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.