Product Photography Course

Gain the skills to capture professional, high-quality images that showcase your products at their best.

Perfect for e-commerce sellers, marketers and small business owners.

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Product Photography course

Product Photography Course

Product Photography Course

Shoot professional-quality product photos on this practical one-day course for small business owners, Etsy and Amazon sellers and e-commerce marketers. You'll cover shoot planning and brand consistency, how to get the best from your DSLR or mirrorless camera, lens basics, ISO, aperture and shutter speed, white balance and colour temperature, how to set up and use a light tent, image composition and exposure bracketing, and how to photograph small objects and jewellery effectively.

Bring your camera and products — this course is entirely hands-on.
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One Day

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10:00 - 16:30 UK Time

  • Key Learning Points

  • icon Choose the right equipment and set up your space
  • icon Master manual camera settings for sharp results
  • icon Shoot effectively with a lightbox or tent
  • icon Frame and compose product shots with confidence
  • icon Handle both large and small objects successfully

If attending an online course you must have a licensed copy of any software required and access to a suitable computer.

No prior photography experience is required.Please bring a DSLR or Mirrorless camera and products to photograph with you to the course.

Who is this course for?

Ideal for small business owners, Etsy and Amazon sellers, e-commerce managers and product marketers who want to shoot professional product photos. Bring your own camera and products.

Our Expert Team
Expert Trainers

Course leader is an experienced industry expert

Private & team training. This course is not on our public schedule at the moment. You can still request a bespoke quote below — we’ll contact you with dates and pricing.
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Request a quote for Product Photography

This course is offered as private, bespoke or team training at our centre, live online or at your venue.

You can customise the outline, have a group where it's just your team or enjoy a one-to-one session with an expert.

Fill in the form below and our team will get in touch with pricing and helpful advice.

Course Dates

Course Outline

1

Introduction

Planning a product shoot

Recommended equipment

Considerations for brand consistency

2

Digital Photography Skills

Getting the best from your camera

Understanding file formats

When to use different ISO settings

f-stops: shutter speeds explained

Understanding colour temperature

Setting the white balance

3

Lens Basics

Understanding Focal lengths

The zoom lens - pros and cons

Using Macro lenses

Understanding depth of field

4

Lighting Basics

The three point lighting theory

Balancing Key and Fill lights

Managing shadows

5

Setting up a Light Tent

Installation

Setting up the lights

Measuring light levels

Using these measurements with the camera

6

Image Composition

Composition

Movement

Colour and black and white

Bracketing exposure

Highlights

7

Photographing Small Objects

When to use a macro lens

Giving an indication of scale

Photographing jewellery

8

Photographing Large Objects

Capturing detail

Framing and cropping

Giving an indication of scale

Discussion around photographing larger items outside the studio

Who attends?

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Career Progressives

Professionals who wish to develop skills for their current role and companies who believe in developing their talent.

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Career Changers

People seeking opportunities which require new skills. Industry relevant training for those pursuing a new role.

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Graduates

Certified courses for those who have earned their theoretical stripes, but need to prove capability to future employers.

Learn Your Way

Face to Face

Face To Face

Learn face-to-face with expert mentors in a dynamic setting that inspires growth and confidence.

Live Online

Live Online

Join remotely with expert mentors in real time — flexible, interactive learning that fits your lifestyle.

Team Training

Team Training

Upskill your team together. Build your team and develop consistency, and collective confidence.

Three Steps To Success

1

Identify Your Path

Define your direction with purpose, aligning your learning journey to personal and career goals.

2

Learn With Experts

Gain practical insight from real-world experts who bring clarity, confidence, and momentum to your growth.

3

Earn Certification

Your certificate of attendance is proof of progress — benchmarking your skills and commitment to growth.

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