Find a clutter-free table or flat workspace.

Try to minimize ambient light. A table by a window can have varying light conditions throughout the day, resulting in inconsistent photos and, if you are a vampire, possible death.

Use a clean white background. Inexpensive matte poster board or butcher paper works best. Avoid using bedsheets.

Use two lamps, one on each side.

Use LED “daylight” bulbs, or bulbs in the 5000-5500K color temperature range, for a clean white light. Avoid household incandescent bulbs, which cast an ugly orange glow over your photos.

Use a tripod. For crisp, clear shots, you need to keep the camera rock steady.