
Product Photography
Learn product photography from experienced professionals.
Are you a budding entrepreneur, an e-commerce enthusiast, or a photography hobbyist looking to elevate your product photography game? Look no further! Our online product photography course is your passport to mastering the art of creating stunning visuals that sell.
Only $19 per month
Unleash Your Visual Potential
Step into a world of precision lighting and exciting creativity. Discover how to execute even the most challenging shoots – and deliver results that exceed your clients’ wildest dreams.
- 217 Classes
- 200+ Hours content
- Level: All Levels

Learn how to light any product.
Our classes are crafted to equip you with all the essential skills needed to master the art of product lighting.
Whether you're dealing with intricate jewelry, electronic gadgets or larger items, you'll learn to confidently control and manipulate light to accentuate the unique characteristics of each product.

From the basics to pro-level skills
Our product photography classes are a comprehensive journey, guiding you through the fundamentals of one-light setups and packshots, delving into the intricacies of multi-light setups, and giving you the expertise to sculpt light around your subjects with precision.
We don't stop there. Our curriculum extends to advanced techniques such as tilt-shift photography and focus stacking.
So whatever your skill level, after our classes you'll be well-prepared to create stunning product imagery at any level of complexity.
Create incredible visuals. Impress your clients.
Learn at Your Own Pace
Take control of your learning journey, with the flexibility to absorb knowledge and perfect your craft on your schedule.
Comprehensive Curriculum
Dive deep into the world of product photography with a curriculum designed to cover all aspects of this art form, from the basics to advanced techniques.
Industry-Expert Instructor
Benefit from the wisdom and guidance of a seasoned industry expert who has worked on jobs for top brands.
Hands-On Assignments
Apply what you learn immediately with practical 'Working to a Brief' assignments that hone your skills and boost your confidence.

Join a Thriving Community
Connect with fellow enthusiasts and professionals, fostering a supportive network that inspires, shares, and grows together.
Post-Production Skills
Elevate your product photography to the next level by mastering post-production techniques that bring out the best in your images.
Studio Light Techniques
Unlock the power of studio lighting, enabling you to create captivating product shots with precision and control.
Precision Lighting Control

Product Photography Courses
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
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
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
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
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
How to Create and Photograph Cosmetic Swatches
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
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
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
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
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Working to a Brief: Assignment 5 REVIEW
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EarPods Product Shoot
Working to a Brief: Assignment 4 REVIEW
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Muffins Live Shoot (Working to a Brief 3)
Working to a Brief: Assignment 3 REVIEW
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Working to a Brief: Assignment 1 REVIEW
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Unleash Your Creative Potential
Power up your skills in the visual arts- 700+ online classes
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"I am getting into product photography and this was an eye opener of the little inexpensive tricks to play with light to change the outcome of the picture. All at $14 a month, you would have to be a fool to think you are not getting value for money.”
Patrick Williams
"Appreciate the way you teach: clear, concise. You explain why it’s best to set lights up in the right way and the wrong way and seeing the results completes the jigsaw.”
Kevin Goodchild
"Your attention to detail is unique and I feel I am learning so much every time I watch you create a shot.”
Paul Gilfeather

Karl Taylor
Karl Taylor has been a professional photographer for more than 25 years. Commissioned by leading global brands for his precise attention to detail and exquisite control of light, Karl is also known as an instructor who explains complex subjects clearly and effectively. Karl’s unique expertise and commitment to education has led him to work for Hasselblad Camera Company, Broncolor Lighting and Adobe, as well as to appearances on the BBC and elsewhere.
Personalised support
To help you make the most of our classes, we’ve made it easy to get in touch. Whether you have general photography questions or queries relating to specific classes, our knowledgeable team is here to help you achieve your goals.
Only $19 per month