If you do want a creative background, choose a single color with texture. You could place the bag in front of wood, stone, or brick.
Keep the handles level when you straighten them up.
Avoid overstuffing the bag or it will look rigid and unnatural.
Compressed air is great for leather handbags since it won’t scratch the material.
If the handbag has a long strap, you can position the strap in front of or behind the bag.
If you’re using a phone camera, secure the phone to a small adjustable tripod. Using a tripod will prevent blurry photographs that come from slight movements when you’re shooting. It also allows you to step away and adjust the handbag during the photo shoot.
You might want to use a diffuser to soften the light around the handbag.
For example, take several shots and adjust the f-stop frequently. Then look at what you took to determine how much depth of field you want.
See if there are any camera apps you want to download for your phone. Some apps are designed specifically for photographing products and they’ll instantly remove any background that’s in the frame. This will give you a professional looking shot.
If you’re taking a photo with several bags in the shot, ensure that all of the bags are in same position and angle.
If you’ve already shown the long strap in another photo, consider removing it for the back shot. This also shows potential customers that the strap is removable.
For example, take a few shots about 2 feet (61 cm) away from the bag. Then take a few more at 3 feet (91 cm) and so on until you find a distance you like.
Don’t forget to look inside the bag for any details you can shoot. For example, if the bag has a fun lining, adjust your lighting and shoot straight down so the lining is visible.
