1. Understanding What Sells

Learn the four elements of effective product photography: clarity, honesty, consistency, and story. See how better photos increase perceived value and customer trust.

2. Lighting That Makes Your Work Shine

Discover how to shape and soften natural window light, eliminate harsh shadows, and bring out texture and detail using simple tools.

3. Backgrounds, Props & Brand Style

Explore how surfaces, colors, and props communicate your brand’s personality without distracting from the product.

4. Shooting Techniques for Phone or Camera

Hands-on guidance for capturing hero shots, detail shots, and lifestyle images. We’ll cover focus, exposure, composition, and simple camera settings.

5. Editing Made Simple

Learn how to improve your images in just a few steps using your phone’s built-in editor, Lightroom Mobile, or desktop tools.

6. Creating a Repeatable Workflow

Build a simple product photography checklist so you can photograph new collections quickly and consistently.

Hands-On Work Stations

Participants will rotate through multiple styled setups, including:

• Clean white hero shots

• Lifestyle “in-context” scenes

• Detail and texture close-ups

Bring several products you actually sell such as, jewelry, ceramics, textiles, candles, soaps, prints, food items, and more.

You Will Need To Bring:

• Smartphone and/or camera

• 3–5 products you want to photograph

• Chargers, small props, or accessories (optional)

    

Seacoast Photography School provides:

• Backgrounds
• Reflectors
• Lighting tools
   

Not At All!

This workshop is for all levels, from beginner to experienced. The focus is on seeing differently, not chasing perfection.