Product Photography for Beginners
A course by Martí Sans , Photographer
Learn basic concepts to create still-life photos from scratch
Learn basic concepts to create still-life photos from scratch
Whether it's a mouthwatering dish or a stunning garment, showcasing a product in its best light is the key to compelling an audience to buy it. In this course, learn to take spectacular product photos with just a few basic tools and techniques.
Martí Sans, a photographer specialized in still-life photos, teaches you the basics of product photography, from lighting and camera prep on set all the way to post-production in Adobe Photoshop.
This course is designed to help you take your first steps in the world of product photography. To delve deeper into the subject, sign up for Martí's other two courses, Product Photography and Photography of Shiny Objects and Lighting Tips.
What will you learn in this online course?
21 lessons & 6 downloads
- 96% positive reviews (320)
- 10,100 students
- 21 lessons (2h 7m)
- 6 additional resources (4 files)
- Online and at your own pace
- Available on the app
- Audio: Spanish
- Spanish · English · Portuguese · German · French · Italian · Polish · Dutch
- Level: Beginner
- Unlimited access forever
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Adobe PhotoshopWhat is this course's project?
Create your own series of product photos with a cohesive style using easy-to-find materials.
Projects by course students
Who is this online course for?
Anyone with or without prior knowledge who wants to explore the world of product photography by following a few simple steps.
Requirements and materials
You need a camera (preferably one with manual mode), a tripod, a desk lamp, a handheld flash device, a studio flash device, and a computer with Adobe Photoshop or similar software installed.
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A course by Martí Sans
Martí Sans discovered photography while studying culinary arts at EHTB in Barcelona, embarking on a career heavily influenced by his prior cooking experience. His top-quality photos have paved the way for collaborations with prominent brands in the food industry, including Chupa Chups, Gallina Blanca, Burgo de Arias, Aneto, and Hipercor, among others.
He currently carries out commissioned photoshoots for companies, forms part of the cooperative Stocksy, and teaches in several cities all over Spain.
Content
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U1
Introduction
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Presentation
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Influences
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What will we Do in This Course?
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U2
The basics
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The camera
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The color of light
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Light form
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Paper diffusers
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U3
Natural light
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Natural light
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Still life with natural light
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Postproduction
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U4
Desk lamp
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Work with lamps
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Still life with desk lamp
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Still life in motion with desk lamp
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Postproduction I
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Postproduction II
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U5
Hand flash
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Work with hand flash
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Still life with hand flash
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Postproduction
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U6
Studio flash
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The studio flash
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Still life with studio flash
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Postproduction
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FP
Final project
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Product Photography for Beginners
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