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A Beginner's Guide to Product Photography (Udemy.com)

Learn the basics of product photography using DIY and professional techniques

4.6
349 reviews

Created by: Sam Shimizu-Jones

Last updated March 2025

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What you will learn

  • product photography
  • natural light photography
  • strobe light photography
  • photography
  • portrait photography
  • lifestyle photography
  • e-commerce photography
  • commercial photography

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  • Rating4.6 out of 5higher than 69% of them
  • Reviews349#116 of 276 by number of reviews
  • Length4.2 hourslonger than 64% of them
  • Last updatedMarch 2025more recently than 75% of them

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Course Description

This online product photography course will teach you how to take amazing product photos with your camera in a variety of situations, from the lights in your home to professional strobe lights.

This product photography course is designed to teach you the ins and outs of product photography.  We will cover e-commerce, commercial and lifestyle photo shoots, how to light your product and edit them to have that professional look. 

What will you learn:

  • How to take amazing product photos with the gear you already have

  • Different lighting techniques to makes products stand out

  • Understand the differences between E-Commerce, Commercial and Lifestyle Product photography

  • See the differences between natural, DIY and professional lighting setups

  • Editing tricks to help your photos pop

Styles of photography you will learn:

  • E-Commerce Product Photography

  • Commercial Product Photography

  • Lifestyle Product Photography

  • Natural Lighting Techniques

  • At Home DIY Lighting Techniques

  • Strobe Lighting Techniques


Contents and Overview

  • DIY and PRO E-Commerce Prep / Shoot Demo / Edit

  • DIY and PRO Commercial Product Photography Prep / Shoot Demo / Edit

  • Lifestyle Product Photography Demo / Edit

What camera should you use?

A DSLR camera or mirrorless camera is a great option for taking this course. It doesn't have to be an expensive or fancy model. Any interchangeable lens camera like a DSLR or mirrorless is fine. You can even use a smartphone or point and shoot camera, although you may not have all the manual settings and options that will help you along the way. 

Who are the Instructors?

Sam Shimizu-Jones and Will Carnahan - both professionals making a living from their photographic skills, have come together to create this amazing Product Photography course. 

With these 2 instructors, you'll get premium support and feedback to help you become a better photographer!

Our happiness guarantee...

We can't wait to see you in the course!

Enroll now, and we'll help you take better photos than ever before!

Sam & Will
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Instructor Details

Sam Shimizu-Jones

  With a focus on cinematic beauty and human connection, Sam specializes in capturing peoples’ cultures and lifestyles.  His affinity for traveling has led him to work on productions of all types and sizes across the United States, Western Europe, Eastern Asia, Central and South America.  His travels abroad have taught him invaluable lessons in what it takes to capture stories while on the road. 

  Born and raised in the skateboard and surf culture of Santa Cruz, California, Sam found his passion for photography and filmmaking at a young age while making extreme sports videos with his friends. At Loyola Marymount University’s School of Film and Television, he was educated in many aspects of filmmaking but focused on cinematography, directing, and documentary film.  It was also during this time that he expanded his photography skills, working in the darkroom, printing 35mm film for the first time and taking photos for school's newspaper at various school events. 

  Today, Sam looks to further explore the art of photography and grow as a filmmaker, expand his production company, Will Call Cinematic and continue to explore cultures around the world.  He is lucky to call these two passions of his work and looks forward to learning the skills and knowledge he has learned with his students. 

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4.6

349 ratings on Udemy

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By Udemy User on 1/3/2026

I am doing e-commerce, so this is very helpful. It’s very easy and simply to follow. I will be putting what I learn into practice immediately.

By Sherrie Thornton on 2/21/2025

This course is very easy to follow, I will watch it again and again until I feel comfortable with the techniques

By Afzal Shaikh Shah Mahammad on 5/18/2024

Really happy watching these videos on Product Photography. Great advice, tips and practical demonstrations.

By Giuliana Paccagnella on 2/29/2024

It was great, I've been working on product photography for 2 years now and this course made me feel more comfortable and confident with my abilities, either by expanding or confirming what i've been doing. Thank you!

By Anne Tidbold on 12/19/2023

Learnt a lot about product photography . I need to learn more about settings on the camera . As this is new to me. The camera shot light behind was so dark , hard to believe that could be used for website as could hardly see it. Rest Great , Thanks

By Ian Walker on 12/1/2023

The course goes into great detail with the scene settings expressed in a very clear and concise manner, although the chapter on Lifestyle Outdoor Editing Photography was rushed in parts. This course is a good introduction to product photography with lots of helpful advice.

By Can Onur Gunay on 4/29/2023

Please don’t stop the progress while you are explaining. Me personally liked the first chapter and last chapter. I will suggest.

By Grace Dusek on 5/23/2022

I appreciated this course because it truly was "for beginners" and explained some of the lingo/terms so I can at least speak intelligently or understand conversations surrounding photography. I like how I will be able to go back and watch some videos in pieces as if/when I physically start editing photos.

By Sean Kim on 11/19/2021

I feel like this course assumes that the viewer has some knowledge of photo editing software like Photoshop.

By Glenn Wootton on 8/26/2021

They do a great job of balancing explanation with demo. The set up is looks easy and they provide options that I will try. Wording is kept simple enough and good for average person.

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  • Updated: icon March 2025
  • Level: Beginner Beginner
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