Basic Product Photography Information

Learn all about setting up for Basic Product Photography, from crisp clean white backgrounds without the fuss, to lighting and styling for all sorts of products from beverages to health & beauty to consumer goods. Step-by-step guides and videos. All with helpful tips and guidance from award winning photographer, Julie Powell

What You’ll Learn In Basic Product Photography?

1. Welcome
   • Welcome
   • Studio Gear & Requirements
2. Chapter 1: Taking Control of Your Settings
   • Lesson 1: Understanding Camera Settings and Metering
   • Lesson 2: Metering Modes
   • Lesson 3: Taking Control of Shutter Speed, Aperture and ISO Settings
   • The Basics of Photography eBook
3. Chapter 2: Capturing Perfect Lighting
   • Lesson 1: Exploring Lighting options
   • Lesson 2: Exploring Different Lighting Techniques for Product Photography
   • Lesson 3: Commercial White Backgrounds
   • Practical Session – Commercial White Backgrounds – Part I
   • Practical Session – Commercial White Backgrounds – Part II – Lightroom Edit
   • Practical Session – Working with Neutrals – Artificial Light
   • Practical Session – Working with Neutrals – Natural Light
   • Practical Session – Working with Neutrals – Lightroom Edit
   • Practical Session – Working with project paper
   • Practical Session – Using a conical light diffuser
   • Practical Session – Working with Rings
4. Chapter 3: Styling for Professional Results
   • Lesson 1: Understanding Macro Photography and Equipment
   • The Magic of Macro e-Book
   • Lesson 2: Tips for Styling Products for Professional Results
   • Lesson 3: Working with reflections and glass
   • Practical Session: Working with reflections and glass
   • Practical Session – Dark Reflections, Editing
   • Practical Session: Working with reflections and water or condensation
   • Practical Lesson – Working with Condensation, Editing
   • Practical Session: Working with Jewellery Part I
   • Practical Session: Working with Jewellery Part II
5. Chapter 4: Getting the Most Out of Your Images
   • Lesson 1 : Post-Processing Basic for Product Photography
   • Lesson 2: Removing dust and scratches
   • Lesson 3: Ideas for Creative Editing and Retouching
   • Lesson 4 – Adding the final touches
   • Lesson 5 : Focus Stacking for Depth of Field
   • Focus stacking poppies in the Studio
   • Merge & Stack in Photoshop
   • Focus stacking Outside
   • Using Helicon Soft to combine focus stack
6. Chapter 5: Taking Your Photography Further
   • A few thoughts on setting up your own product photography business
   • Lesson 1: Setting Up Your Own Product Photography Studio
   • Lesson 2: Building Your Portfolio
   • Lesson 3: Tips for working with clients
7. Final Thoughts
   • Finishing up

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