How to Create a DIY Studio to Improve Your Brand Photography

Before you get started, run through the steps below:

• Set up your at-home studio near a bright natural light source, like a window. You can even shoot outside. Cloudy days are great to avoid harsh sunlight.
• If your window or light source isn't strong enough, you can use white paper or poster board to bounce the light from the window back into your setup.
• While shooting, make sure to leave enough room around your product, giving you space and flexibility to crop later for posts (1:1) and Facebook or Instagram Stories (9:16).
• Use household items, like books, or buy a mobile tripod to stabilize your device.
• Remove clutter from the frame so your products are the main focus.
• Reposition your camera to get more use out of your space and create a diverse library of assets. Change angles, capture detailed close-up shots and consider swapping out backgrounds.

Watch the video below to see each of these steps put into practice.