I used the Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ7 before the camera I use now (canon 700D dslr) I really recommend that camera, Not that expensive and works heavenly!
I do have a 3 examples: makeup, selfies with products holding and fast movement.
Not to promote my blog
Makeup closeup (don't read it's Dutch) http://marjoleinkucmer.blogspot.nl/2013/12/3-days-makeup-haulshoplog-review-deel-2.html
Selfies with holding products (dutch) http://marjoleinkucmer.blogspot.nl/2013/10/make-up-swatch-fotos-behind-scenes.html
Fast movement (my dog) http://marjoleinkucmer.blogspot.nl/2014/05/homemade-chocolate-chip-cookies-part-2.html
Also when having a good compact camera (dont start with dslr) it's important to know what Iso and white balance is.
For example if your room is a bit greyish because the sun is on the other site you can set the white balance on sunny and you fake the lighting.
If your outside you keep your iso on 100 and with it's getting a little bit darker you get it higher (to 200, or when darker to 400)
When inside you already start at 200 and build up to 400.
When you want to shoot photo's in the evening you can always buy a daylight lamp. but I dont like it that much (only when I'm desperate!)
When making good pictures in the sun even with a phone look out if the sun is too bright it can make your products white. or reflect them. also try to play with the shadows of nature (shadow of a tree with sunraws coming through,
My english is not that great butI hope this helps!
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