Introduction to Product Photography, Online Course
Delve into the creative world of commercial photography by exploring product photoshoots. Learn product photography and how to create eye-catching imagery, through this detailed online course.
Duration
Lifetime Access
Skill Level
Intermediate
Location
Online
Course Outline
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Lesson 1: Introduction to Product Photography
• Back to basics
• Camera lenses for product photos
• Basic and advanced studio equipment
• Adapting a studio space
• Creating and using scrims
• How to shoot tethered
• Essential lighting modifiers
• Gradient lighting
• Understand inverse square law
• Summary
• Test
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Lesson 2: Shooting Beverages and Bottles
• Lenses and equipment
• Accessories, props, and backgrounds
• Lighting techniques
• Shooting glass and controlling reflections
• Implementing the perfect condensation effect
• Summary
• Test
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Lesson 3: Creative Food Photography
• Lenses and equipment
• Preparing and styling food
• Using natural light
• Basic setups for studio lighting
• Accessories, props, and backgrounds
• Techniques for taking editorial-style, lifestyle, and culinary photography with models
• Telling a story through pictures
• How to get creative with food imagery
• Summary
• Test
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Lesson 4: Liquid Splash Photography
• Using studio flash to freeze motion
• What is flash duration
• Understanding different liquids
• How to shoot products with image splashes
• Retouching splash photography
• Creating different effects: drop-tanks, water sculptures, liquid emulsion
• Summary
• Test
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Lesson 5: Still Life Photography
• Understanding still life photography
• Developing a narrative
• Lighting techniques
• Composition: tips and techniques
• How to apply colour theory
• Retouching still life images
• Commercial and fine art still life
• Summary
• Test
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Lesson 6: Cosmetic Product Photography
• Understanding cosmetics and makeup
• Creative ideas
• Lighting techniques
• Controlling light & reducing reflections
• Photographing small products
• Achieving depth of field with focus stacking techniques
• Retouching
• Summary
• Test
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Lesson 7: Jewellery Photography
• Overcoming obstacles when photographing jewellery
• Equipment and lenses
• Making your own props
• Achieving depth of field with focus stacking techniques
• Photographing jewellery on white and black backgrounds
• Adding sparkle and controlling reflections
• Summary
• Test
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Lesson 8: Packshot Photography
• Lenses and equipment
• Simple lighting setups
• Continuous led lighting & studio flash
• How to make shadowless lighting for cut-outs
• Photographing products on a white background
• Shooting in small studios
• Post-production techniques
• Summary
• Test
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Lesson 9: Electronic Product Photography
• Understanding digital devices and electronic products
• Shooting led screens
• Using black and white backgrounds
• Creating the floating object effect
• Gradient lighting, rim lighting and other techniques
• Controlling reflections – metallic and glossy surfaces
• Summary
• Test
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Lesson 10: Automotive Photography
• Photographing cars and motorcycles
• Lighting techniques
• Controlling reflections on metallic surfaces
• What are studio requirements
• Using studio flash and continuous light
• Capturing headlights with long exposure
• Retouching methods
• Summary
• Test
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Lesson 11: Sports Equipment Photography
• Creating images for ads
• Using studio flash, light painting, and continuous light
• Capturing black-on-black sports products
• Controlling reflections on metallic products
• Getting creative with long exposure
• Understanding lighting for mixed surface textures
• Summary
• Test
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Lesson 12: Flat Lay Photography
• What is Flat Lay Photography
• Composition techniques
• Backgrounds
• Getting creative with styling tips
• Creating mood with light
• Using tilt-shift
• Summary
• Test
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Lesson 13: Accessories Photography
• Fashion accessories
• Composition and styling techniques
• Lenses and equipment
• Using light to shoot matte and gloss products
• Capturing black-on-black products
• Long exposure
• Summary
• Test
Additional Information
Outcome
Entry Requirements
Outcome
Upon completion of the final assessment, you’ll receive a recognised product photography certification, from Choose Your Photography – proving your success! You will also gain microcredentials to upskill you, ready for industry work.
Entry Requirements
• Age 16+
• No formal qualifications required
• Computer or alternative with access to the internet
• Keen interest in photography
• No formal qualifications required
• Computer or alternative with access to the internet
• Keen interest in photography
Introduction to Product Photography, Online Course
Duration:
Lifetime Access
Skill Level:
Intermediate
Class Size:
N/A
Location:
Online