beerguy0
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Bounce flash with a hotshoe mounted flash is also very effective for product/tabletop photography. Experiment with white foamcore board as reflectors. It's pretty cheap, and is rigid enough to stay put.
For the background, you need a sweep table. Depending on the size of the item, this can be a sheet of white poster board taped to a wall and curving down to a table top. For larger items, look for some type of roll paper. Raising the item up in the air, away from the background, reduces shadows and makes retouching easier.
Also, use a tripod so you have control over your shooting angle and composition. It's harder to shoot these types of shots if you're shooting handheld.
For the background, you need a sweep table. Depending on the size of the item, this can be a sheet of white poster board taped to a wall and curving down to a table top. For larger items, look for some type of roll paper. Raising the item up in the air, away from the background, reduces shadows and makes retouching easier.
Also, use a tripod so you have control over your shooting angle and composition. It's harder to shoot these types of shots if you're shooting handheld.