Overview:

Today there are a myriad of platforms people use to sell products online, from Ebay to Amazon to Etsy. What all these avenues require is good photography!

But how do you photograph product effectively? Additionally, today's artists find themselves in the position of taking pictures of their own work. Fortunately, there is a process for both of these endeavors. With just a little technical knowledge, and a few positioning guidelines, anyone can take clean and professional images of their product or artwork. And this class with teach you how.

Bring your products to life with professional-quality photos! In this online class, you’ll learn the techniques that make products look their best for online stores, marketplaces, and social media. Whether you’re a small business owner, seller, or content creator, this session will help you create clean, eye-catching images that build trust and drive sales.

We’ll cover essential topics such as lighting setups for different product types, choosing the right background, achieving accurate color, and composing images that highlight details and texture. You’ll also get tips for efficient workflows — from camera settings and lens selection to editing and exporting images for web use.

By the end of the class, you’ll have the confidence to produce polished product photos that make your listings stand out — no fancy studio required!

We will discuss:

  • The standard two light approach to product photography
  • Minimizing shadows
  • Creating even light on product and artwork
  • Reducing reflection
  • Photographing from above and the side
  • The importance of modifiers

We hope you will join us for this exploration into how easy it is to create dynamic images that will make your ecommerce business stand out.

Perfect for: Small business owners, online sellers, and photographers looking to expand into product work.

Tuition: $34.00

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER!

Customer Testimonials:

"Excellent class. I learned a ton about lighting for product photography that I can use to sell my products. Mike's does a great job with these and Joe is a very knowledgeable and experienced teacher." -JW

Registration instructions:

You will receive your link to attend shortly after you complete your registration. Please be sure to check your Junk/Spam Folder in case it ends up there.

  • Your email will come from Mike's Camera School
  • Open your email and click ADD TO CALENDAR
  • From there you can easily click JOIN or Copy and paste the Link into your browser.
  • On class Day, you will need to enter your registered email address to join the class.
  • Do not share this link or attempt to open on multiple devices or browsers.

If you lose your registration,

  • Return to the original class page to register
  • Click to Register
  • Look for this message "Registered with email but lost the Ticket? Resend Guest Ticket"
  • Click and follow instructions.

Live Online Event

Tuesday February 17, 2026

6:30pm-8:30pm Mountain Time

5:30pm-7:30pm Pacific

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER!

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