Use a single point focus.

Many photographers will recommend using manual focus so you can choose where to focus, but a single point, back button autofocus gives you that same control. A single point focus only focuses on what’s inside a tiny square and the back button autofocus removes the focus function from the shutter button and allows you to focus anywhere in the scene. After focusing, you can recompose the shot before hitting the shutter button.

Use focus stacking

At close range its hard to get the entire image in focus, use the post processing technique called focus stacking to make everything in the image sharp. Focus stacking enables photographers to combine multiple images, which all have different areas in perfect focus; then combine them into one image with an incredible depth-of-field that would be otherwise impossible when shooting normally!

Here are the steps we recommend following when trying out this process yourself:

1. Use a tripod to take 3 or more pictures of the same subject, selecting a focus point in the front, middle, and back.
2. Select all 3 images in Lightroom, right click, and select Open as Layers Photoshop.
3. Select all the layers in Photoshop, then select edit in the toolbar and auto align layers. Choose the Auto setting in the pop-up.
4. Select all the layers again and then select edit and auto blend layers. Choose the stack images option in the pop-up.
5. Save the image and you will see the new edits in Lightroom.

Use different backgrounds

Change up the background and give your photos a new perspective. You can use backdrop boards for realistic simulations of walls or floors or get creative with scrapbook paper, curtains or other random objects around the house.