot
How to Take Product Shoots
1. Choosing the Right Equipment
- CAMERAS: DSLRs or mirrorless cameras with interchangeable lenses are preferred.
- SMARTPHONES: Budget-friendly option that often have multiple lenses, manual mode, and allows for the ability to shoot in RAW format, giving more flexibility in post-processing.
2. Tripod and Mounts
- A sturdy tripod is essential for keeping the camera stable and eliminates camera shake, especially when shooting with slower shutter speeds or in low light conditions.
3. Lighting
- Proper lighting is key to creating visually appealing product photos.
- Continuous lighting solutions, such as LED panels or soft boxes, provide a constant light source that allows for seeing how the light falls on the product in real-time.
4. Preparing the Scene
- Involves selecting appropriate backgrounds, setting up light sources strategically, and arranging the product to showcase its best features.
5. Selecting Backgrounds
- Use a background light that complements the product without overpowering it.
- Ensure the background provides enough contrast to make the product stand out.
- Consider using different textures and materials like wood, fabric, or marble to add visual interest.
6. Setting up Light Sources
- NATURAL LIGHT: set up shot near a large window to take advantage of soft, diffused light.
- ARTIFICIAL LIGHT: position main light source at a 45-degree angle to the product to create attractive shadows and highlight textures.
- Experiment with different lighting setups to find what works best for a specific product, adjust until desired effect is achieved.
7. Arranging the Product
- Place the product in the centre of the background, ensuring it is well-lit and in focus.
- Use odd numbers and vary the heights and angles of the product.
- Pay attention to small details like alignment, spacing, and cleanliness of the product.
Photo Shooting Techniques
1. Using a Tripod
- Maintains consistency in shots and ensures sharp and clear images.
- Frees up hands and makes it easier to adjust products or make subtle changes.
2. Finding the Right Angles
- EYE-LEVEL SHOTS: mimics how customers would see them in-store.
- 45-DEGREE ANGLE: shows multiple sides in a single shot.
- TOP DOWN / FLAT LAY: showcases multiple items at once.
- CLOSE-UPS / MACRO SHOTS: highlights unique qualities and craftsmanship.
TUTORIAL
Figure 1.1 DIY Product Photography
PRACTICAL
Mr. Fitri instructed us to begin with the first part of this task, which is to start with our research. We should have a reference moodboard, 5 summaries, and sketches of our ideas.
Figure 2.1 Reference Moodboard (Sources: Reference 1, Reference 2, Reference 3), Week 6 (29/10/2025)
I picked these few because most of the objects used are everyday household items, and I didn't want to stress too much about searching for something not so common.
After I was done with the moodboard, I searched around my house for a few objects, mainly ones with similar shapes, or things that could be merged together to create a new meaning.
IDEA SUMMARIES
IDEA #1:
Tape Dispenser + CD - Visual wordplay on audio/video tape.
IDEA #2:
Battery + Soda Can - Can be combined to form an energy drink.
IDEA #3:
Toaster + Bag Straps - Could be an unusual novelty handbag.
IDEA #4:
Lemon + Perfume Tip - Highlights the strong scents of lemon by being used as perfume.
IDEA #5:
Pliers + Pencils - Both have similar shapes but with no particular meaning.
EXTRAS (NOT SELECTED)
IDEA #6:
Lip Balm + Blade - Makes for a convenient compact blade.
IDEA #7:
Ruler + Belt - Can be used as an accessory as well as a useful measuring tool.
Figure 2.2 Idea #1, Week 6 (31/10/2025)
Figure 2.3 Idea #2, Week 6 (31/10/2025)
Figure 2.4 Idea #3, Week 6 (31/10/2025)
Figure 2.5 Idea #4, Week 6 (31/10/2025)
Figure 2.6 Idea #5, Week 6 (31/10/2025)
REFLECTION
This week was pretty busy due to the submission of a different module, so I feel like some ideas are a little basic. However, I think it'll make the process easier in the long run. It took me a while of rummaging around my house to find objects of similar shapes that I was happy with, but I quite like the options I ended up with.
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