Photography & Product Visuals
Low-Light Photography: What Actually Works
Photographing in dim conditions, such as events, interiors and evening scenes, balancing shutter speed, aperture and ISO. Key takeaways Options: slower shutter,...
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Photography & Product Visuals
Photographing Artwork and Flat Items: The Decisions That Matter
Reproducing paintings, prints, textiles and documents accurately, with even lighting, correct color and minimal glare. Key takeaways Lighting: two lights at equ...
Photography & Product Visuals
Camera Sensor Sizes, Done Properly
The physical size of a camera's image sensor, from smartphone sensors to APS-C, full frame and medium format. Key takeaways Full frame: measures about 36 b...
Photography & Product Visuals
Flash Sync Speed and High-Speed Sync, Done Properly
The fastest shutter speed a camera can use with flash, and the high-speed sync mode that works around that limit. Key takeaways Sync speed: often around 1/200 s...
Photography & Product Visuals
Registering Photo Copyrights: The Decisions That Matter
Registering photographs with the U.S. Copyright Office, individually or in groups, to strengthen legal protection. Key takeaways Circular 42: the Copyright Offi...
Photography & Product Visuals
Who Owns Commissioned Photos, Done Properly
The copyright ownership of photographs created by freelance photographers for businesses, and how contracts change it. Key takeaways Default: the photographer o...
Photography & Product Visuals
How to Get Photo Usage Licensing Right
The terms that define how, where and for how long a photograph may be used, from website use to billboards. Key takeaways Scope: licenses define media, duration...
Photography & Product Visuals
How to Get Photographing Jewelry Right
Capturing rings, necklaces, earrings and gemstones so metal, sparkle and detail look accurate and appealing. Key takeaways Jewelry Guides: the FTC's guides...
Photography & Product Visuals
AI-Generated Product Imagery, Done Properly
Using generative AI to create product backgrounds, scenes or entire product images for online stores and ads. Key takeaways Google Merchant Center: requires met...
Photography & Product Visuals
A Practical Guide to Photographing Fabric and Texture
Capturing close-up images that show the weave, finish and texture of fabrics and materials. Key takeaways Raking light: low-angle light reveals surface texture...
Photography & Product Visuals
Showing Product Scale in Photos: The Decisions That Matter
Images that help shoppers understand the real size of products, using people, hands or familiar objects for reference. Key takeaways Research: Baymard finds man...
Photography & Product Visuals
Photographing Packaging and Labels, Done Properly
Capturing boxes, bottles and labels so text is legible, colors are accurate and glare does not hide information. Key takeaways Glare: glossy packaging reflects...
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