So I work in marketing [sort of] for a living and am branching out with a couple of my own projects. I've got a decent-ish camera but full disclosure, don't really know how to get the best out of it - it as second hand and DH got it cheaply on Ebay for me.
One of my projects will benefit from the very light, bright, lifestyle shots that are so popular with 'gurus' and bloggers at the moment but I don't really know where to start. I've looked at photography courses but can't afford them at the moment - I'm a complete novice. Any photographers out there are probably cringing like hell at my 'but I want to take pretty blog style shots' whine, so I apologise in advance - but I was just wondering if anyone had any tips? Or if anyone could recommend any particular Youtube channels? I just basically need to take nice bright pics of small products really, in a nice setting and unfortunately don't have lots of funds to devote to learning the skill properly - it's on my list though.
For a lot of my work with brands, we hire out freelance photographers but I can't really afford this - but I know there are other bloggers I work with who aren't trained photographers who do it all themselves. I would ask them for tips but it's not really that kind of relationship and not the most professional to be pumping clients for info for my own sideline ;)
The answer is probably : there is no cheat, learn is properly or pay for it, but just thought I'd pick your collective brains anyway :)