Product photography can be a very tricky genre with lots of specific techniques and hidden tricks, but you might be surprised by how much you can accomplish with just a single common modifier. This excellent video will show you how to create a professional product image using nothing but a single softbox.
Coming to you from botvidsson, this excellent video will show you how to create a professional product shot of a pair of KRK powered studio monitors. Of course, the beauty of this is that a softbox is a relatively cheap modifier, and in a studio environment, you can create a very inexpensive setup using just a speedlight. I have always had tremendous respect for product photographers, because it takes such patience and precise control of light, which often takes a good dose of ingenuity to accomplish. Even if you are not into product photography, it can be a great exercise in controlling your lighting that can have benefits in whatever genre you do shoot. Check out the video above for the full rundown.
And if you are interested in learning more about product photography, be sure to check out "The Hero Shot: How To Light And Composite Product Photography With Brian Rodgers Jr.!"
