How to Make Realistic eBook and Paperback Covers, DVD and CD Covers, and Professional Product Shots (Without Photoshop)

As a small business-owner for over 25 years, one of the biggest challenges I have had in the past is how to represent my products (sometimes physical, sometimes digital online). When making a buying decision, most people need a visual representation of the product to move forward.

If you've ever tried taking photos of a physical product, or perhaps you've even bought one of those fancy light boxes, you know it's practically impossible to get the right shot, in the right light, without blur, fingerprints, scratches, or reflections showing up. Sometimes it's hard to even get the product to stand up in a way that makes it look good (such as my virtual book cover to the right). >