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Learn the art of creating stunning visuals that sell from experienced professionals. Go on, take your skills, passion, or profession to the next level.
Learn to style, light and edit any product shoot.
From capturing intricate jewelry to photographing cars, learn to confidently and expertly control and manipulate light for every product you shoot.
Even better, because our lessons are all taught by industry experts, you’ll discover insider secrets and learn how to produce images that stand out from the competition.
Classes For Every Level, To Follow At Your Own Pace.
Start with the fundamentals or jump right into more advanced techniques like tilt-shift photography and focus stacking.
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‘Getting Started in Product Photography’ classes below are a great place to start. Or if you’re ready to delve into specifics, choose from hundreds of classes within our growing list of product photography class categories below.
Explore Our Product Photography Classes
Getting Started in Product Photography
Begin your product photography journey with our series of introductory classes- 10 Classes
- 4+ Hours content
- Level: Basic
Have you ever looked at product photography shots in commercials and online and thought, I wish I could do that? We can help you turn that dream into a reality.
What you’ll learn:
- Product photography basics
- Cameras and lenses for product photography
- Recommended equipment for product photography
- Studio space and how to make it work
- Making and using scrims
- The benefits of shooting tethered
- An Introduction to Product Photography
- Cameras and Lenses for Product Photography
- How to Make a Scrim
- Why and How to Shoot Tethered
- File Structure and Storage
- Gradient Lighting for Product Photography
- Essential Lighting Modifiers for Product Photography
- A Deeper Understanding of the Inverse Square Law
- Helpful Studio Kit for Product Photography
- Advanced Studio Kit for Product Photography
Bottle and Beverage Photography
Lighting and styling with finesse- 13 Classes
- 14+ Hours content
- Level: All Levels
Instructor Karl Taylor has shot for many iconic beverage brands, including Grant’s Whisky and Heineken. In this series of classes, he shares what he’s learned about photographing bottles and drinks as a professional.
What you’ll learn:
- How to create flawless gradients
- Recommended lenses and equipment
- Backgrounds, props and accessories
- Creating gorgeous colours in liquids
- How to photograph glass and control reflections
- How to make bottles look cold, with perfect condensation
- Coca Cola Advertising Shoot Part 1
- Coca Cola Advertising Shoot Part 2
- Coca Cola Advertising Shoot Part 3
- Coca Cola Advertising Shoot | Post-Production Part 1
- Coca Cola Advertising Shoot | Post-production Part 2
- Coca Cola Advertising Shoot | Post-Production Part 3
- Chivas Regal Composite Photoshoot
- White Wine Photography
- Rémy Martin XO Cognac Product Shoot
- Rémy Martin XO Cognac | Post-Production
- Whisky Product Shoot
- Whisky Product Retouching
- The Perfect Pint Condensation Cold Look
- The Perfect Pint | Post-Production
- Wine Bottle Photography
- Whisky Photography
- Photographing Clear Liquid Bottles (Gin/Vodka)
- Beer Bottle Advertising Shot
- How to Shoot Engraved Glass
Food Photography and Styling
Learn with Karl and top food photographer Anna Pustynnikova- 33 Classes
- 28+ Hours content
- Level: All Levels
In this series, you'll learn from top food photographer Anna Pustynnikova as she reveals her secrets, covering everything from preparation and prop selection to styling and lighting.
What you’ll learn:
- Preparation and styling for food photography
- Food photography with natural and studio lighting
- Simple studio lighting setups for food photography
- Where to find props, backgrounds and accessories
- Techniques for shooting lifestyle/editorial with models
- How to tell a story with your food images
- How to Get Started With Food Photography and Styling
- Food Photography With Anna Pustynnikova
- Editorial Food Photography: Waffles
- Editorial Food Photography: Honey Tea
- Editorial Food Photography: Making Pasta
- Stir Fry Food Shoot Preparation
- Stir Fry Food Shoot
- Flying Tea Food Shoot
- Flying Tea Post-Production
- Simple Food Photography Setup: Croissants
- Food Photography With Natural Light: Charcuterie Board
- Shooting Fresh Fish
- Food Photography With Natural Light: Pasta
- Lifestyle Food Photography: Chopping Vegetables
- Still Life Photography: Cheese Food Shoot
- Food Photography: Still Life Cheese | Post-Production
- Healthy Living Flat Lay Food Photography: Raw Vegetables
- Photographing Candy Using Colour Theory
- Still Life Food Photography: Cup of Tea
- Food Photography, Lighting and Styling
- Fresh Fruit Food Photography
- Ginger and Lime Tea Preparation
- Ginger and Lime Tea Shoot
- Fine Dining Food Photography: Preparation
- Fine Dining Food Photography: Photoshoot
- Rustic Food Photography: Feta Cheese
- Rustic Food Photography: Roast Beef
- Dessert Photography: Raspberry Dessert Preparation
- Dessert Photography: Raspberry Dessert Photoshoot
- Interview With Food Photographer Anna Pustynnikova
- Muffins Live Shoot (Working to a Brief 3)
- How to Photograph Cakes and Tarts
- Styling and Shooting Burger Photography
- Capturing Flames in Photography: Christmas Pudding
Liquid and Splash Photography
Learn how to take epic photos of liquids in motionWhether you're looking for some fresh splash photography ideas, or you want to learn the best techniques for freezing liquids with flash, these classes cover it all.
What you’ll learn:
- Freezing motion using studio flash
- Understand flash duration
- Photographing products with liquid splashes
- How to retouch splash photography
- Camera settings for liquids photography
- Setups with studio lights and speedlights
- Drop-Tank Fruit Beverage | Post-Production
- Drop-Tank Fruit Beverage Shoot
- Creative Product Photography with Speedlights
- Photographing Creative Water Sculptures
- Clinique Shoot 1: Planning and Lighting
- Clinique Shoot 2: Lighting and Splash Shots
- Clinique Shoot 3: Lighting Final Bottle
- Clinique Post-Production 1: Initial Compositing and Basic Cleaning
- Clinique Post-Production 2: Cleaning Bottles and Creating Reflections
- Clinique Post-Production 3: Adding Water Splash
- Clinique Post-Production 4: Creating a White Background and Refining Water Splash
- Clinique Post-Production 5: Black Logos
- Clinique Post-Production 6: Final Adjustments
- Photographing Liquid Art and Motion
- Interview With Product and Liquid Photographer David Lund
- Liquid Photography With David Lund
- Liquid Emulsion Photography: Abstract Paint
- Floating Cosmetics Splash Shot
- Floating Cosmetics Splash Shot | Post-Production
- Perfect Product Tank Shots
- Perfect Product Tank | Post-Production
- Shooting Liquid Bubbles With a Single Speedlight
- Liquid Bubbles | Post-Production
- Sports Product Shoot With Paint Splash
- Paint Explosion
- Paint Explosion Review
Still Life Photography
Learn how to compose, style, and light artistic still life imagesThis inspirational and informative series includes stand-alone classes that cover lighting techniques and tips for still life photography, as well as a start-to-finish breakdown of one of Karl's own still life images.
What you’ll learn:
- Creating a narrative in still life shots
- Lighting techniques for stylized images
- Styling and compositional tips and techniques
- Colour theory and how to use it
- Retouching still life photos
- Fine art and commercial still life ideas
- Furniture Photography: Elm and Resin Table
- Wall Art Shells: Against the Tide
- Wall Art Shells: Against the Tide | Post-Production
- Wall Art Shells: Macro
- Wall Art Shells: Macro | Post-Production
- Wall Art Shells: The Black Pearl
- Wall Art Shells: The Black Pearl | Post-Production
- Wall Art Shells: White Water
- Wall Art Shells: White Water | Post-Production
- Photographing Furniture: Modern Chair
- Furniture Photography: Table and Chairs
- Photographing Furniture
- Still Life Pasta: Food Art
- Still Life Pasta: Food Art | Post-Production
- Wall Art Shells: Psychedelic Vibes
- Wall Art Shells: Psychedelic Vibes | Post-Production
- Still Life Stones With Coloured Gels
- Still Life Pasta: Long-Exposure Lighting Techniques
- Still Life Pasta: Long-Exposure Lighting Techniques | Post-Production
- Wall Art Shells: Imitating Golden Hour in the Studio
- Wall Art Shells: Imitating Golden Hour in the Studio | Post-Production
- Still Life Pasta: Simple One-Light Shoot
- Still Life Pasta: Simple One-Light Shoot | Post-Production
- Still Life: Natural Decay
- Still Life: Natural Decay | Post-Production
- Floral Fine Art Photography
- Photo Critique: Still Life
- Lighting Control (The Egg Challenge)
- Visualisation and Planning for Still Life Photo: Toxic Egg
- Lighting and Equipment Overview for Still Life Photo: Toxic Egg
- Testing Liquid and Lighting for Still Life Photo: Toxic Egg
- Final Stages of a Still Life Photo: Toxic Egg
Cosmetics Photography
Learn how to shoot high-end images of makeup and cosmeticsWhether you're shooting them for your own blog or for a professional client, cosmetic products can be challenging subjects, often featuring mixed textures and small details.
What you’ll learn:
- How to photograph cosmetics and makeup
- How to control light and reduce reflections in gloss surfaces
- How to photograph small products
- Focus stacking techniques for greater depth of field
- Retouching techniques for a variety of product types
- Chanel Perfume in Flowers
- How to Create and Photograph Cosmetic Swatches
- Makeup Swatches – The Tools
- Makeup Swatches – The Products
- Creating Makeup Swatches – Part 1
- Creating Makeup Swatches – Part 2
- YSL Libre Product Shoot
- YSL Libre | Post-Production
- Mugler Angel Product Shoot
- Mugler Angel | Post-Production
- Dior Sauvage Photoshoot
- Sunlit Window Hair Products Shoot
- Sunlit Window Hair Products | Post-Production
- Dior Fahrenheit Photoshoot
- Dior Fahrenheit Photoshoot | Post-Production
- Acrylic Rods Hair Product Shoot
- Acrylic Rods Hair Product | Post-Production
- Cosmetics Product Shoot Using TV Background | Post-Production
- Cosmetics Product Shoot Using TV Background
- Chanel Soap and Bubbles Shoot
- Chanel Soap and Bubbles | Post-Production
- Floating Cosmetics Product Photography
- Sunlit Shadows Cosmetics Shoot
- Sunlit Shadows Cosmetics | Post-Production
- Black-on-Black Product Photography Using Two Lights
- Focus-Stacking Cosmetics
- One-Light Challenge Product Photoshoot
- Cosmetics Product Shoot
- Dior Perfume Bottle Photography
- Dior Perfume Bottle Photography | Post-Production
- Preparation for Perfume Bottle Photography
- Perfume Bottle Photography
- Perfume Bottle Photography | Post-Production
- Creative Ad-Style Perfume Photoshoot
- High-end Cosmetics Product Photography
- High-end Cosmetics Product Photography | Post-Production
- One-Light Lipstick Product Shoot
Jewellery Photography
Create flawless images that capture a sense of elegance and perfection- 14 Classes
- 20+ Hours content
- Level: Intermediate to Advanced
Learn how to create flawless images that capture a sense of elegance and perfection in this series of in-depth jewellery photography classes.
What you’ll learn:
- Identifying and overcoming the challenges of jewellery photography including controlling reflections and adding sparkle
- Start-to-finish demonstrations for watches, necklaces and rings
- Equipment and lenses for jewellery photography
- How to make your own props for jewellery photography
- Using focus stacking for greater depth of field
- One light setup for watches
- Watch Photography
- TAG Heuer Watch Photoshoot
- Apple Watches Photoshoot
- Apple Watches | Post-Production
- Luxury Watch Photography Using One Studio Light
- Luxury Watch Photography Using One Studio Light | Post-Production
- TAG Heuer Luxury Watch Shoot
- Luxury Watch Product Photography
- Zenith Watch Product Shoot
- Zenith Watch Post-Production 1: Focus Stacking and Compositing
- Zenith Watch Post-Production 2: Clean-up and Final Touches
- Diamond Rings Jewellery Photography
- Diamond Rings | Post-Production (Focus Stacking)
- Gemstone Necklace Photoshoot
- Diamond Necklace Photoshoot
Packshot Photography
Learn about the equipment, styling, and lighting you need to take packshot images that sellE-commerce is a booming business for photographers, so knowing how to capture high-quality packshots is a valuable and lucrative skill.
What you’ll learn:
- Simple lighting setups for packshot photography
- Using studio flash and continuous LED lighting
- Creating shadowless lighting for cutouts
- Shooting products on a white background
- How to photograph in a small studio
- Post-production techniques for packshot photography
- One and two light setups
- Reducing reflections
- E-Commerce Clothing Photography
- Simple E-Commerce Fashion Shoot
- Photographing Wrapped and Packaged Food
- Photographing White Products on a White Background
- Shadowless Backgrounds for Catalogue-Style Images
- Creating Artificial Shadows In Photoshop
- Shadowless Lighting for Photographing Products on White
- Packshot Product Photography
- Shiny Chrome Kettle Photoshoot
- Shiny Chrome Kettle | Post-Production
- Packshots: White Background Product Photography
- Packshots: White Background Product Photography | Post-Production
- How to Use Continuous LED Lighting for Packshot Photography
Electronics Photography
How to photograph electronic products and digital devicesLED buttons, reflective screens, and curved shapes – electronic devices can be tricky products to photograph.
To get the best results, you need to understand what equipment to use, what angle to shoot from, and how to control your light.
What you’ll learn:
- How to photograph LED screens
- Shooting products on white,black and gradient backgrounds
- How to shoot 'floating' objects
- Lighting techniques including gradient lighting and rim lighting
- Controlling reflections in gloss, metallic and matte surfaces
- Rim Lighting for Product Photography
- EarPods Product Shoot
- Stellar Camera Product Shoot
- Tech Devices Product Photography
- Electric Guitar Product Photography
- Electric Guitar Product Photography | Post-Production
- How to Photograph Products With LED Lights and Illuminating Screens
- High-end Headphones Product Shoot
Automotive Photography
Discover how to overcome the many challenges of shooting cars and motorcyclesEverything you need to know to create professional automotive images. From lighting and positioning to studio considerations - we've got it covered.
What you’ll learn:
- Creating beautiful gradients and light painting
- How to control and remove reflections on metal surfaces
- Studio requirements and budget alternatives
- How to use studio flash and continuous light
- How to capture car headlights using long exposures
- Retouching techniques specific to automotive photography
- Lens choice and considerations
- 1 Light Sports Bike Shoot
- Retro Motorbike Photography
- Harley Davidson Night Rod Photoshoot
- How to Photograph Cars and Build Your Own Ceiling Rig
- Classic Car Photography on Location
- Studio Motorcycle Photography
- Studio Motorcycle Photography | Post-Production
- Professional Car Photography – 3/4 Front View
- Professional Car Photography – Front View
- Professional Car Photography – Side view
- Professional Car Photography – Side View | Post-Production
- Professional Car Photography – Top View
- Sports Car Photography
- Sports Car Photography | Post-Production
- Motorcycle Photography
Sports Equipment Photography
Learn how to photograph ad-style images of sports equipmentFrom creative action shots of tennis rackets to fine art-style equestrian equipment, these classes cover the lighting, styling, and equipment you need to shoot sporting gear.
What you’ll learn:
- How to plan and execute ad-style images of sports equipment
- How to use studio flash, continuous light and light painting
- Photographing black-on-black products
- How to control reflections on metallic objects
- Using long exposures for creative imagery
- Lighting techniques for products with mixed surface textures
Flat Lay Photography
Flat lay photography techniques, including styling and lighting, to give you that crucial creative edgeMaking your flat lay images stand out can be difficult. In these classes, you'll learn how to photograph from above, whether you're shooting products, food, or even fashion accessories.
What you’ll learn:
- Composition techniques for the best results
- Recommended backgrounds and how to light a variety of materials
- Styling tips and choosing the right props
- How to create a mood using lighting
- Using tilt-shift in flat lay photography
- Photographing paintings for reproduction
- Creating Simple Shots You Can Sell
- Technical Tools Tilt-Shift Product Shoot
- Fashion Accessories Flat Lay Photoshoot
- Polarising Light in Studio Photography
- Flat Lay Photography
- Black Gloss Backdrop Cosmetics Photoshoot
- Tilt and Shift for Flat Lay Product Photoshoot
- Photographing Paintings for Reproduction
- Controlling Mood and Emotion in an Image
Accessories Photography
Learn how to make accessories look irresistibly stylishFrom sunglasses to shoes and everything in between, these classes cover how to shoot a wide variety of fashion accessories from handbags to glasses and everything in between.
What you’ll learn:
- Styling and composition techniques
- Recommended lenses and equipment
- Lighting techniques for matte and gloss products
- Black-on-black product photography
- Using long exposure and how it can add interest to your shots
- How to use colour theory to make items pop
- Kurt Geiger Rainbow Handbag Shoot
- Pros and Cons of Using LED Lighting for Studio Photography
- Photographing Glasses
- How to Photograph a High-end Handbag
- Sports Footwear Photoshoot
- Sunglasses Photography
- Dramatic Lighting for Sunglasses Photoshoot
- Black-on-Black Footwear Photoshoot
- Black-on-Black Footwear | Post-Production
- Dramatic Lighting for Sunglasses | Post-Production
Photography Brief Assignments
Practice real-world photography skills with our photography brief assignments — designed to help you prepare for working with real commercial clients.
Presented in the form of a visual sketch with written description and mood board images, you’ll learn how to interpret and execute a designated image.
Choose a brief, and give it a go!
What you’ll learn:
- How to work to a photography brief
- Learn how to interpret & execute a given image
- Practice real-world photography skills
- Creative thinking & problem solving
- Working to a Brief 18: LAUNCH
- Working to a Brief 17: REVIEW
- Working to a Brief 17: LAUNCH
- Working to a Brief 16: REVIEW
- Working to a Brief 16: LAUNCH
- Working to a Brief 15: REVIEW
- Working to a Brief 15: LAUNCH
- Working to a Brief 14 REVIEW
- Working to a Brief 14: LAUNCH
- Working to a Brief 13: REVIEW
- Working to a Brief 13: LAUNCH
- Working to a Brief 12: REVIEW
- Working to a Brief 12: LAUNCH
- Working to a Brief 11: REVIEW
- Working to a Brief 10: REVIEW + 11: LAUNCH
- Working to a Brief: Assignment 10 LAUNCH
- Working to a Brief: Assignment 9 REVIEW
- Working to a Brief: Assignment 9 LAUNCH
- Working to a Brief: Assignment 8 REVIEW
- Working to a Brief: Assignment 8 LAUNCH
- Working to a Brief: Assignment 7 REVIEW
- Working to a Brief: Assignment 7 LAUNCH
- Working to a Brief: Assignment 6 REVIEW
- Working to a Brief: Assignment 6 LAUNCH
- Working to a Brief: Assignment 5 REVIEW
- Working to a Brief: Assignment 5 LAUNCH
- EarPods Product Shoot
- Working to a Brief: Assignment 4 REVIEW
- Working to a Brief: Assignment 4 LAUNCH
- Muffins Live Shoot (Working to a Brief 3)
- Working to a Brief: Assignment 3 REVIEW
- Working to a Brief: Assignment 3 LAUNCH
- Working to a Brief: Assignment 2 REVIEW
- Working to a Brief: Assignment 2 LAUNCH
- Working to a Brief: Assignment 1 REVIEW
- Working to a Brief: Assignment 1 LAUNCH
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