What is the best way to produce 'standard' images (white background cut out products) for an ecommerce website

Question

I try to figure out how I best produce the image for my childrenswear website. Most shops have got the clothes lying flat on bright white background. What is the best way to produce these images, i.e. which editing software should I use or is there an easier method ?

Answer 1

I have Coral Paint shop Pro and that program does it.  I am sure Photoshop as well as some others.  I find it easier to just start with an all white background.  I used to use just a piece of white foam board that u can buy at any craft store.  I now use a photobox.  I think all my photos at my camera strap store is with the white photobox. http://www.phatstraps.etsy.com

but I have a couple on my dog collar website that were edited to add the white background.

example: http://www.fidosfashioncollars.com/inc/s...

Answer 2

I will only add that getting a set of tripod lights and a portable studio can make the difference in how things look.  the on-camera flash leaves harsh shadows and makes image trimming a lot harder.

What you need is

> your camera

> a tripod for your camera

> 2 slave flashes (these flash when the camera flashes)

> 2 umbrellas and tripods

these are often packaged together in a "portable studio kit" for around $300 at many photo shops.  It all folds up when you're not using it.  

take notes about which images look best so that subsequent photos can be made from your notes rather than trial and error.