Product Photography at Home

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Sell more products in your online shop — from Etsy and eBay to Amazon and beyond! Learn how to capture professional-looking product photos that sell.

Setup & Gear

Meet artist and photographer Jessica Marquez and start learning how to take professional-quality photographs of your creations. Discover a simple method of setting up a backdrop on your tabletop. Then, find out what types of cameras and lenses will work best for your needs!

ISO, Aperture & Shutter Speed

Gain a better understanding of how your camera works — an essential step in improving your photography and creating eye-pleasing effects. Jessica offers detailed instruction on everything from selecting the right file format and controlling focus, to selecting the optimal aperture and shutter speeds.

Using Window Light

Show off your creations in the right light with Jessica’s tips and tricks! Learn how and when to shoot indoors to achieve beautiful, crisp images — without expensive lighting equipment. In addition, get expert tips on using different backgrounds and camera angles to add personality to your photos.

Shooting Outdoors

Capture your products in a variety of outdoor lighting conditions, ranging from direct sunlight to open shade. Using handcrafted products, Jessica demonstrates how to set up the shot and manipulate the light for professional results. Plus, learn how to scout interesting locations for your next shoot!

Working With Models

Need to shoot clothing, jewelry or other accessories for your online shop? Jessica shows you how to effectively work with models to bring these products to life. Get expert advice on achieving the best lighting conditions and learn how to clearly direct your models to get the shots you want.

Prop Styling

Discover how to visually brand your work through your imagery. As Jessica guides you through the process of styling your products and props against a variety of backgrounds, you’ll gain insight into how to set up striking shots that will create a lasting impact.

Basic Postproduction

Fine-tune your images and get them ready for display on your website or online shop. Gain familiarity using your photo editing software as you practice making basic adjustments, enhancements and corrections to ensure that your products truly shine!