Product photography is a tough subject. Wether businesses want to admit it or not, their photos will make a huge impression on their business. Wether you are a resturant or a smoke shop, the photos of your food/products speak volumes about the quality of your business. Next time you are out having a bite to eat, take a look at their menu. Does it have pictures in it? do the pictures make you want to order that dish? If so, its a good representation of that meal and that is not soley based on the cook. A photographer can play a huge roll in the success in your business. We live in a visual world. People make their choices based on what they see. That is true in almost every industry. As a business owner there are a million things you have to consider. You weigh the balances on your budget and you see some aspects of it as a priority and some as a smaller importance. When it comes to advertising and marketing your company, that should be the paramount of your priorities. Choosing a photographer to photograph your product(s) should be a big deal. A good photographer understands that your product is your PERSONAL IMAGE. A good photographer will make a good impression on this. Wether you are running an international organization or selling an item on craigslist, you want to have the best advantage on sales. There are plenty of "Photographers" out there. I URGE you to be more critical when it comes to choosing who will portray your product in the best light. 

I have years of experience in working with product photography. In 2010 I worked with a company called Arkaik Clothing. When we started our partnership, the brand was struggling to make $20,000 a year. By the end of 2011, the company had made over $750,000 in just that year. 

Without a solid visual representation, your product and your business is worthless. We live in an age where "what you see is what you get". Give your customers and "image" that they can support