6 Reasons Why You Should Work With a Photography Studio for Your Next Product Shoot
When it comes to product photography, every brand wants that perfect shot that truly encapsulates the very best elements of their product. So, the real question is how do you maximise the chance of getting that shot? It might surprise you to learn that the answer might not be heading out on location, but rather working with a photography studio.
In this article, we’re going to go over our top 7 reasons why you should work with a photography studio for your next product shoot, whether you’re looking to shoot hero images, flat lay, pack shots or even food photography. Read on to get all the details.
1. Complete control
The main, and probably most important, reason to shoot in a photography studio for your product shoots is the ultimate control that it allows you to have over every element of your shoot. From lighting to positioning to framing to the elements included, shooting in a studio means having ultimate control over every aspect of the shoot.
Being able to control every part of the photo means taking better photos, simply put. The lack of variability means you’ll be able to make fine tuning adjustments to the camera settings and positioning of everything to get that perfect shot.
2. Add props easily
If you’re shooting on location, you’ll generally either need to find props and other elements in the environment themselves, or bring them with you to place and hope that the wind doesn’t move them as you shoot. If you’re in a studio, you can add the props you need and place them carefully wherever you like within the frame – and the best part is, once they’re put in place they won’t move while you shoot.
3. Controlling the lighting
Of course, being in a studio doesn’t mean you can’t get the benefits of natural light. But it does give you a lot more control over that natural light, as you can use windows, reflectors and other lighting control devices to give the best possible lighting for your image.
If you’re shooting outside, you can be a lot more limited in what you can do to control the lighting. If it’s a cloudy day, you can’t add much lighting when you’re outside, but if you’re in a studio you can add some subtle extra lighting to give an even, natural lighting profile to your image.
4. Artificial environment reduces time pressure
Have you ever been shooting outside and then you realise you’re losing the light and you need to rush through the last few shoots on the schedule? If you’re shooting in an artificial environment like a photography studio, you won’t have nearly so many issues with time pressure like this.
Even if you are waiting for the right natural light in a studio, you can get everything set up using artificial lighting, and then just snap away as soon as you get the perfect light.
5. Save setup time
Another way a studio can save you time, and therefore money, is by reducing the amount of set up time required for your photography. In a studio, you can leave your lights setup in between shots and have props and framing ready to go, so you can just swap your products in and out of the shot.
6. Access to a professional kitchen
If you’re doing food photography, access to a professional grade kitchen is a must. It’ll allow you to make sure your food products look at their very best and utilise all the tips and tricks to keep things looking fresh. Plus, if you’re actually preparing dishes to photograph, having the resources of a professional kitchen will make things far easier.
If you’re looking for a photography studio to work with your next product photo shoot, check out Alex Bailey Photography. Our studio has a fully equipped professional kitchen, client area, and all the gear needed to take high quality, scroll stopping product imagery that can bring your brand to life. Get in touch with us here.