The iPhone camera is capable of capturing high-quality images, and adding extra gear can elevate your pictures even further. Whether you're a content creator or a small business owner looking to advertise a product, your iPhone is the perfect tool for capturing stunning images. In this article, we’ll highlight five tips to take your iPhone product photography to the next level.

Utilizing natural lighting will elevate your photos. Look for a good window in your home or office and determine the times of day when sunlight is most prominent. This could be in the morning, midday, or even during sunset. Planning ahead will ensure you're ready to capture the perfect shots. If you don’t have natural lighting in your house, you can manipulate your lighting to look like natural daylight.

Setting up a studio doesn’t have to be expensive. All you need is thick, solid-colored paper in your desired shade. Make sure it’s matte to avoid reflections. If you’re aiming for a kitchen aesthetic, consider using tile backdrops—they don’t have to be real tiles. In addition to a solid backdrop, incorporating elements that resemble counters or materials to elevate your product can add depth and dimension to your images.

An attachable macro lens or telephoto lens ensures you're capturing images with optical-quality precision. The SANDMARC Macro Lens allows you to take detailed, close-up shots that highlight every feature of your product. This lets you showcase all that your product has to offer. Meanwhile, the SANDMARC Telephoto Lens is perfect for capturing portrait shots with a natural bokeh effect, adding a professional touch to your photos.

To ensure your product images are as sharp and detailed as possible, it's essential to have a stable setup. Investing in a quality tripod is crucial for photo shoots, especially when rearranging products, props, and lighting. A tripod not only provides stability but also helps you maintain consistent angles for your shots.

Capturing good product photography is truly based off the techniques listed above. It’s about creating depth with props and backdrops, perfected lighting, and utilizing lenses for detailed crisp shots. When it comes to how to angle your camera keeping in step with basic photography techniques, like rule of thirds, or composition.

Read More in our, ‘5 Tips for Better iPhone Photography’ blog.