Product Photography Workshop
Good photographs sell products.......
So whether you are a photographer looking to learn how to do product photography or a company wanting to photograph your own products we will teach you how to make your images leap of the page and say BUY ME.
If you want to photograph large products or show the detail of small items we will show you how to make that product stand out from the rest and increase sales
Instructor Mark Ryan
Requirements
- A good basic knowledge of your camera ( if you cannot operate your camera in Manual mode, we recommend a Beginner's workshop or a 3 hour One on One session prior to this class)
- DSLR Camera
- Flash (essential) hire available
- Tripod ( essential) hire available
- Plenty of memory card space
- Laptop with post processing software ( optional)
Description
This one day workshop is tailored for your experience level and specific needs.
We will show you how to light effectively, choose backgrounds that enhance the products and how to shoot the best angles.
Whether you are trying to get that diamond ring to sparkle or make that motorbike glisten we will show you how to do it simply and cost effectively.
(Please note to get the most out of this workshop it is essential that you have an understanding of how to use the camera in manual. If this needs to be taught first, the day can either be extended or a separate session arranged)
During this time we cover
- A quick DSLR refresher on settings
- Depth of field
- Focusing
- Metering
- White balance
- Composition
- Product placement
- Use of light and reflectors
- Operation of flash and triggers
- Simple post processing
- Image size and resolution
- Advice on equipment
- Help on studio set up
- Please note we have equipment you can try from camera's to lenses. As well as studio lighting and reflectors. This means you can try before you buy and avoid expensive mistakes.
Our objective is to get your product photography back in house, this will speed up the turn around time for images as well as saving money. We can evaluate your business photographic needs and advise on equipment and set up. We have worked with a lot of NZ companies who have busy on line sales websites and need to photograph and get the product on line and available to purchase as quickly as possible
Cost -
One on One Tuition
Full Day - $550 ( 10am -3pm )
Our prices include travel within Auckland, if you are not in the Auckland area we can give you a separate quote.
Share a Session with a colleague
Full day One on One tuition for two
Full Day for two $650 (10am- 3pm)
Small Group Booking
We do cater for small groups during the week, with a maximum number of 4 persons
Full Day for four $950 (10am -3pm)
Further Information
These workshops are created around what you need to know and photograph as a company. So whatever your line of business large or small we will put together a photography teaching session which covers your requirements.
For more information
contact us via email
Availability-
Workshops available Monday- Friday
Please contact us with your preferred date
Equipment for hire
Please note if required we can supply Camera's, lenses and Flash free of charge.
We work In Association with Canon so carry products for you to try.
However we teach and work with every make and model of camera and do carry some compatible Flashes for Nikon