Course Curriculum

Introduction to Photography 101 00:03:00
General Overview 00:08:00
Camera Angles The Pros Use 00:06:00
Branding Basics You MUST Identify Before Photography Begins 00:04:00
Product Photography Harmony – your keyword list 00:04:00
Overview 00:08:00
Learn to Adjust Aputure & Shutter Speed Setting (ISO) 00:07:00
Storage + Digital Organization 00:06:00
Media Management: Learn Folder Structure & Tagging 00:09:00
Time Management: Product Photoshoot Success 00:06:00
General Time Management Mindsets for Business Success! 00:05:00
Materials 00:02:00
The Psychology & Methodology of Background Selection 00:04:00
Beautiful Natural Sunlight is always THE WINNER! 00:04:00
What the heck is “diffusion”? 00:04:00
The actual photoshoot 00:07:00
2 Important Tips 00:04:00
Save & Edit 00:05:00
Edit Like a Pro! & Color Grading 00:07:00
Cropping & Text 00:05:00
The Final Word 00:06:00
The Banana Challenge Project 00:02:00
Assignment -Beautiful Product photography 00:00:00

Course Overview

The Product Photography Course is designed to help you create professional-quality product images that attract customers and increase sales. Whether you’re an online seller, marketer, or aspiring photographer, you’ll learn the essential techniques used in professional product photography.

The course covers everything from camera angles, branding, and manual camera settings to planning a successful photoshoot. You’ll also learn how to choose the right backgrounds, organise your workflow, and use product photography lighting to create clean, eye-catching images.

Finally, you’ll complete a real product photoshoot and master post-production techniques, including editing, colour grading, and cropping. By the end of this Product Photography Training, you’ll have the practical skills to produce high-quality e-commerce photography that helps products stand out and sell more effectively.

Take your photography career to the next level with our Commercial Photography Training, designed to build professional shooting and business skills.

Learning Outcomes

  • Use pro camera angles and branding basics to plan a strong product shoot
  • Shoot confidently in manual mode by adjusting aperture, shutter speed, and ISO
  • Organise files, folders, and time effectively before a product photoshoot
  • Choose backgrounds and materials that suit different types of products
  • Use natural light and diffusion techniques to improve product photography results
  • Edit, colour grade, and crop images to give photos a professional finish
  • Apply the full product photography workflow, from planning through to final edit

Your Benefits by Learning with ‘Cambridge Open Academy’:

  • Accreditation: Showcase your ability with our accredited Product Photography to potential employers.
  • Free Certificate: Get a Free Digital Certificate upon successful completion of the Product Photography.
  • Flexibility: Learn virtually from anywhere, anytime at your own pace and convenience.
  • Advance Your Career: Upskill to impress your employers and land your dream job or long-awaited promotion.
  • Immediately Applicable Coursework: Keep up with the latest skill trend by putting your skillsets to work.
  • Affordability: Save big with our online Product Photography as it not only suits your professional needs but also fits within your budget.
  • Tutor Support: Get tutor support on weekdays, 9-5 am, and our dedicated 24/7 customer support.
  • Lifetime Access: Achieve lifetime access to the top-notch expertly crafted course materials.

Our Specialised Delivery Method:

  • Interactive Learning Materials: The course modules were created using an EdTech industry-recognised tool to keep you engaged at all times. With this tool, you get interactive, engaging and top-notch course content. In our courses, you can take advantage of features like—
    • Drop Down Menu
    • Drag and Drop
    • Flash Card
    • Label Graphic
    • Timeline View
  • Responsiveness: In light of contemporary mobile and point-of-need learning trends, our courses are designed to be intrinsically dynamic and provide you the ultimate eLearning solution. These courses will adapt to any gadget without any extra software.
  • Learner-Friendly Navigation: Our courses are also quite simple to navigate for any learner. These courses are designed with simplicity and a modern flow that appeals to a wide range of learning audiences, regardless of their technical background and gadgets.
  • Elegant Outline: Our courses are visually appealing, where you can —
    • Track your progress on the left-side navigation toolbar.
    • Engage in drag-and-drop sorting activities and use the multiple response question to test your understanding of course topics.

With your newly acquired skills from this course can help you

  • Increase Your Hireability.
  • Make Yourself a Valuable Asset
  • Get Your Long-awaited Promotion.
  • Boost Your Pay-scale
  • Better Your Productivity

Certification:

Once you have successfully completed the Product Photography course, you will receive a PDF certificate completely free of cost as a proof of your accomplishment. The hardcopy certificate is also available for the cost of £9.99. UK students are required to pay a £10 as a delivery fee, while international students have to pay £19.99 for the shipment of a hardcopy certificate to their designated address.

Who is this course for?

This Product Photography course is developed for people who wish to excel in their professional and personal life. Learn from industry leaders and interact with a global network of experts by enrolling in this Product Photography course.

Requirements

Enrolling in our Product Photography course does not require any prior knowledge or experience. All that is required is an internet-connected gadget and a passion to learn.

Career Path

  • Product Photographer

    Shoot high-quality product images for e-commerce websites, catalogues, and marketing materials using studio lighting and professional photography techniques.

    Salary: £24,000–£38,000 per year, with an average around £28,000; London-based roles typically reach ~£31,000.

  • Studio Photographer (Product Focus)

    Work in a controlled studio environment producing detailed product shots, packshots, and lifestyle imagery for brands, retailers, and agencies.

    Salary: £25,000–£42,000 per year.

  • E-commerce Product Photographer

    Specialise in creating clean, consistent product images optimised for online stores, websites, and digital sales platforms.

    Salary: £23,000–£37,000 per year, often with freelance or flexible working opportunities.

  • Freelance Product Photographer

    Provide independent product photography services to brands, agencies, and online businesses on a per-project or retainer basis.

    Salary: £25,000–£60,000+ per year, highly variable; typical day rates range from £150–£400+.

  • Commercial / Advertising Product Photographer

    Create high-end, creative product imagery for advertising campaigns, brochures, and brand marketing using advanced studio and lighting techniques.

    Salary: £28,000–£55,000+ per year, with senior or established freelance work earning significantly more.

  • In-House Product Photographer

    Work full-time within retail companies, manufacturers, or creative agencies, managing daily product shoots and maintaining consistent studio output standards.

    Salary: £26,000–£40,000 per year.

Certification:​

Once you have successfully completed this course, you can order a certificate as proof of your achievement.

A PDF certificate is available for £5.99. You can also request a hardcopy certificate for £9.99.

Delivery of the hardcopy certificate is free within the United Kingdom. For international learners, an additional delivery charge will apply based on the destination country.

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