A Beginner’s Guide to Product Photography

Learn About Digital Camera Settings, Lighting Techniques, Composition Guides, Storytelling, Props, and Styling.

Created by: Rose Nene
Best Selling Instructor, Photographer and Entrepreneur

What Will I Learn?

• How to photograph different products such as jewelries, perfumes, beauty products, clothes, bags, shoes, etc.
• How to take control of your most powerful weapon in creating scroll stopping product photos - Your camera.
• How to achieve a balanced exposure for professional looking product photos.
• How to choose lenses and accessories for your home studio.
• How to use different light sources to create different moods and vibes in your photos.
• How to capture great product photos anywhere
• Taking photos with whatever camera including mobile phones
• Lighting mistakes you should avoid to save you reshoots
• How to use Long standing but easy composition rules and guides to create product photos with impact
• Visual perception and how to create photos that can connect to your audience.
• How to use lines, shapes and patterns in product photography.
• How to properly crop and frame your product photos.
• How to choose the best orientation and angle to showcase the product.
• What is product styling and why it's important in product photography.
• Why storytelling is the key ingredient in effective product styling.
• Best practices in planning for a product photoshoot.
• How to use brand adjectives to choose a theme.
• Tips and best practices when sourcing product photography props.
• More styling tips and techniques from actual product styling demo for different themes and vibe.
• My basic photo editing workflow for that final fabulous final look.
• Exporting best practices for different social media platforms.
• How to make flat lays for clothes.

Requirements

• Camera (Smartphone or DSLR)
• Editing Software (Optional)
• White folder or cardboard
• White cloth as light diffuser
• Product to photograph

Target audience

• Beginner Photographers
• Beginners
• Online sellers
• Bloggers
• Content creators
• Influencers
• Small Business Owners