Week 8 - Product Photography
Learn the fundamentals of product photography
Learn how to capture professional-looking product photos using a smartphone or DSLR, simple lighting setups, and reliable camera angles.
What You’ll Learn This Week
Lesson 8 - Product Photography (Mobile & DSLR)
This lesson focuses on creating clean, professional product photos using simple tools and lighting setups. You’ll learn how to optimize your camera or smartphone, shape light to add depth, and use proven angles that consistently work for product and food photography.
By the end of this lesson, you will understand:
How to optimize smartphone camera settings for product photography
When to use a smartphone vs a DSLR for product shots
How to create professional results using one-light setups
How to use side lighting to add texture and depth
How to use a two-light setup for a clean, commercial look
How light height and tilt affect shadows and highlights
Three reliable product photography angles
How to choose the best angle based on the product
How to improve images using simple reflectors
Lesson 8 Downloads
These are the digital versions of the handouts you’ll receive in class. Download and save these to your computer for easy reference.
If you misplace your printed handout, this is your backup copy.
🎥 Lesson 8 Video
This is your Lesson 8 video walkthrough. Watch this before class to prepare, or revisit it afterward to reinforce what we covered in the studio.
Take notes as you watch. Don’t worry about mastering everything at once - we’ll build this skill together through hands-on practice.
Week 8 Assignment
This assignment helps you practice product photography using simple lighting and reliable camera angles. Focus on clean lighting, sharp focus, and intentional composition.
Your goals this week are to:
Photograph one product, dish, or ingredient setup
Use at least one one-light lighting setup
Experiment with side lighting or a fill/reflection setup
Capture the product from at least two different angles
Ensure sharp focus and proper exposure
Create clean, evenly lit images suitable for web or social media
Select your strongest final image
When your assignment file is added here, you’ll also find:
Full instructions
What to submit
How to export your files (if needed)
✅ Download the assignment below once it’s available.
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