How To Take Good Photos For Your Website

Good phone photos are often perfectly usable if they are clear, bright, and intentional.

Use Natural Light Where Possible

• Photograph during the day.
• Stand so the subject is well lit.
• Avoid strong backlighting where the main subject becomes too dark.

Keep The Camera Steady

• Hold the phone with both hands if possible.
• Take a few versions rather than relying on one shot.
• Clean the camera lens first.

Think About Orientation

• Landscape photos are often easiest to use in website banners and sections.
• Portrait photos can still be useful for team images or tighter crops.
• If in doubt, take both landscape and portrait versions.

Avoid Clutter

Look at the background before taking the photo.

Small distractions are easy to miss in person but obvious on a website.

Do Not Over Edit

• Avoid very heavy filters.
• Keep colours believable.
• Preserve detail rather than over-sharpening or over-smoothing.

Take More Than You Think You Need

Choice helps. A set of 10 decent photos is usually much more useful than 2 that are technically fine but all framed the same way.