Learn the Art of Product Photography

Learn how to create clean, professional-looking product images for your website, online shop, and social media platforms. This workshop is designed for makers, crafters, and small business owners who want to confidently photograph their products using simple techniques and accessible equipment.

From understanding natural and continuous lighting and composition to working with creative backgrounds, you’ll learn practical skills to help your products stand out and better represent your brand.

What You’ll Learn

• Fundamentals of photography, exposure, and semi-automatic camera modes
• Lens choices and camera settings for product photography
• Tips for using your smartphone for product photography
• Using natural light to create clean, appealing product images
• Working with artificial continuous lighting for product photography
• Photography tents, backdrops, and creative background ideas
• Composition and colour techniques for stronger visual impact
• Additional tips for photographing products for websites and social media

The final 30–40 minutes of the workshop will be dedicated to hands-on practice, where you’ll apply what you’ve learned by photographing your own products using different lighting setups and backgrounds.

Please note: this workshop focuses on photography techniques and lighting. While composition and visual presentation will be discussed, this is not a product styling workshop.

LEVEL: All levels
LENGTH: 5-hour workshop
COST: $221 + GST
REQUIREMENT: Bring your own DSLR/mirrorless camera or Smartphone, plus a sample product to photograph