In this video lesson, you will develop an understanding of how lighting works – in simple terms – which means that no matter what your situation, setup, product or any changes you encounter with the aforementioned things, you’ll know exactly how to approach lighting your photos like a pro.

You’ll also learn to:

👉 Instantly recognize common lighting issues.

👉 FIX common lighting issues.

No more guesswork!

Here you’ll learn how to harness the majesty of natural light for your product photos, meaning you can easily (and cheaply!) light your photos while producing the soft and dreamy lighting that makes for swoon-worthy photos.

You’ll also learn:

👉 A simple natural light setup

👉 How to measure the strength of the light in any given space

👉 How to select the best space in your home (or outside) for natural light

👉 How to increase the strength of natural light in your shooting space

👉 How to avoid common issues with natural lighting

In this lesson, you’ll learn what a light tent is, if it’s right for you, and how to use this inexpensive tool to control any harsh/distracting reflections on your products.

You’ll also learn:

👉 The benefits of using a light tent

👉 How to use a light tent to emulate soft, natural light

👉 How to use backgrounds with a light tent

👉 What products and layouts work best for a light tent

In this lesson you’ll learn what softboxes and LED panel lights are and how to use them to light your products, giving you the ultimate control over the time and space in which you take your photos. Can’t take photos during the day? No problem! No natural light available where you live? Easy! Use these lights.

You’ll also learn:

👉 How to use softboxes and LED panels to emulate natural lighting for authentic-looking product images

👉 See different setups in action and the results they produce

👉 How to easily and confidently makes changes as needed to produce the perfect light for your photos

Already have a ring light hanging around and wondering if you can use this tool (traditionally used in portrait photography) to take product photos? The answer is, you CAN! You just need to know a few tricks to make it look natural. Ring lights are capable of lighting product photos beautifully, when used in the right way. I’ll show you how!

You also learn:

👉 What products are suitable for using a ring light (spoiler – a wide range of products work well with a ring light!)

👉 How to use a ring light to reduce reflections in products (excellent for products that are typically too large for a light tent)

👉 Setups for using a ring light (with example photos)

If you use a DSLR camera, this lesson is for you! A dedicated flash is an inexpensive tool that gives you a huge amount of flexibility and is capable of lighting large spaces (so it’s great for larger products or lifestyle photos). With this lesson, I’ll show you just how you can use this mighty little lighting tool to take beautifully lit product photos, every time.

You’ll also learn:

👉 Exactly what a dedicated flash is and what products work well with a dedicated flash

👉 The benefits of using a dedicated flash

👉 How to use a dedicated flash to emulate the softness of natural light

Print this PDF guide and keep it with you while you’re taking photos to troubleshoot any challenges you’re encountering with your lighting, saving you loads of time by having the answers right at your fingertips. Less time messing around with trial and error means getting your photos done faster, your product listing up sooner, and less time wasted in your business – leaving more time for things that light you up.

This downloadable Photoshoot Planner saves you LOADS of time when it comes to photographing your products, by helping you to prepare and organize the shoot ahead of time.

You’ll save yourself the overwhelm of trying to wing it as you go and you’ll have the reference point to use from shoot to shoot so you don’t have to start over each time! Smooth, frustration-free photoshoot every time? Sounds pretty sweet.

EVERY maker needs the Photoshoot Planner for faster, better photoshoots!

In this special bonus lesson, I walk you through the equipment you actually need for product photography and thoroughly explain their function and what to look for when buying. No more buying stuff you don’t need or wondering if you’re buying the right thing!

Complete with printable equipment list PDF and links for where to buy on Amazon.

This collection of add-on classes answers some of the top burning questions and challenges that makers encounter with their product photography so they can start taking better photos, faster.

The Bonus Class Bundle includes:

👉 Photographing Large Products: Covering tips and guidance specifically for the unique challenges that go along with photographing large products.

👉 Product Photography for Etsy: This lesson includes tips and advice just for Etsy sellers, like image sizing, optimizing photos for the zoom tool, and best practices for flawless Etsy product listing photos.

👉 Photographing Reflective Products: If you ever deal with any kind of glossy or glassy textures in your photos, you know how challenging those reflections can be! In this quick lesson, I share some of my top tips for reducing and managing reflections in your photos.

👉 Photographing Jewelry: There are some best practices and creative ideas for showcasing your jewelry in the best possible way, and I’m sharing them all with you in this quick lesson.

👉 Common Mistakes in Product Photography: In this lesson, I’m sharing the most common mistakes made by makers DIYing their own product photos, and how you can avoid making them yourself.

👉 Anatomy of a Good Product Photo: You might be able to recognize a good product photo when you see it, but do you know why it’s good? This lesson breaks down the exact ingredients for a great product photo so you can compare your own photos to it to make sure you’re on the right track.