Ferguson Photography & Design

Product (Tabletop) Photography

Commercial photography of small to medium sized products with or without props.

Soap
Soap

Product photography with props. Used for website.

Technical Info:   Camera: Nikon D7000
Lens: 35-105mm zoom • Lighting: Professional strobes

Copyright © 2013 by JuJuB

  • Soap

    Product photography with props. Used for website.

    Technical Info:   Camera: Nikon D7000
    Lens: 35-105mm zoom • Lighting: Professional strobes

    Copyright © 2013 by JuJuB

  • Kitchen Mitt

    Closeup detail image of kitchen mitt. Used for print catalog and website.

    Technical Info:   Camera: Nikon D7000
    Lens: 105mm macro lens • Lighting: Professional strobes • Background removed (clipped) with Photoshop.

    Copyright © 2013 by PR Housewares

  • Jewelry, Necklace

    Jewelry photography, used for website.

    Technical Info:   Camera: Fuji S2
    Lens: 50mm • Lighting: Professional strobes

    Copyright © 2013 by CC Jewelry

  • Jewelry, Starfish

    Jewelry photography, used for website.

    Technical Info:   Camera: Fuji S2
    Lens: 50mm • Lighting: Professional strobes

    Copyright © 2013 by CC Jewelry

  • Gift Basket

    Product photography, used for website.

    Technical Info:   Camera: Nikon D7000
    Lens: 35-105mm zoom • Lighting: Professional strobes

    Copyright © 2012 by NewHome

  • Power Supply System

    Product photography , Used for trade show display.

    Technical Info:   Camera: Nikon D7000
    Lens: 50mm • Lighting: Professional strobes

    Copyright © 2012 by Autect

  • Kitchen Utensil Rack

    Product photography with props. Used for print catalog and website.

    Technical Info:   Camera: Nikon D7000
    Lens: 35-105mm zoom • Lighting: Professional strobes.

    Copyright © 2013 by PR Housewares

  • Hardware and Micrometer

    Product photography with measurement tool. Used for print catalog and website.

    Technical Info:   Camera: Nikon D7000
    Lens: 35-105mm zoom • Lighting: Professional strobes.

    Copyright © 2019 by PR Housewares

  • Audio Gear

    Product photography of audio amplifiers. Hard lighting was chosen to add some drama and shadows to a simple one color product. Background is digitally created. Used in manufacturer's print advertising.

    Technical Info:   Camera: Fuji S2
    Lens: 35-105 zoom • Lighting: Professional flash • Background: Photoshop

    Copyright © 2003 by Goldmund

  • arora_fs

    Product photography of recording studio equipment. Used in manufacturer's print advertising.

    Technical Info:   Camera: Fuji S2
    Lens: 35-105 zoom • Lighting: Professional flash • Background: Photoshop

    Copyright © 2010 by Aurora

  • Cosmetic Bottle

    Product photography for website.

    Technical Info:   Camera: Nikon D7000
    Lens: 50mm • Lighting: Professional strobes • Background removed (clipped) with Photoshop.

    Copyright © 2011 by Serene

  • Candles

    Getting a good photograph of flame requires a studio shot mixing strobe light and a longer exposure in the darkened room into one exposure. Product photography for print catalog.

    Technical Info:   Camera: Toyo 4x5 monorail
    Lens: 210mm • Film: Kodak EPN transparency • Lighting: Professional strobes

    Photography © 2000 by JT Imports

  • Poker Chips

    Custom poker chips.

    Technical Info:   Camera: Nikon D7000
    Lens: 35-105mm zoom • Lighting: Professional strobes.

    Photography © 2011 by Creative

  • Clothing

    Product photography for a web retailer. Clothing shot on a mannequin and digitally clipped to appear floated.

    Technical Info:   Camera: Fuji S2 digital
    Lens: 35-105 • Lighting: Studio Strobes • Image Manipulation: Photoshop

    Copyright © 2002 by Vnus

  • Magazine Illustrations

    Product photography of a custom built computer case for a magazine article. Used in feature article and front cover.

    Technical Info:   Camera: Fuji S2
    Lens: Assorted • Lighting: Studio Strobes
    Location shoot • Text and Layout: CPU Magazine

    Copyright © 2004 by CPU

  • Game System

    Product and children photographs for video game company. Product images digitally clipped (backgrounds removed).

    Technical Info:   Camera: Sony 707 digital
    Lens: Zoom • Lighting: Hot Lights • Location Shoot • Page Layout: Outsourced

    Copyrighted © 2002 by Game Unit

  • Jacket

    Studio shot of clothing on a mannequin. Originally shot against white seamless paper. The background was digitally created to add some color and contrast. Product photography for print advertising.

    Technical Info:   Camera: Fuji S2
    Lens: 35mm • Lighting: Professional strobes • Background: Photoshop

    Copyright © 2005 by Ruckus

  • Jeans

    Product photography of clothing on a mannequin for an online retailer. Digitally clipped, background removed. Originally shot against seamless paper.

    Technical Info:   Camera: Sony 707 Digital
    Lens: Zoom • Lighting: Hot lights • Background Removal: Photoshop

    Copyright © 2002 by Vnus

  • Skate Shoes

    Product photography of shoes with built in roller skate wheels. Shot on seamless paper. Employed by manufacturer in print advertising and website.

    Technical Info:   Camera: Sony 707 digital
    Lens: zoom • Lighting: Hot lights

    Copyright © 2002 by Skidz

  • Snake

    Product photography for a jewelry designer. Prop is a real (stuffed) rattlesnake. Jewelry photography requires professional lighting in order to present the product well. Images for designer's print advertising and catalog.

    Technical Info:   Camera: Toyo 4x5
    Lens: 210mm • Film: Kodak EPN • Lighting: Professional flash

    Copyrighted © 2000 by Susan Brighten

  • Catalog Photography

    Ceramic tile product photography for a manufacturer's print catalog and advertising. A mix of soft and hard lighting was chosen to insure the carved textures would stand out. Because of the quantity of images needed and the weight of some products, a temporary location photography area was setup at the client's factory.

    Technical Info:   Camera: Fuji S2
    Lens: 35-105mm • Lighting: Professional Flash • Page Layout: Gainey in house

    Photography © 2008 by Gainey

  • Catalog Photography

    Ceramic tile product photography for a manufacturer's print catalog and advertising. A mix of soft and hard lighting was chosen to insure the carved textures would stand out. Because of the quantity of images needed and the weight of some products, a temporary location photography area was setup at the client's factory.

    Technical Info:   Camera: Fuji S2
    Lens: 35-105mm • Lighting: Professional Flash • Page Layout: Gainey in house

    Photography © 2008 by Gainey

  • Poker Chips

    Product photography for custom poker chip manufacturer. Images for print and web.

    Technical Info:   Camera: Fuji S2
    Lens: 35-105mm zoom • Lighting: Professional flash

    Copyrighted © 2008 by Creative

  • Christmas Ornament

    Product photography of a Christmas ornament. Used in print advertising and website.

    Technical Info:   Camera: Fuji S2
    Lens: 35-105mm zoom • Lighting: Professional studio strobes

    Copyright © 2008 by Cube

  • Christmas Ornament

    Product photography of a Christmas ornament. Used in print advertising and website.

    Technical Info:   Camera: Fuji S2
    Lens: 35-105mm zoom • Lighting: Professional studio strobes

    Copyright © 2008 by Cube

  • Artwork Copy

    Painting and other artwork copy work. Professional lighting and perspective control.

    Technical Info:   Camera: Fuji S2
    Lens: 100mm • Lighting: Professional strobes

    Artwork © 2007 by Jones

  • Document Copy

    Document copy work. Professional lighting and perspective control.

    Technical Info:   Camera: Fuji S2
    Lens: 100mm • Lighting: Professional strobes

    Copyrighted © 2002 by Classic Roofing

  • Ventura County Wine

    Product photography, used for website and display ads.

    Technical Info:   Camera: Nikon D7000
    Lens: 35-105mm zoom • Lighting: Professional strobes

    Copyright © 2012 by Calabasas

  • Knife

    Product shot of vitamins for website.

    Technical Info:   Camera: Nikon D7200
    Lens: 28-105mm • Lighting: Studio strobes

    Copyright © 2006 by Nature Source

  • Knife

    Product shot of knife for an import company. In store advertising displays.

    Technical Info:   Camera: Toyo 4x5 monorail
    Lens: 210mm • Film: Kodak EPN transparency • Lighting: Studio strobes

    Copyright © 2002 by JT Imports

  • Model Trains

    Photography for a magazine article. One of our last clients to request film rather than digital files. While we offer either, virtually all of our clients now prefer digital capture.

    Technical Info:    Camera: Nikon F2 35mm
    Lens: Assorted • Lighting: Studio Strobes
    Location Shoot • Page Design: Magazine

    Copyrighted © 2003 by Classic Trains

  • Luggage

    Photography of luggage. Used on website.

    Technical Info:   Camera: Nikon D7200
    Lens: Nikon 28-135mm • Lighting: Studio Strobes • Background replacement: Photoshop

    Copyrighted © 2017 by JKM

  • Torch

    Photography for large display print in manufacturer's trade show booth. This torch is used in the electronics industry to heat “shrink wrap” tubing. Getting a good photograph of flame requires a studio shot mixing strobe light and a much longer exposure in a darkened room combined into one exposure. Background and highlights color created with lighting gels.

    Technical Info:   Camera: Toyo 4x5 monorail
    Lens: 210mm • Film: Kodak EPN transparency • Lighting:Studio strobes with colored gels

    Photography © 2000 by Turbo

  • Velvet

    Velvet color samples for a furniture manufacturer. Digital capture with text added in Adobe Illustrator. Used in both print advertising and website.

    Technical Info:   Camera: Fuji S2
    Text and Layout: Illustrator • Lens: 50mm • Lighting: Professional flash

    Copyrighted © 2004 by Valet Masters

  • Vitamins

    Product photography of vitamin packaging for print and web advertising. Sharp focus limited to front bottles, allowing back bottles to go soft.

    Technical Info:   Camera: Fuji S2
    Lens: Zoom • Lighting: Studio strobes

    Photography © 2005 by Nature's

  • African Toys

    Macro (close-up) product photography of small toy figurines. African basketry used as a background. Print advertising and website.

    Technical Info:   Camera: Sony 707 digital
    Lens: Zoom • Lighting: Hot lights

    Copyright © 2001 by JT Imports

  • Model Car Computer

    Product photography of computer built into model car. Used in print advertising and website.

    Technical Info:   Camera: Fuji S2
    Lens: 35-105mm zoom • Lighting: Professional studio strobes

    Copyright © 2008 by Icon

  • Printed Circuit Board

    Location shot of a printed circuit board from a music recording console. Background (notes) digitally added.

    Technical Info:    Camera: Fuji S2
    Lens: 100mm • Lighting: Studio strobes
    Location shoot • Background: Photoshop

    Copyrighted © 2008 by Tree

  • Printed Circuit Board

    Product photography of women's hat. Used in print advertising and website.

    Technical Info:   Camera: Nikon D7200
    Lens: 28-105mm • Lighting: Studio strobes • Background Removal: Photoshop

    Copyrighted © 2017 by Amare

  • LED Flashights

    Product photography of LED flashights. Used in print advertising and website.

    Technical Info:   Camera: Nikon D7200
    Lens: 28-105mm • Lighting: Studio strobes • Background Removal: Photoshop

    Copyrighted © 2018 by Xstreem

  • Handmade Purse

    Product photography of purse. Used in print advertising and website.

    Technical Info:   Camera: Nikon D7200
    Lens: 28-105mm • Lighting: Studio strobes • Background Removal: Photoshop

    Copyrighted © 2018 by Inlakesh

Larger product images and model/product images are available on another page.

Information on digital background removal (clipping) for product images.

Product Photography

Quality photography in your print advertising and website is very important to selling your product or service. Tabletop photography for medium to small products. Background removal (clipping) is also available.