Product Photography Courses

About this course

The course examines how lighting styles, flashguns and speedlites affect product images, alongside technical camera controls such as metering modes, exposure settings and lens choice. Participants will work with backgrounds, backdrops, props and accessories to shape different product images and consider how photographs can be constructed for marketing purposes. Teaching combines practical work with theory in a small group, including individual guidance. The course covers a range of products rather than focusing on one particular type of commercial image.

What you'll learn

• Apply different lighting styles to product photography
• Use flashguns and speedlites to modify product lighting
• Select suitable lenses for product images
• Adjust camera settings and metering modes for product photography
• Construct images using backdrops, props and accessories
• Analyse how product presentation can support a marketing-focused image

Is this course right for you?

The course is intended for improver-level photographers who already have a basic understanding of exposure and manual camera settings. Participants work in a small group with practical activities and individual guidance, alongside theoretical teaching.

• Basic knowledge of aperture, shutter speed, ISO, exposure modes and camera lenses is expected
• The class is limited to eight participants
• Teaching includes individual guidance within a group setting

Before you go

• Participants should bring a mirrorless, DSLR or compact camera with full manual controls. A DSLR can be provided for those without access to a suitable camera.
• A camera manual, fully charged battery and empty memory card are recommended.
• Comfortable shoes are recommended.
• An external flash may be brought if owned.
• Props and accessories needed for the course are provided.