How I Stepped Up My Camera Game for My Blog & How You Can Too!

Lately, I've been getting asked a lot of questions on how I take my blog photos. I have come along way since the days of my old point and shoot camera and it's been a fun learning experience for me.

Today, I wanted to share some easy photography tips that have made a difference for me and will help take your blog photos to the next level.

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What I Used to Step Up My Camera Game

First things first. You need a good camera and when I say good camera I mean a DSLR camera. I used to use a point and shoot camera (which was technically a bridge camera) and it did the job, but I had to take the leap and upgrade to a Digital SLR.

I currently use the Canon EOS Rebel T5, but I would recommend starting out with the Canon T5i which has a flip out screen that makes shooting videos easier. And guess what y'all, I've been using my kit lens even though professional photographers don't recommend it. Works for me!

I did purchase a Canon 50mm f/1.8 Lens which I would highly suggest if you want to take close up pictures with that buttery, blurred background.

Let me just say that all point and shoot cameras aren't bad. I used one from Target for about $200 that worked great for product pictures for my Etsy shop years ago.

See the detail in this picture? Not bad for a point and shoot camera!

Taken with my Nikon Coolpix L310. Also called a bridge camera because it has an adjustable zoom lens unlike regular point and shoot cameras.

My Canon T5 taken with the Nikon Coolpix camera.

You can use any brand or type of camera you like, but if you really want to improve your blog's photos, you really need to invest in a DSLR camera.


Disclaimer: Now, I am no LaShawn W. or Lala Sams and I am still growing by the day. I have learned a thing or two about photography and it has helped boost my blog's overall look and feel.

Tips for Taking Great Pictures for Your Blog

Natural Lighting - Natural lighting is the key to beautiful, bright, pictures. In order to get the best natural light you want to have a table, chair, or desk next to a window.

White Walls - Your pictures will come out bright and crisp if you take them against a white wall.  Don't have a white wall you can paint? Then use a bathroom or bedroom door.

A Daylight Light Bulb - You can find this at your hardware store. It's best for taking pictures at night or in a dark places in your house. A natural light light bulb gives the appearance of daylight when actually it's not. No need to purchase expensive Box Lighting or Ring Lights...well, at least for now.

Did you find this information helpful? Got any more questions about photography or blogging? Feel free to leave them in the comments below!