Photography of Shiny Objects and Lighting Tips
A course by Martí Sans , Photographer
Learn to photograph products with reflections and to light them correctly against different backgrounds
Join Martí Sans, founder of the studio 365 mm, as he teaches you how to professionally photograph objects with shiny surfaces such as glass bottles and pieces of jewelry.
In this online course, discover how to showcase small details on an object and learn valuable tricks to eliminate imperfections when capturing images in the studio. Explore Martí’s favorite lighting setups to obtain excellent results.
This course is a perfect complement to Product Photography, Martí Sans's first Domestika course, where he explains how to photograph items and products professionally.
What will you learn in this online course?
16 lessons & 20 downloads
- 98% positive reviews (288)
- 7,615 students
- 16 lessons (3h 9m)
- 20 additional resources (12 files)
- Online and at your own pace
- Available on the app
- Audio: Spanish, English, French, Italian, Portuguese, Turkish
- Spanish · English · Portuguese · German · French · Italian · Polish · Dutch · Turkish
- Level: Beginner
- Unlimited access forever
Recommended software & tools for this course
Adobe Photoshop
Capture OneWhat is this course's project?
Take a professional photograph of a bottle and a piece of jewelry.
Projects by course students
Who is this online course for?
Photographers, designers, and creatives who want to improve their product photos.
Requirements and materials
Some basic photography knowledge is highly recommended.
In terms of materials, you need a camera, a tripod, flash or continuous light, and a computer.
Martí uses Capture One to do an initial round of editing with the RAW files before using Photoshop to retouch them, but you can use similar programs or simplify the process.
Reviews
Martí Sans
A course by Martí Sans
Martí Sans discovered photography while studying culinary arts at EHTB in Barcelona, embarking on a career heavily influenced by his prior cooking experience. His top-quality photos have paved the way for collaborations with prominent brands in the food industry, including Chupa Chups, Gallina Blanca, Burgo de Arias, Aneto, and Hipercor, among others.
He currently carries out commissioned photoshoots for companies, forms part of the cooperative Stocksy, and teaches in several cities all over Spain.
Content
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U1
Introduction
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Presentation
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Influences
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U2
Before starting to shoot
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Work with flash
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Control reflexes
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Cleaning the glass and effects
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U3
To shoot!
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Photography on white background I
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Photography on white background II
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Photography on black background
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Jewelry Photography
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U4
Postproduction
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Revealed in Capture One
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Photoshop Edition I
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Photoshop Edition II
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Photoshop Edition III
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Photoshop Edition IV
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Edit in Photoshop V
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Photoshop VI edition
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FP
Final project
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Photography of bright objects and lighting schemes
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FAQs
You’ll master lighting techniques, controlling reflections and glare, product prep and cleaning, advanced lighting setups, post-production in Capture One and Photoshop, plus creative strategies for shooting bottles, metals, and jewelry on white and black backgrounds.
The course is designed for intermediate learners. Basic photography and camera handling skills are recommended, though technical concepts and tools are explained throughout the lessons.
You’ll need a camera with manual mode, flashes or light sources, modifiers like softboxes and diffusers, white or black backgrounds, reflectors, a tripod, a computer with Capture One and Photoshop, plus auxiliary items like cardstock, glycerin, and clips.
You’ll learn to control reflections using diffusers, adjusting light angles, neutral backgrounds, and techniques like double polarization. Plus, how to outline and isolate the bottle to avoid unwanted glare.
Yes, the course teaches how to clean labels, fix imperfections, remove dust spots, and make precise cutouts using Photoshop and Capture One tools to produce professional product images.
The course covers photographing wine, beer, and liquor bottles, metallic objects, professional food shots, and creative jewelry, with lighting and composition setups tailored to each type.
You’ll learn to use flashes, modifiers, and reflectors to achieve pure white or deep black backgrounds, control exposure, avoid stray light, and highlight objects against any backdrop.
Adobe Photoshop
Capture One
Me encantó poder estar viendo los cambios en los esquemas de iluminación y su proceso de edición.
Me encanto
Una maravilla, muy claras las explicaciones, una metodología práctica, lo que hace que sea muy fácil de implementar, lo disfruté un montón.
Insegnante preparato e molto calmo. La traduzione è invece imbarazzante. Praticamente inutile, se non dannosa per la comprensione. Obiettivamente: ma come fate a vendere una roba del genere e chiedere dei soldi a gente onesta che li ha guadagnati lavorando?
The WORST translations I have ever seen in an instructional video, or actually, anywhere. Many words that don't make sense, or aren't words at all. I watched 3 or 4 of the units and just gave up. This instructor is also not using equipment that the average person owns, these are professional pieces of equipment, and if you're a professional, you are probably not learning your craft with videos like this. Waste of $$$ for anyone at any level.