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Product photography training
All our teaching is customised to individual clients requirements, so can include specialist aspects such as colour management and digital camera profiling if need be.
Whilst we can bring along an impressive array of (expensive) equipment to show what can be done, we find it much better to help people get the best out of their own set-up.
We are also happy to advise you on cameras and equipment for product photography - although we do not actually sell such items ourselves.
Our training courses are held at your own preferred location, where you will be taking your own product photographs and pack shots.
We have more specific web pages covering:
This site also has free downloadable versions of some of Keith Cooper's image manipulation tutorials.
A picture from some food photography at a local restaurant.
Food photography requires great technical skills as well as good food. We've also provided training to experienced photographers, wanting to expand their skills in such areas as colour management.
Learn how to get the best from your photographs.
Find out how to make your images look that little bit better on the web.
How long is a training course?
Since our product photography courses are customised to your requirements, it all depends on what you want to learn and your existing skill levels.
We have provided courses from half a day to three days.
This photo was taken during one of Keith's product photography training sessions.
The location may not be ideal, but we understand the pressures on office space, and can tell you what will work and what will not.
As ever, training is carried out at your site, using your equipment and your products.
An example from a recent course
In this instance, exploring the nature of reflected light (and its absence) for photographing a very nice bottle of Malt Whisky.
Note the cropped image on the laptop screen
If you are looking to buy equipment later, we can always bring a range of portable studio photographic equipment to demonstrate.Note -- we don't sell equipment, but are happy to advise you on what's available.
In the example below, all the equipment (including camera and laptop) was supplied by ourselves for the session.
Photography in your business
The picture shows a test setup using continuous lighting.
It was taken during a product photography training day at a distribution centre for a major UK retailer, who were looking at setting up their own full time product photography facility.
We are happy to work with whatever equipment you might already have in place.
A key aspect of product photography is understanding how to best process your images. We can include aspects such as camera RAW image capture and sharpening techniques.
You really don't need much space for smaller product photography
The room below is another example of the equipment that a client already had in place.
Here's some jewellery photographed on a recent course.
Subjects included making use of depth of field and retouching images to look at their best on the web
Wedding tiara from SilverTree Jewellery Design.
How many people can attend?
Courses are aimed at individuals, or 2-3 people at most. The training is very much hands-on, so you will be taking lots of photos and working on them.
We are happy for more people to attend, or watch what is going on, but do note that this can reduce the amount of 'hands on' coverage we can provide.
This photo of Keith Cooper (rear) was taken during one of his digital product photography courses in Leicester, in this case how to light and shoot products for your web site.
Keith spent several years at Loughborough University as a lecturer, and in addition has a C&G Adult Education Certificate.
Courses are aimed at giving useful practical information for you to take better photos and make better use of them.
What about afterwards?
If you have been on a Northlight Images training course, we are happy to answer technical questions and clear up any related issues you might have about the course materials.
We know that often, people have plenty of other work to do in their jobs, and after a week or so, what was clear on the day may have faded a bit...
How much does all this cost?Precise course/seminar costs are based on duration, location* and number of people attending the course. Typical prices for a full day of training
For specific photography training we always suggest numbers are best kept to 2-3 at most, to maximise interactive involvement. Lectures and conference presentation rates depend on length of session and location. * An additional charge for travel expenses (and any overnight stay) may apply to courses outside of Leicestershire. Please note - we provide training for companies at your chosen location, however we are unable to provide training services here at our Leicester office. Course organisers and venues - please contact us directly to discuss your requirements and how we can work together.  or Tel.0116 291 9092 |
We can bring a range of our lighter more transportable equipment to show you if needed.
Please give us a call if you would like to discuss what we can offer.
Other photography training / education / presentations
We provide a wide range of training services to commercial organisations. As with our product photography training it is customised to our clients requirements.
Our clients range in size from small web start-ups to household name retailers and the UK national mapping agency.
We've more details of specific services on other pages:
Keith Cooper has organised several local photography courses in the past and has made online versions of some of his courses are available on this site. An example from his introductory digital photography course covers Basic Image manipulation with Adobe Photoshop Elements 2. Although based on an old version of Elements, the course content is relevant for new software too
Over time we hope to add online tutorials based on many of Keith's newer courses.
Please call us today for an informal chat to discuss your needs, and how we can help ...
Some of our other Photographic services
Industrial Photography
There are full details on the Industrial photography page.
Achitectural and Construction photography
Architectural photography - the built environment from planning to handover.
Corporate Event and Venue Photography
Our photography services are also available for corporate events and hospitality where we supply high quality images for publicity and promotional purposes. Our aim is to capture the atmosphere and convey much more than just a record of who was there.
Packshot and product photography
Product photography for print and web catalogues (with price guide).
Commercial services
Details on our commercial photography page.
Interior Photography
Lifestyle and interior photography for designers, architects and housing developers.
Landscape Photography
We provide commercial landscape photography for brochures, events and exhibitions.
Other areas of our site that may be of interest...
Digital Black and White photography and printing. Based on a magazine interview with Keith. Some of his thoughts, techniques and tips for those interested in a digital approach to black and white. We've many Photography Articles and Photographic equipment and software reviews on the site aimed at helping you get the best out of your own photography.
There is a gallery of landscape photography and fine art prints.
The What's New page showcases new site features.
Visiting Leicester or wondering where it is? We have views from the Leicester traffic cameras.