How do you handle product photography?

Hi, I’m interested to know how you approach the use of images for the products you sell. Do you think nicer pictures affect significantly your sales? Do you use pictures provided by the manufacturer? Do you hire a photographer? Have you ever considered photorealistic 3D rendering? Where do you find the photographer, sites like fiverr and the like or just wait for someone to approach you?

I ask because seeing the amount of products I’ve bought and had horrendous (tiny/pixelated/bad lighting/diy) pictures, I’m thinking Amazon might be an area of interest for 3D modelers like me.

Don’t worry, I won’t offer you my services, it’s genuine curiosity 🙂