Learning Product Photography

Get started in product photography. Learn about the gear, lighting, and post-processing techniques you need to shoot products of all kinds.

Introduction

• Welcome

1. Cameras and Accessories

• Shoot with a smartphone
• Shoot with a DSLR or mirrorless camera
• Additional gear

2. Setup Options

• Pop-up softbox setup
• Create a dynamic setting
• White seamless background

3. Lighting Scenarios for Product Photography

• Hot lights
• Small strobes
• Studio strobes
• Light diffusion techniques
• Bouncing light
• Background lighting

4. White Balance and Color Accuracy

• White balance
• X-Rite color card

5. Post-Processing Techniques

• Retouch images
• Verify the image background is pure white
• Optimize photo exports
• Focus stacking

Wrap-Up and Review

• What's next and final review of product shots