Product Photography
- Level(s) of Study: Short course
- Course Fee:
£180
- Start Date(s): Future dates to be confirmed
- Duration: Mondays, 6 pm to 8.30 pm, four weeks
- Study Mode(s): Part-time
- Campus: City Campus
- Entry Requirements: More information
Introduction:
Course dates:
Future dates to be confirmed, email us to join our waitlist.
Produce captivating product images that grab attention, drive engagement, and inspire action.
Whether you are a freelancer, entrepreneur, marketing professional, or photography enthusiast, this course will take your product photography to the next level.
This practical course will equip you with the skills to capture impressive product shots using your DSLR camera.
You’ll create professional-looking product photography that sells, captivates, and builds your brand image.
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You’ll be part of the photography community and our creative studio culture; one that promotes discussion and collaboration, and encourages experimentation and the constant swapping of ideas. -
With a limited class size you'll have the one-to-one attention you need to ensure you leave with the skills to continue developing your work at home or work. -
Benefit from learning with an experienced tutor who has established links to the profession and significant experience working in varied practices. -
On successful completion of the course you will receive a certificate of attendance.
Here’s what our previous attendees said:
‘I took this course to improve my skills and to gain knowledge of the best equipment to buy. I am developing my own website and this course was really useful to get visual content.’
‘This course helped me to learn about the camera settings, I really enjoyed the practical elements. It was helpful to learn new skills and meet people who run other local businesses’
‘I was interested in this course as I wanted to take better photos. I now know lots about lighting and product placement. It was informative without being too intense’
‘This course was useful as I’m setting up a small business. I enjoyed using the equipment provided and now I know what to invest in for myself.’
What you’ll study
During this course, you will:
- improve your understanding of manual photography settings
- learn to effectively use and adjust the settings on your camera
- practice using studio lighting
- capture high-quality images
- consider composition and styling, understanding the importance of camera orientation, position and aspect ratio to create visually appealing product images that highlight key features.
- use accessories and props and discover how a few inexpensive accessories can significantly enhance the quality of your product images
- learn to use props and backdrops creatively to create compelling visuals
- create inspiring product images that have both an aesthetic and technical quality.
By the end of the course, you’ll have a portfolio of unique product images, the knowledge and experience of how to plan a shoot in a studio setting and ideas about how to continue your photography in the future.
Understanding and adjusting your manual camera settings for optimal product photography, you’ll explore different camera orientations, positions and aspect ratios to create visually appealing images.
Mastering the art of composition to highlight key product features and create captivating visuals. You’ll utilise props, backdrops, and creative styling techniques to enhance the overall aesthetic quality of product images.
Exploring effective lighting strategies for product photography using available light sources, you’ll learn to manipulate and control lighting conditions to create desired moods and highlight product details.
Discovering the techniques and settings required to capture detailed close-up shots of products, you’ll exploring the world of macro photography and its applications in showcasing product textures and intricate details.
How you’re taught
This practical course will help you take your product photography to the next level, control the light to capture the best shot, and gain confidence as a photographer.
This is not a purely technical workshop that endlessly discusses gear - instead, it’s a pragmatic, hands-on course in the art and science of product photography.
This course will be delivered in person on Nottingham Trent University city campus.
98% of previous course attendees were satisfied with the course, received the attention they needed and would consider doing another short course at NTU.
Tutor profile
Paul Witney has been a professional photographer for over 30 years and teaches on the degree programmes at NTU.
He’s British Institute of Professional Photography qualified to Associate Level, and has worked in such diverse places as Kabul, Afghanistan and Glaciers in Iceland.
He’s had an impressive list of commercial clients including Royal Ordnance, Texaco, Local Councils, British Aerospace, Heckler and Koch, Jane’s Defence review (small arms), Mercedes-Benz UK, Thomas Cook and Nottingham Forest FC.
For eleven years he was also the Head of Photography and Video for a small government organisation.
Careers and employability
On successful completion of the course you will receive a certificate of attendance, which will further enhance your CV.
Campus and facilities
You will be based in the School of Art and Design on the City Campus.
You’ll find full-size photography studios, equipped with backgrounds and Profoto lighting.
You’ll also have access to our library to use outside of your short course; whilst you can’t reserve or take away books, you are welcome to use them as a resource for research and referencing.
Entry requirements
Level: Beginner
Entry requirement: The course will suit photographers at all levels of skill and experience.
You’ll find it helpful to have some knowledge of using your equipment in manual mode.
You must be over the age of 18 in order to attend this course.
Fees and funding
The fee for this course is £180.
Payment is due at the time of booking - ask us if you'd prefer an invoice sent to your company.
Your course fees cover the cost of studies and include great benefits such as the use of our modern library and free use of the IT equipment and software on the campus during your course.
You will also need to bring with you your DSLR camera, a memory stick, notepad and pen.
You can bring along with your own small scale products to photograph, or you can work with items available.
How to apply
You can book your place via the NTU online store:
Future dates to be confirmed
Any questions?
Contact the short course team:
- Email: creativeshortcourses@ntu.ac.uk
- Tel: +44 (0)115 848 2813