Learning Product Photography

1h 30mBeginner2016-03-23

Authors

Joseph "PhotoJoseph" Linaschke

Photographic Storyteller, Educator, PhotoApps.Expert

Course details

Great product photography is essential for any online business. Whether you want to take photographs for your own store or start a new sideline, shoot with a smartphone, mirrorless camera, or high-powered DSLR, you'll benefit from these expert product photography tips. "PhotoJoseph" Linaschke covers the gear, lighting, and post-processing essentials you need to shoot products of all kinds. First, discover how to get the most out of the photo accessories you already own, work with a white seamless background, and incorporate props. Then learn about lighting, from small flashes to large strobes, and using reflectors and diffusers. Finally, get some tips to make your products look their best with photo editing software like Lightroom and Photoshop.

Learning objectives
Shooting with a smartphone or full-size camera
Creating a softbox setup for shooting small products
Shooting against a white seamless background
Lighting for product photography
Shooting accurate color
Retouching product photography in post

Skills covered

Product PhotographyPhotoshopPhotographyAdobeLearning

Concepts

0. Introduction

01 - Welcome

1. Cameras and Accessories

02 - Shoot with a smartphone
03 - Shoot with a DSLR or mirrorless camera
04 - Additional gear

2. Setup Options

05 - Pop-up softbox setup
06 - Create a dynamic setting
07 - White seamless background

3. Lighting Scenarios for Product Photography

08 - Hot lights
09 - Small strobes
10 - Studio strobes
11 - Light diffusion techniques
12 - Bouncing light
13 - Background lighting

4. White Balance and Color Accuracy

14 - White balance
15 - X-Rite color card

5. Post-Processing Techniques

16 - Retouch images
17 - Verify the image background is pure white
18 - Optimize photo exports
19 - Focus stacking

Wrap-Up and Review

20 - What's next and final review of product shots