Product Photography

Transform your product photography.

Gain the skills to capture professional images that showcase your products.

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Product Photography

Product Photography

Boost your sales with professional quality product photos. Our practical, one-day course in London is perfect for small business owners, Etsy and Amazon sellers, or anyone looking to improve their eCommerce photography.

Learn essential lighting and composition techniques, and which camera settings and lenses to use with your DSLR or mirrorless camera. This is a hands-on beginner friendly course, just bring your products and a DSLR or mirrorless camera.

Whether you're shooting jewellery, skincare, or handmade goods, you'll gain the skills to capture stunning images that showcase your product.
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One Day

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10:00 - 16:30 GMT

  • Key Learning Points

  • icon Equipment recommendations and set up
  • icon Manual camera settings
  • icon Working with a light box/tent
  • icon Image composition and framing
  • icon Photographing large and small objects

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.

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Course leader is an experienced industry expert

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All our courses are available as private, bespoke or team training.

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

We can deliver the course at our centre, live online or at your choice of venue.

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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

9

Questions and Answers

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.