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Introduction to Product Photography

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Note: This is a fully in-classroom session and will not be held on Zoom. Please consider not enrolling if you are unable to attend in-person. All participants will need to adhere to the Stanford Health Check guidelines.

 


Want to learn about product photography? Want to expand your skills and discover more about the details, composition, and lighting in a photograph? This course will help you learn how to take professional-looking product photos with your phone camera.

In this training session, participants will learn the fundamentals of product photography, including camera settings, lighting, and composition, while using their hand-held mobile devices. The course is designed for beginners who are interested in improving their photography skills and creating high-quality images of their products for use in documentation or marketing materials.

Topics Include:

  • Introduction to Product Photography: Understanding the basics of product photography, types of products, and the role of product photography in documentation and marketing.
  • Equipment: Overview of essential equipment, including tripods, modifiers, backgrounds, and lighting equipment.
  • Camera Settings: Understanding the different camera settings that phone cameras offer and how to utilize them. 
  • Lighting Techniques: Introduction to different lighting setups, including natural light, studio lights, and DIY lighting setups.
  • Composition: Understanding the principles of composition and how to apply them to product photography, including framing, angle, and background selection.
  • Post-Processing: Overview of basic post-processing techniques for product photography, including color correction, sharpening, and resizing all in Adobe Photoshop.
  • Practical Sessions: Participants will have the opportunity to practice their new skills during practical sessions with guidance from the trainer.

Learning Outcomes
At the end of the course, participants will be able to:

  • Understand the fundamentals of product photography
  • Understand the fundamentals of phone camera settings 
  • Use essential photography equipment effectively
  • Apply different lighting techniques to create different moods and styles
  • Apply composition principles to create visually appealing product images
  • Use basic post-processing techniques in Adobe Photoshop to enhance their images

Prerequisites:
Basic understanding of phone camera settings.

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