
This introductory lesson covers several important topics, so please don’t skip it.
Here, we will go over the theoretical basics and discuss the equipment that will be used in the course.
In the next lessons, we will move into short, practical sessions where we focus on shooting, without stopping to repeat the points covered here.
Set up a top-down product shot with a colored backdrop and matching prop, curl the white paper corners for prep, and use a single light plus reflector to shape shadows.
Learn to create a clean top-down product photo using backdrops, a foam-board podium, adhesive dots, a white reflector, and a softbox to refine lighting and composition.
Use two backdrops and a mirror to create a diagonal composition shot with careful alignment, minimal glare, and controlled shadows, plus props, gloves, and camera settings ISO 400, f/9, 1.6s.
Practice 8 guides beginners through building a podium setup with a box, backdrop, and reflector, composing with a strong diagonal, and experimenting with lighting and color for strong product photos.
Learn to photograph glossy gold letters with glass or acrylic glass setup, using a softbox and reflector to control lighting and smartphone adjustments to capture white product shots with depth.
Starting in photography is hard. Building a portfolio is even harder.
That’s why we made this course - so you can skip the struggle and create 10 stunning portfolio shots in just a few days.
- 10 video lessons = 10 final shots
- Each lesson includes shooting with both a smartphone and a camera
- Minimal theory — maximum practice
- By the end — you’ll have polished photos for your portfolio
We designed this course so that even complete beginners with minimal gear can get amazing results.
Even if you don’t know the basics — like shutter speed or aperture — you’ll still walk away with great photos.
No retouching (just basic color and light tweaks)
My name is Aleksandr Steblovskiy. I have been working in commercial product photography for over 15 years, and I have been teaching photography for more than 6 years. (You can check out my work on my Instagram - the link is in my profile.)
So, first of all, I know exactly what I’m talking about. And second, I understand the problems that many beginner photographers face.
Together with my team, we decided to create a course focused on practice. The goal is to help you get real results right away - strong images you can add to your portfolio immediately. Photos you can look at and say, “Wow, I made this myself,” and feel motivated to keep moving forward.
You can always dive deeper into theory later.
This course is designed for beginner photographers, as well as bloggers and influencers who want to shoot their own products or client products in a professional and visually appealing way. It is also a great fit for small business owners who want to present their products in the best possible light.
In addition, this course will be useful for photographers working in other genres. Product photography is very different from portrait or landscape photography, and understanding these differences can significantly improve your overall photography skills.