How to Shoot Creative Stock Photos
In this course, Diane will cover her entire shoot process, from creative direction to lighting to post-production, and ultimately submitting the photos as stock to earn passive income. In this 40-minute course, you’ll learn how to:
- Choose a theme for stock photos that will optimize your passive income
- Develop a color palette in Canva (free online graphic design software)
- Create mockups in Photoshop to visualize your photo setups
- Select and customize your backdrops and props, including painting tips and techniques
- Set up lighting in a space as small as your living room or home office
- Shoot tethered, which allows you to view your photos on your computer as you’re shooting them
- Style your scene with tips on spacing and composition
- Cull your photos to narrow down your final selection
- Tone your photos in Lightroom and clean up the scene in Photoshop
- Add graphic elements in Photoshop to fill spaces and create interest
- Submit your photos to stock agencies
- Master keywording & tagging your photos for optimal visibility
- Gain new clients through your stock portfolio
The Art of Creative Product Photography
In this 56-minute video course, you'll learn everything you need to dive into product photography. Diane and Jo Ko will cover the following topics:
PREPARATION
- Drawing connections between concepts to come up with unique inspiration
- Crafting a moodboard
- Sketching out a shot list and filling it in with color
- Developing a color palette
- The importance of contrast and how to infuse it into your work
- Staying organized with a shoot deck
- Types of backdrops
DAY OF SHOOT
- Ordering shots efficiently
- Complete gear list and how to work with what you have
- Tripod vs. handheld shooting
- One-light setup under $200 (including diagrams)
- Achieving dramatic shadows
- Modifying the light to be soft and diffused with household items
- Prop styling tips and tools
- Favorite resources for props
EDITING
- Workflow between Lightroom & Photoshop
- Cleaning the photo up and removing distractions
- CLIMB method for retouching
- Precise object selection and color manipulation
- Export settings
- Bonus editing time-lapses
Terms and Conditions
No refunds available. Once you've purchased the product, you will be able to create an account to access the courses. Once purchased, you will have a lifetime access to the courses.