Product Photography For Beginners

This is the fourth and final video in my $100 Product Photography Challenge — where the goal was simple: Create four portfolio-worthy product images using everyday items… with a total budget of just $100. In this episode, we tackle what might be the most difficult product of the entire series: A simple… tea bag. Not difficult because of lighting. Not difficult because of gear. But difficult because it’s boring. So the challenge becomes: How do you make something ordinary look premium, intentional, and portfolio-ready? In this video, I’ll show you: • How I developed a rustic concept to elevate a simple product • How to use an old apple box and basic materials to create texture • How to make the liquid in a glass “pop” using one simple IKEA lamp • Why product preparation saves HOURS in editing • My full Photoshop cleanup workflow (healing brush, clone stamp, patch tool, content-aware fill) • The Lightroom colour grading steps that create contrast and mood • How to use subtle colour grading to make warm tones stand out • Why lighting control matters more than expensive gear This entire series proves something important: You do not need expensive lighting or complex setups to create professional-looking images. You need intention, control, and creativity. If you’re doing the challenge along with me, I’d love to see your images — drop a link in the comments. ⸻ 🎁 FREE RESOURCES 📸 ADOBE LIGHTROOM KEYBOARD SHORTCUT GUIDE: https://bit.ly/3eK6QVL 🎨 FREE Preset for you to download: https://www.ministryofphoto.com ⸻ 🌍 Come Say Hi Website: https://dancantero.com.au Ministry of Photo: https://ministryofphoto.com Facebook:   / dancantero   Twitter:   / dancantero   Instagram:   / dancanterophotography   ⸻ If you found this helpful, please hit the Like button — it really helps the channel. And subscribe if you want more practical, real-world photography tutorials like this.