Shoot It! A Product Photography Primer

Class Preview

Need help selling your sweater pattern or any other handmade good online? Caro Sheridan will show you how to compose on-figure fashion photos and capture beautiful product shots.

Introduction

Meet Caro Sheridan, who will show you how to photograph your craft and art products to build your craft business.

Motivations & Style

Caro details different motivations for photographers and explains how to achieve your own style.

Color Theory

Learn about the color wheel, color schemes and how to tell a story using color.

Composition

Learn how to frame your photo using compositional guidelines like the rule of thirds and negative space.

Shoot Prep

Caro explains shot lists, permits and model releases you may need and goes over her photography “toolbox” that includes extra memory cards, fashion tape and more.

The Shoot

Learn techniques for coaching your model and setting the mood, then focus on getting detail and hero shots.

Camera Settings

Caro describes what to look for when buying a new camera and explains various photography terms, including shutter speed, depth of field and white balance.

Editing

Go through Caro’s photo-reviewing process and find the very best shots from your photo shoot.

Post Processing

Learn photo editing techniques and important considerations photographers have to make, including shooting in RAW or JPEG and editing for Web or for print.

Bonus: Self-Portrait Tips

Caro shares some tips for getting a great self-portrait for an online avatar photo.