Product photography is popular in advertising and big business, making product work many photographers' central income. Learn about product photography on tabletops from a professional artist in this free photography video series.
Try different lighting for product photography, putting reflections or shines on the product being shot. Learn about adjusting lights in product photography on tabletops from a professional artist in this free photography video.
Product photographers choose focus setting based on lens type and the distance of the product. Learn about camera focus in product photography on tabletops from a professional artist in this free photography video.
Product photographers choose a backdrop based on the colors and materials of the product. Learn about using a backdrop in product photography on tabletops from a professional artist in this free photography video.
Creating a seamless, uninterrupted background is key in most product photography. Learn about setting backgrounds in product photography on tabletops from a professional artist in this free photography video.
Set up the right backdrop for product photography, using fabric or textures that match the product. Learn about setting backdrops in product photography on tabletops from a professional artist in this free photography video.
Set the frame in product photography like other macro shots. Learn about setting the frame in product photography on tabletops from a professional artist in this free photography video.
Product photographers set hard and soft lights to find reflections in products being shot. Learn about setting the lights in product photography on tabletops from a professional artist in this free photography video.
Product photographers must set or stage the product they are shooting just right to show off the piece. Learn about setting the product product photography on tabletops from a professional artist in this free photography video.
Good product photography creates an illusion of space with rather simple tools. Learn about set building in product photography on tabletops from a professional artist in this free photography video.
Avoid using a flash in product photography since the lighting is so particular and carefully set beforehand. Learn about using a flash in product photography on tabletops from a professional artist in this free photography video.
Product photography is where we get pictures of new cars, watches, toys and food items. Learn about product photography on tabletops from a professional artist in this free photography video.
Summary: Photography is the practice of making images by exposing film or another medium to a timed flash of light. The basic equipment used for photography has changed dramatically in the last decades, many people finding digital photography an inexpensive and creative hobby. We use photography as a means of communication worldwide: to sell things, to tell stories, capture memories, evoke passions, fight for causes, make new meanings, and inspire the imagination. Mastering the art of photography is a technical and challenging experience. Even with an automatic, digital camera, one has to learn how to frame a shot, choose a background, interact with the subject, use natural light, and select the right supplies and tools.
In this free product photography video series, professional artist and designer Dan'L Terry teaches you the basics of tabletop product photography. Dan'L covers what you need to know about choosing backdrops, setting up lights and the product, choosing and angle, and more. You will learn how to adjust lights after everything is set, choose camera settings like automatic or manual focus, and when to use a flash. Try making a names as a product photographer with these skills.
Contact: magiclumen@aol.com
Expert: Dan'L Terry is a writer, producer, director and production designer He also has a talent for carving wax figures as well as building and restoring guitars.