Clean white background
I think a plain white background looks really professional and simple! It emphasises the product you are talking about more and definitely does not distract the reader from the purpose of the photo! I recommend using two pieces of white foam board and creating an L shape on a flat surface, as you can see in the left photo! If you have a DSLR set it to a large aperture (e.g f5.6) as it creates the perfect blurry effect so you won't even see where the two pieces of board join together!
Flat overhead background
If you are taking a shot from above of products lying flat then i would recommend using one piece of white foam board, card or even just paper on a flat surface. Then you can position your products however you like on top. I think the white makes colours pop more so if for example you're photographing nail polish like me then the colours look a lot more vibrant!
Fairy light background
This is my favourite one, i think it is so pretty! For this i placed my fairy lights at the far end of my table and placed the product very close to the front of the table as the bigger the gap the better as it really helps with the depth of field and increases the blurriness of the lights! I then set my camera to a large aperture which makes the lights even more blurry and adds to the twinkly effect.
So those are a few of my favourite background choices! Let me know what you think of them, and if you have any of your own tips to share then write them in the comments below!
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This is such good advice.. I always lay mine on a flat surface but I love the fairy lights idea. I will have to try it! Great post - thank you :D xx
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DeleteI love the background ideas and totally agree with what you've said. :)
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DeleteSuper helpful! So far I've only really experimented with repurposed wood or plain white backgrounds. I love how the wood gives it that rustic feel!
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DeleteThe fairy light background is so pretty and I don't see many people doing this either :-) The background of choice at the mo seems to be white/brown rustic wood xx
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DeleteGreat tips. Flat lays are my favourite! I tend to use whatever's lying around - my battered floorboards and coffee table at the moment - but I think it works :) natural light is my ultimate need!
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DeleteLove the fairy lights background! I use a wooden table in my garden, it adds a new dimension but is still plain enough for the product to be the focus :)
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DeleteThis is such a great idea! So many bloggers look for backgrounds. I use my Mum's dressing table as it's white and so is the wall - win!
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DeleteThese tips are awesome, they do make a difference! If ever photographing nail polish, I know what to do now. Thank you for writing this, might try the fairy lights idea with some other little things I want to photograph.
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