For Lafufu Keychain collectors, turning to social media to show off recent additions is common. These keychains have an adorable, playful charm with soft colors and expressive faces around the keychain. Achieving an aesthetically pleasing final product is a different story. Luckily, inexpensive materials can be utilized, alongside a few techniques, to reach the polished appearance desired on social media.

Utilizing Soft Lighting to Enhance Your Photos

Small collectibles like the Lafufu Keychains are best photographed using their best friend, natural light. Using a soft, diffused light in the mornings or late with the curtains drawn is best to avoid hospital rooms. Softer light can be achieved using a white sheet over the light source or a soft, diffused lamp. Using a white sheet over the light source will help avoid glare and achieve a close representation of the keychain colors.

Select an Unobtrusive Background.

To fully showcase the Lafufu keychains, utilize a simple and clean backdrop. Whites, beiges, and other gentle pastels sustain concentration on the keychains and generate the desired aesthetic appeal. Potential backdrop materials include poster board, scrapbook paper, or soft fabric. For a lifestyle photo, keychains can also be set on cozy knit blankets, wooden tables, or plain notebooks. Just ensure the surface complements the overall photo theme without taking attention away from the keychains.

Capture the Right Angle.

The character and charm of the photo is enhanced with the right angle. Aligning the camera with the key makeup can be effective in making the keychain character feel more animated and relatable, especially on social media platforms like Instagram and TikTok. Try shooting a range of angles, such as slightly above, from the side, or close for a whimsical atmosphere. Adjusting to macro photography can also be useful for highlighting tiny decals and other fine details. It is always worthwhile to take a range of photos to capture an appealing perspective.

Use Props to Tell a Mini Story
Props can definitely add character to your photo. Think mini plants, small books, tiny flowers, little ceramic cups, detailed ribbon, or small pastel things that won’t add too much distraction to the photo. In the case of Lafufu keychains, a small flower petal and a tiny ceramic cup would work wonderfully. A photo is like a tiny diorama. Each photo you take is a stage where the keychain is the main character, and the props play the supporting roles.

Edit with a Light Touch

We all know that editing can bring a photo to life, but going overboard can ruin it. Apps like Lightroom Mobile or VSCO, or even the editing tools that your phone comes with can all brighten the photo a bit, help with the contrast, and even help to smooth out the shadows. Try not to use thick filters because you run the risk of distorting the keychain’s colors. If the image is quite blurry, you can definitely increase the clarity or sharpness, but not too much so that it becomes too obvious.

Keep Your Keychain Clean

Before shooting, it may help to gently touch your Lafufu keychain with a microfiber cloth to get rid of any dust or fingerprints that may get in the way. Clean items always photograph better and always reduce the photowork later on.

Good lighting, simple styling, and intentional composition will allow for the creation of beautiful and aesthetic photos that represent the individual charm and personality of the Lafufu keychain collection. After some practice, you can create a feed that is curated, cohesive, and only cuter than the keychains themselves.