Lighting techniques for photographing Taobao products

The basic principle of photography is the problem of light source. One of the very important reasons for whether Taobao products are good or not is the light source. Many people cannot take good-looking pictures because they cannot master the light, so they must first learn to use light to express the characteristics of the product. Different products have different shooting techniques when using lights. The following is an introduction to the lighting techniques for Taobao product photography:

Lighting techniques for products with rough surfaces: Products with rough surfaces include cotton and linen products, fur, etc. In order to reflect the texture and layering, it is recommended to use side effects. Light (Figure 2A) or reverse side light (Figure 2B), that is, lighting from the side of the object. This will create some shadows on the item, showing the undulating characteristics of the surface of the item, making it more three-dimensional. Avoid frontal exposure of light to objects.

Lighting tips for products with smooth surfaces: Products with smooth surfaces include metal jewelry, porcelain, etc. They have strong reflective capabilities. If you use direct lighting to shoot, the reflected light will be very strong, and the light path Single, the photos taken are prone to local strong reflections, which look like overexposure. When photographing this type of product, it is recommended to use soft scattered light or indirect light (Figure 2C), that is, reflected light. For example, the light shines on a reflector or other object with ordinary reflective capabilities, and then the reflected light is used to illuminate the object being photographed. This will give you a soft lighting effect.

Lighting techniques for transparent products: Transparent products include glassware, crystal, etc. When photographing such items, in order to show the clear and transparent texture of the product, it is recommended to use side light or bottom light (Figure 2D ). The bottom light is shot from the bottom of the object upwards, which can well express the translucent texture of transparent products.

The use of light in shadowless still life: In some product photos, there is no projection at all in the picture processing. The lighting method for this kind of photo is to use a set up glass table, place the product to be photographed on it, and lay a larger piece of white paper or translucent tracing paper under the glass table. The light acts on the top of the paper from below. Through this bottom light, you can take photos of the product without projection. If necessary, you can also add a little auxiliary lighting to the product from above. In this case, you should pay attention to the brightness ratio of the bottom light and the front light, and it should not be too strong.