This blog was updated on 10 April 2025, for more information connect with our team: https://www.easystore.co/contact 

Product Photography Basics for Beginners: Shoot Like a Pro on a Budget

The look and feel of your eCommerce website can significantly impact how customers perceive your brand. 

Often, trust and credibility are judged by what they see—especially your product photos.

So, what makes a website eye-catching? A big part of it is high-quality product photography. After all, a picture speaks a thousand words.

If you're just starting out and running your online store on a tight budget, hiring a professional photographer might not be feasible. 

But don’t worry—here’s a practical guide to help you take clean, attractive product photos with minimal equipment and cost.

Essential Gear You’ll Need

1. Camera or Smartphone

You don’t need a fancy DSLR. A mirrorless camera with at least 20MP (priced around RM1,800–RM2,200) works great. 

But if that’s still out of budget, your smartphone will do the trick—anything with an 8MP camera or higher can deliver decent shots.

2. Tripod

To avoid shaky or blurry images, a tripod is essential. It keeps your camera steady and your shots consistent. 

Affordable options are widely available on platforms like Lazada, Shopee, or Taobao.

3. Good Lighting in the Right Room

A professional studio isn’t necessary. A room with natural light and white walls will work just fine. 

Make sure the light source is coming from one side to avoid harsh shadows or overexposure.

4. DIY Background

While white backgrounds are clean and minimalistic, they can get boring. 

Add some creativity by making your own DIY product backgrounds using textures or props. 

This makes your product stand out and adds personality to your brand.Watch the video below for DIY background inspiration!

Free Editing Apps to Elevate Your Photos

VSCO

Offers a variety of free and paid filters. Each filter can dramatically change the tone and feel of your product image—perfect for finding your brand’s visual style.

Snapseed

Great for adjusting specific parts of an image that are too dark or too bright. It gives you localized control over brightness, contrast, and more—super handy for fine-tuning.

Typorama

Want to create visuals with text? Typorama lets you generate eye-catching images with beautiful fonts and styles—perfect for marketing content or social posts.

Make Customers Love Buying From You

EasyStore empowers your brand to prioritize customers and enhance their experience, creating a unified customer experience (UCX) that makes customers love buying from you.

Over 50,000 brands have grown their businesses by embracing unified customer experiences (UCX) strategy through EasyStore across multiple sales channels - online store, retail outlets, marketplaces, and social media, ensuring consistency in product and service offerings for a seamless shopping journey.