Product photos with Nikon D5100

[tornadopen]

I am sparking an interest in product photography. I created my own lightbox out of a cardboard box and some wax paper and I am using a Nikkor 35mm F1.8 lens and the 18-55mm lens that came with my D5100. Here are some shots I took that I would love some input on.

 

[jaomul]

I think you did a great job

 

[Braineack]

I like the 5th shot, but I'd remove the humidor humidity gauge.

watch your dutch tilts...

 

[tirediron]

These are pretty good for your first go! The main aim of product photography is to showcase the actual product. As such, avoid covering bits of the logo/name and when showing a product label (cigar band) try to keep all of the text in sharp focus.

 

[tornadopen]

Well I posted a few of these photos on facebook and I am already getting leads. I actually just got my first product photography job for a startup jewelry company. Now I need to figure out how to charge! This being my first job, and the client being a brand new start up company what are your thoughts on what to charge and how to charge? Hourly? Per Photo? Thanks everyone for the quick responses!