Master Product Photography and learn to shoot stunning products in the studio or natural light.
About the Product Photography Course (Product 101)
This practical hands-on course is ideal for photographers who would like to learn how to shoot products in the studio and on location. We cover the most important aspects of Product Photography, from styling to execution, and bringing the product to life. You will have the opportunity to set up lights, direct, style and shoot a product under supervision of an established pro. After completing this course, you will have the practical knowledge and confidence to shoot on a set on your own.
Course details
- Small groups with a maximum of 12 people who each gets to work with all the equipment and direct a studio shoot.
- Day 1: Hands-on presentation, focusing on the set, from getting a brief to styling and preparing the product, to shooting it.
- Day 2: You get the opportunity to participate and direct a practical shoot, from start to finish. We emphasise typical problems you may encounter on the set, which will enable you to solve them effectively when you are shooting on your own.
Presented by Daniel West
Daniel is an established professional and award-winning photographer who specialises in commercial product photography, ranging from jewellery and liquid to e-commerce. With over 15 years’ experience, he has worked on successful shoots for clients such as Jenna Clifford, Grand Time Pieces, Coca-Cola, Canon and SAB.
Key aspects
The most important aspects covered in the Product Photography Course:
- Interpreting and understanding the brief from a client.
- Detailed layout and practical explanation of the environment on set and equipment needed.
- Camera settings, tethered shooting and using a light meter.
- Basic Product Photography lighting setup.
- Lighting the background.
- Problem solving on set.
- How to prepare the product for an impactful image.
- Quality and direction of light and how to use it to bring your products to life.
- Effectively capturing images according to the client’s brief.
Who is this course for?
Photographers who are interested in Product Photography and those who want to take their product photographs to the next level.
Cost
R3 100. R 600 discount for ex-DPC students. Lunch and refreshments included.
Course duration
2-Day weekend workshop.
Requirements
- A DSLR or Mirrorless Camera with full manual control.
- Basic to Intermediate understanding of lighting and how to use the camera to change the ISO, shutter speed, aperture, and access to various focus modes.
Upcoming Product Photography Courses
- Dates to be announced