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Kasey Swan
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Hey! I'm Kasey! I'm a product and commercial photographer and videographer based in Utah and I want to help others grow and scale their photography business. Here, you'll find tips, tricks, tutorials, and inspiration for your next shoot.
Is It Worth Becoming a Product Photographer in 2025? My Honest Take
Are you wondering if product photography is still a viable career path in 2025? In this video, I’m sharing my top 10 reasons why becoming a product photographer is absolutely worth it-whether you're just starting out or looking to transition into a more creative field.
If you're passionate about creativity, freedom, and flexibility, this video will give you the insider scoop on why product photography is one of the best ways to build a fulfilling and profitable career.
Here's what you'll learn in this video:
✨ The growing demand for high-quality product images in e-commerce
✨ Why brands are still seeking real, authentic photos despite AI advancements
✨ How to scale your business and increase your earning potential
✨ The benefits of time freedom and the flexibility to work from anywhere
If you're considering making the leap into freelance product photography, or just want to know more about the industry, this video is for you!
Who is this video for?
Aspiring product photographers
Freelancers looking for creative career paths
Entrepreneurs interested in building a photography business
Creatives who want a flexible, work-from-home lifestyle
Also, I'm doing a giveaway! Once we hit 1000 subscribers, I'm giving away 3 backdrops to 1 winner. Official rules below.
Official Rules for the Custom Backdrop Giveaway
NO PURCHASE NECESSARY. A purchase will not increase your chances of winning. By entering this giveaway, you agree to these official rules.
1. Eligibility:
This giveaway is open to legal residents who are 18 years of age or older who live in the United States. Void where prohibited. The giveaway is subject to all applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations. You must have a valid UA-cam account to enter.
2. How to Enter:
To enter the giveaway, you must complete the following steps:
Subscribe to the @kaseyswanphoto UA-cam Channel.
Bonus Entry: For an additional bonus entry, follow my Instagram account [@kaseyswanphoto] and comment your Instagram handle on this UA-cam video.
Note: Your UA-cam subscription must be public to verify your entry.
3. Entry Period:
The giveaway begins on October 18, 2024 and ends when the channel reaches 1,000 subscribers.
4. Selection of Winners:
One winner will be selected at random from all eligible entries using a random comment picker tool. The winner will receive one (3) custom backdrop designed and created in collaboration with Kasey Swan. The winner will be contacted via a comment reply and/or UA-cam direct message, and must respond within 48 hours to claim their prize. If a winner does not respond within 48 hours, a new winner may be chosen.
5. Prize:
The winner will receive:
Three (3) custom backdrops that are 24"x36".
Prize has no cash value and cannot be exchanged, transferred, or substituted.
6. Disclaimer:
This giveaway is not sponsored, endorsed, or administered by UA-cam or Instagram, and UA-cam and Instagram are released from any liability related to this giveaway. Participants must adhere to the UA-cam Community Guidelines and any entries that violate these guidelines will be disqualified.
7. Additional Rules:
UA-cam community guidelines must be followed, and entries that don't comply will be disqualified.
By entering this giveaway, you consent to your name being announced publicly on the UA-cam channel if you are selected as a winner.
Kasey Swan reserves the right to disqualify any entry or participant that violates the rules or engages in fraudulent activity.
8. Privacy:
The information collected during this giveaway will be used for the purposes of contacting the winners and will not be shared with any third parties.
Good Luck!
If you're passionate about creativity, freedom, and flexibility, this video will give you the insider scoop on why product photography is one of the best ways to build a fulfilling and profitable career.
Here's what you'll learn in this video:
✨ The growing demand for high-quality product images in e-commerce
✨ Why brands are still seeking real, authentic photos despite AI advancements
✨ How to scale your business and increase your earning potential
✨ The benefits of time freedom and the flexibility to work from anywhere
If you're considering making the leap into freelance product photography, or just want to know more about the industry, this video is for you!
Who is this video for?
Aspiring product photographers
Freelancers looking for creative career paths
Entrepreneurs interested in building a photography business
Creatives who want a flexible, work-from-home lifestyle
Also, I'm doing a giveaway! Once we hit 1000 subscribers, I'm giving away 3 backdrops to 1 winner. Official rules below.
Official Rules for the Custom Backdrop Giveaway
NO PURCHASE NECESSARY. A purchase will not increase your chances of winning. By entering this giveaway, you agree to these official rules.
1. Eligibility:
This giveaway is open to legal residents who are 18 years of age or older who live in the United States. Void where prohibited. The giveaway is subject to all applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations. You must have a valid UA-cam account to enter.
2. How to Enter:
To enter the giveaway, you must complete the following steps:
Subscribe to the @kaseyswanphoto UA-cam Channel.
Bonus Entry: For an additional bonus entry, follow my Instagram account [@kaseyswanphoto] and comment your Instagram handle on this UA-cam video.
Note: Your UA-cam subscription must be public to verify your entry.
3. Entry Period:
The giveaway begins on October 18, 2024 and ends when the channel reaches 1,000 subscribers.
4. Selection of Winners:
One winner will be selected at random from all eligible entries using a random comment picker tool. The winner will receive one (3) custom backdrop designed and created in collaboration with Kasey Swan. The winner will be contacted via a comment reply and/or UA-cam direct message, and must respond within 48 hours to claim their prize. If a winner does not respond within 48 hours, a new winner may be chosen.
5. Prize:
The winner will receive:
Three (3) custom backdrops that are 24"x36".
Prize has no cash value and cannot be exchanged, transferred, or substituted.
6. Disclaimer:
This giveaway is not sponsored, endorsed, or administered by UA-cam or Instagram, and UA-cam and Instagram are released from any liability related to this giveaway. Participants must adhere to the UA-cam Community Guidelines and any entries that violate these guidelines will be disqualified.
7. Additional Rules:
UA-cam community guidelines must be followed, and entries that don't comply will be disqualified.
By entering this giveaway, you consent to your name being announced publicly on the UA-cam channel if you are selected as a winner.
Kasey Swan reserves the right to disqualify any entry or participant that violates the rules or engages in fraudulent activity.
8. Privacy:
The information collected during this giveaway will be used for the purposes of contacting the winners and will not be shared with any third parties.
Good Luck!
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Every Product Photographer Should Know How To Create Stop Motion Videos
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Taking you behind the scenes of my stop motion animation process to create fun content for brands. I explain my process, talk about the equipment I use, as well as show how I create a simple animation. Don’t forget to subscribe for more product photography tips, tutorials, and behind-the-scenes content! Products used in the video (I will receive a small commission if you decide to purchase thou...
Behind The Scenes - Shooting and Styling Product Photography
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In this behind the scenes video, I walk you through my complete process of styling, lighting, and photographing a product scene with minimal props. If you'd like to see how I edited the image, check out the Photoshop tutorial here: ua-cam.com/video/z8eafogO6Jc/v-deo.html Here are the Amazon links to the helping hands and acrylic rods I use. These are affiliate links and I will receive a small c...
How to Change the Color of Props and Backdrops in Photoshop: Blending Modes and Adjustment Layers
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Looking to change the color of your props and backdrops in Photoshop? In this tutorial, I’ll show you how to easily transform the colors of the objects using different blend modes and adjustment layers. Free Lens Flare Photoshop Brushes: www.brusheezy.com/brushes/56971-free-lens-flares-photoshop-brushes Behind the Scenes video: ua-cam.com/video/j60F3t2ouaA/v-deo.html
Shooting + Styling With The Profoto B1X And B10
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I'm excited to introduce 2 new lights to my kit! Welcome the Profoto B1Xs. In this video, I show how to set up, light, and style a skincare brand with a 4-light setup using some props from Marked Props. They are still doing a massive sale so don't miss out! Products and equipment used in the video (I will receive a small commission if you decide to purchase though these links. There's no additi...
How To Rename Multiple Files At Once on Mac In Finder
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Sometimes I forget to rename images in Lightroom or Capture One and need to rename the images before delivering to the client. Here is a quick tutorial that will save you from having to rename each image one at a time.
How To Edit Natural Shadows In Photoshop
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In this Photoshop tutorial, I walk you through a step-by-step process on how to edit a white background studio image to use its natural shadows, giving your photos a more professional and seamless look on your website, Amazon, or other marketplaces. Download the instructions here: tinyurl.com/379ndyjn
Unboxing My New Photography Props
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My shipment from the brand Marked Props arrived and I'm so excited to open it up and share all the CUTE photography props that came. These props will be a massive game-changer in my product photography business. I won't lie, I may have ordered more after I opened them all up and saw how amazing they are. If you're looking to elevate your branding photography, investing in high quality props wil...
How to edit a STEP AND REPEAT pattern in Photoshop
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Learn how to take a single product image and transform it into a stunning pattern that looks like there are multiples of the product in the image. In this video, we talk about: How to cut out your product from its background using Photoshop's pen tool. Techniques to seamlessly duplicate and arrange the product for a professional step-and-repeat pattern. Tips for ensuring consistency and alignme...
Creative Product Photography - Styling Without PROPS
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Whether you're a beginner or a seasoned photographer, these tips will help you achieve stunning product shots with minimal setup. Follow along as we create colorful product images without the need for props in this tutorial. Watch the photoshop edit of the step and repeat pattern here: ua-cam.com/video/j2eh556cuQQ/v-deo.html Want to work together? Check out my website: www.kaseyswan.com
How to Get Product Photography Clients + BTS Styling
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If you're struggling to secure clients, in this video I talk about tips for successful brand pitching as a product photographer. Gain insights into client acquisition strategies and tips for crafting emails to your dream brands. Remember, patience and persistence are key to long-term success in the photography industry. Learn how I stay consistently booked 2-3 months at a time with this pitchin...
WOW I made it to the end and my mind was blown when you said it was your first video, it's so well done!! Ive never come across your channel before but cant wait to binge :))
Thank you for this Kasey! I really like that you don't take us through your tutorials with the assumption that everyone is a pro, your speed, and that you break down the steps
Hi Casey, there are plenty of product video tutorials relatively easy products.. I never seen hardware product photo tutorials such as door / cabinet handle, stuff like this. And also, variations and how to lay out different colours in frame.. Would you consider to such a video? Assume it might differentiate you from others in a sense.
Lot of good information!! Thankyou for sharing this video:) Can you also please share some more videos on editing?
Just subscribed!
Such a great video - thanks for taking the time to create this 👐
Very nice tutorial! Two questions : You seems to have a continuous light on the right side of the table bouncing off the wall then through a diffuser that is held by a c-stand, am I wrong ? So it would be a two lights setup isn't it? And where did you guy those vinyl backdrops? This is a great size, the one I'm finding are way smaller. Thanks :)
Great observation! The continuous light in the corner is just to illuminate the room for the video. Because I'm shooting at such a high aperture, the continuous light has little effect on the scene. The strobe ends up overpowering the continuous light. You could argue that the continuous light might add some ambient light to the overall scene, but it would be minimal. The green vinyl backdrop I found on AliExpress but I usually create my own vinyl backdrops using Photoshop, Midjourney, and printing at a local print shop.
@@KaseySwanPhoto thanks! One final thing, since your backdrop is a vinyl, do you find yourself find to get rid of glare and reflection since it is not matte like a Savage seamless backdrop? I'm looking for a backdrop to shoot food, so vinyl seems a good option cause I can simply wipe the grease out of it but I'm looking to get that matte finish. Any thoughts on that?
@@ChuckRiseUp The green backdrop from AliExpress is much more reflective than the custom vinyl backdrops that I print myself. You can get matte backdrops from Club Backdrops, Propsyland, or Backdrop Collective. I'm hoping to one day have my own backdrop shop that my subscribers can order from, but those suggestions above all have quality backdrops!
I'm not a product photographer but I love your work and videos. They are so educative and awesome. Don't stop posting cos we love your work❤. One day you may shoot a product photography for me. Thanks kasey
Thank you so much! I really appreciate it!
Awesome stuff! Need to do a little more product work for our teams and was delighted to learn about your process and workflow!
Thank you!
Love it!!!! Would love to see more with adding music or sounds effects!!!!
I thoroughly enjoyed this! Thank you! I look forward to more beauty products photos
This is awesome! You have some great tips, and I loved the last one the most!
Great video and advice Kasey, thank you for this!
Thank you, Steve!
Thanks for this video, super encouraging. Is the giveaway open to everyone regardless of location ? 😄
The giveaway is for anyone living in the US! Maybe for future giveaways I can extend it to other countries.
@@KaseySwanPhoto okay 🫶🏽
Just passing through to show support! I really like the tutorial it made me want to try some new things out in my workflow.
@@Apocalipsist93 truly appreciate the support 🙏🏻
I love that you use the input and feedback that you get from your followers to create new content Kasey 🫶 This one was amazing👐 I can't wait to see your channel grow so you can create even more videos. I follow many UA-cam channels but lately yours have turned out to be on the top 3 list that I regularly check in to see if there are new videos from 🤓 So, you made my day with this new one 😉 Do you find it is better/easier to edit in /create timeline in DaVinci compared to just finishing the stop motion in Photoshop? Thanks in advance 🤓 Best from Susanne
That means so much to me! If the images don’t need any major retouching, I will choose Davinci to just quickly color grade the video as a whole. If there are things I need to touch up or fix, I’ll do the color grade in Photoshop. It mostly depends on if it’s a quick, low budget project, or an in depth, high budget project.
BTW, a couple of ideas for upcoming videos (or maybe something you can reply tow for questions 2 at least): 1) I would love to see more of you suing / editing in Capture One 👐 2) Can you explain how/when you use Paths vs. Channels in Photoshop (sorry if the question is silly but I'm not used to working with these) Thanks in advance, Kasey 🫶 Best from Susanne
@@SusanneGeert I can absolutely add these to the list!
Such a great video, Kasey - just rewatched this 🤓 I really enjoy your thorough explanations to how/why you set up the way you do. You are really talented at creating helpful video content 👐
@@SusanneGeert thank you! I really appreciate your support!
Thanks you so much for creating the video content we ask for in the comments 👐This is SOOOOO well appreciated 🤓 This one is really helpful and I hope you will share more Photoshop videos in future. One question: at 0:26 you say that" you have already gone ahead and started by separating of the individual elements out on their own specific layer". I'm a bit uncertain what this means exactly. Can you help clarify? Thanks in advance Kasey and please keep up your amazing work 🫶 Best from Susanne
@@SusanneGeert I used the pen tool to cut out each part of the image and duplicated them so that I can manipulate each part individually. So the product, the arch, and the background are each on their own layer. Hopefully that makes more sense!
Awesome tutorial! I have been wanting to get started with Dragon Frame!
Great video! I have faith in your channel's future.
As someone who is obsessed with stop motion, I was excited to see this video when you posted. Could you at some point film a video about the software and the remote. Also what was the jiggling(the view we can see by the side) that was happening every time you used the remote and took a picture ? I hope I have explained that well . Thanks so much for sharing your wisdom with us. 😁
Of course! The jiggling was when I would go back and forth between the frames to see if I liked the spacing before taking the next photo.
great content i love to see more
Thank you!
Thanks Kasey for sharing this! I sometimes share similar projects to pitch to potential clients.
can you make a video or talk about how to feather the shadow please? Totally screwed that.
Once you have created your selection with the pen tool, there is a button in the top left menu that says "Selection". If you click that, a window will pop up where you can choose how many pixels you'd like to make the feather radius.
I don’t have camera but using iPhone do I need to use flash?
You don't need a flash to get started! You could start with using sunlight and experimenting with what you have available to you.
Hi Kasey, why have you decided to take B1X instead of D2, for example? Good price for B1X kit? Thanks.
Yes, I purchased them slightly used for a really good deal
Amazing tutorial! Will try tonight with some organic sunflower oil 🌻
What a great tip! Thank you, Kasey!
This was such a good ''first'' YT video! I loved it so much! New subsciber :)
Thank you so much!
What was the app you used to take the photo as if it was a remote trigger for the shutter please? Taking a photo via the tethering is so handy - I've never done that before.
This one is called Capture One Mobile
@@KaseySwanPhoto Thanks very much 👍
Great video! It’s nice to see how other photographers retouch their photos. Subscribed 💕
I appreciate it!
I don't use photo shop but i will like and comment so the algorithm might recommend it to someone who will benefit from it
I appreciate it!
@@azurepimpernel4652 not the hero UA-cam deserves but the hero UA-cam needs
That’s actually very helpful. Thank you!
I’m self taught and rarely use these more advanced features. Super informative! I am wondering (and sorry if this is obvious) why you press play instead of having the layer be invisible?
Great question! The play button is referring to playing the action that you just created. If you open a new photo, the high contrast layer won’t be there until you press the play button on your action. Actions are just a faster way to do several steps in one click.
@@KaseySwanPhoto sweet! I’m a super visual learner so I’ll have to play around with this but thanks for the help!
How do you get the high contrast action? I didn't find it in my default actions in PS
I created a UA-cam short that shows how to make it!
Thank youuu ❤❤
Love that. Thanks for the tip I will do this on my shoot. Thank you!
This was such a great find of a video! Do you have any recommended places you shop for your probs? (i.e the blocks, arch, etc, etc.) As someone just starting to enter into this field it can be over whelming to build a studio base to help jump start yourself.
I bought most of mine from Marked Props. They’re doing a moving sale so a lot of them are currently 80% off! There are lots of other brands like Propsyland, Betonvton, Cubie Props, etc.
very use full product photoediting tutorial fully deep learning
There is a front light that is directed upwards towards the ceiling of the room. What is its function? Another question: Why didn't you use a diffuser to soften the lighting? Thank you very much.
The light pointed towards the celling is a continuous light for the video. It’s not used to light the image I’m photographing. I chose not to soften the light because I like harsh shadows in my photography. You can choose to use modifiers for your own projects if you prefer a softer shadow look!
My friend, we as beginners need a lot of processing in Photoshop. We hope so. Thank you.
If only I had seen this video a month ago jeje most of it is sold out!! they look great
Your videos are awesome! Could you please share how you create your levels/curves presets to remove imperfections?
Absolutely!
Look forward to this! Your work is amazing! ❤ @@KaseySwanPhoto
I don't usually comment but felt the need to thank you for these incredibly informative videos! As a graphic designer, I’ve been doing more product photography and editing, and your tutorials have been a huge help. They’re clear and concise, and explain things in a way that’s easy to follow without ever feeling condescending. I often photograph white, light, or reflective products, and some need to be placed on white backgrounds for Amazon. It would be great if you could make a video on photographing these types of products, and also how you edit them-it would be really beneficial!
You are so kind! That means so much to me. Thank you so much for watching and supporting! I would love to create a video about that! I’ll add it to my queue!
Amazing shot very professional ❤ may ask where did you get your backdrop? The colors are stunning
Thank you! I actually custom make all of my backdrops and print them!
what your Camera and lens u use in this video ?
Sony a1 with the 24-70mm f/2.8
That was insightful. Thanks for sharing your tips. Might have to try stacking images :o)
Amazing job
I am a huge fan already of your tutorials (and, of course - a follower 👐) Keep doing this and you will gain a lot of followers 🤓🫶 Best from Susanne
Thank you, Susanne!