Product photography basic photo course
Teamevent from €300.00 per Person
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About this class
📷 What to expect in class
In this practice-oriented photo course, you will learn step by step how to confidently use your camera in manual mode to create high-quality and expressive product images. The focus is on familiarizing yourself with the most important principles of photography — from exposure to the right focus to image composition.
You'll learn how aperture, shutter speed and ISO work together and how to use them specifically to perfectly showcase your product — regardless of whether you're working with natural light or studio lighting.
Due to the deliberately small group size (max. 6 participants), there is enough space for personal questions, individual feedback and intensive support. In this way, we ensure that you not only theoretically understand how good product photography works, but that you can also apply what you have learned directly in practice.
There is a particular focus on lighting management — you learn how to control light in a targeted manner in order to effectively present products: Whether shiny surfaces, soft fabrics or transparent materials — we'll show you how to achieve professional results with simple means.
By the end of the course, you will be able to:
Operate your camera manually and tailor it to your subject
Present products in a photographically appealing and sales-promoting way
Using light in a targeted manner in order to optimally highlight shapes, materials and details
What you’ll do in the class
🕒 Course schedule (approx. 3-4 hours)
1. Welcome & introduction (20 min)
Getting to know a short
Overview of the course
Objectives & individual interests
2. Technical basics (30 min)
Camera in manual mode: aperture, shutter speed, ISO
Understanding white balance and depth of field
Lens selection for product photography
3. Light & set setup (40 min)
Working with daylight vs. artificial light
Use of softboxes, reflectors & diffusers
Building a simple product set
4th practice: taking pictures (60 min)
Each participant builds their own little set
Supervised photography: live feedback & tips
Correctly photograph various materials & surfaces (e.g. glass, metal, fabric)
5. Image selection & discussion (45 min)
Review selected images together
Feedback round with suggestions for improvement
Tips for getting started with post-processing
6. Conclusion & outlook (30 min)
Questions & individual advice
Equipment & Continuing Learning Recommendations
✅ What's also waiting for you
One on one, 1 participant for personal support
Handout or PDF with the most important information
Possibility to bring your own products and take pictures
Practical practice on a simple set
Who is the class suitable for?
The “Product Photography Basic” photo course is aimed at:
Beginners who want to learn to shoot in manual mode
Creative self-employed & shop operators (e.g. Etsy, DaWanda) who want to present their products in an appealing way
Content creators & social media managers who want to create professional product images for web & Instagram
Small business marketing teams that want to produce visual content in-house.
🧠 Previous knowledge
Basic knowledge of using your own camera is helpful but not absolutely necessary
