Product Photography with Direct Sunlight
A course by Paloma Rincón , Photographer
Learn techniques to use sunlight and make your photographs stand out on social media
Learn techniques to use sunlight and make your photographs stand out on social media
Light, composition, color, materials, balance. All of these terms are crucial when creating a photograph that grabs your attention among all the images that we unconsciously consume daily on social media. If anyone knows how to create stunning photographs, it's the renowned photographer Paloma Rincón. A specialist in product photography, Paloma manages to use her images to transport you to worlds full of strength and color.
In her previous course, High Speed Product Photography, Paloma introduces us to product shoots. Now, learn how to work with sunlight to create bright and colorful graphic compositions to present a product or idea by creating visually powerful content that works on social media.
What will you learn in this online course?
14 lessons & 31 downloads
- 99% positive reviews (185)
- 3,905 students
- 14 lessons (2h 25m)
- 31 additional resources (20 files)
- Online and at your own pace
- Available on the app
- Audio: Spanish
- Spanish · English · Portuguese · German · French · Italian · Polish · Dutch
- Level: Beginner
- Unlimited access forever
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Adobe LightroomWhat is this course's project?
Photograph a series of three product images for social media, edit them, and make them ready to post on Instagram by putting into practice the techniques for working with sunlight that Paloma explains.
Projects by course students
Who is this online course for?
This course is aimed at all creative minds who like to create images. It is a course that starts at level 0 and may interest photographers or future photographers, art directors, or designers. It is perfect for beginners, although those with a more advanced level can take the knowledge gained to another level.
Requirements and materials
You do not need to have previous knowledge beyond being familiar with a smartphone with a camera and the use of social media.
The essentials are a smartphone or a camera, colored cardboard, the objects you want to photograph (a bottle, a glass or cup, liquid, and some fruits), an outdoor area with sun, and an umbrella.
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A course by Paloma Rincón
Paloma Rincón (Mexico City, 1978) is a photographer based in Madrid who works internationally on a wide spectrum of projects: from commercial campaigns for major brands to more experimental images and personal work.
Her work is mainly focused on the world of still lifes. She creates images at the limits of where photography meets sculpture, installation, and design. She merges different languages through a meticulous process where the elements are composed outside of their usual context, redefining their meaning.
With a very graphic style, she works with composition and color in a dynamic and optimistic way, combining a precise use of the technique and the creativity of an artisan.
Some of her clients: IKEA, Sonos, Samsung, Oreo, Playstation, Powerade, Kleenex, Vodafone, Toyota, Schweppes, Swatch, Yoigo, Renfe, Ono, Estrella Damm, Voll Damm, Aquarius, Architectural Digest, Universal Music, DCODE Festival, Serial Cut, and agencies such as Saatchi & Saatchi LA, JWT NY, TBWA, 72 & Sunny LA, Ogilvy Madrid, Leo Burnett Budapest, Herezie Paris, Publicis, Sra. Rushmore, China Madrid, and SCPF, among others.
Content
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U1
Presentation
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Hello!
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Influences
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What will we do during the course?
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U2
Work and preproduction methodology
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Introduction and previous approaches
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Composition
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How to use shadows as a creative resource
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Take advantage of the scene
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Creative development: moodboard and treatment
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materials
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U3
Set shot
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Shooting the image with a high point of view (zenith)
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Shooting the image with a low point of view (isometric and frontal)
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Shooting the image with a low point of view (isometric and frontal) II
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U4
Last touches
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Retouching and adjustments
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Publication
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FP
Final project
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Product Photography for Social Networks
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What to expect from a Domestika course
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Learn at your own pace
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Learn from the best professionals
Learn valuable methods and techniques explained by top experts in the creative sector.
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Meet expert teachers
Each expert teaches what they do best, with clear guidelines, true passion, and professional insight in every lesson.
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Certificates
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Get front-row seats
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Share knowledge and ideas
Ask questions, request feedback, or offer solutions. Share your learning experience with other students in the community who are as passionate about creativity as you are.
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Connect with a global creative community
The community is home to millions of people from around the world who are curious and passionate about exploring and expressing their creativity.
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FAQs
Domestika's courses are online classes that provide you with the tools and skills you need to complete a specific project. Every step of the project combines video lessons with complementary instructional material, so you can learn by doing. Domestika's courses also allow you to share your own projects with the teacher and with other students, creating a dynamic course community.
All courses are 100% online, so once they're published, courses start and finish whenever you want. You set the pace of the class. You can go back to review what interests you most and skip what you already know, ask questions, answer questions, share your projects, and more.
The courses are divided into different units. Each one includes lessons, informational text, tasks, and practice exercises to help you carry out your project step by step, with additional complementary resources and downloads. You'll also have access to an exclusive forum where you can interact with the teacher and with other students, as well as share your work and your course project, creating a community around the course.
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lina_maroro
Excelente!!! Curso, vale mucho la pena. Paloma no solo es una gran fotógrafa, también explica muy bien todos los conceptos.
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benedicta1008
Net begonnen met deze cursus, maar verwacht er een hoop van. Zij ademt kleur en creativiteit.
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ddbadilla
It's not surprising that Paloma Rincon has so many clients. Her unique work shines out and we are happy and thankful that she is sharing her talent and skills. She is truly a credible and inspiring artisan!
sashi311256
she well explain .good course .i really recommend this.
marko.mihalic
She is amazing and inspirational. She explains in a simple way very clearly how to take photos in sunlight, so you are able to take nice photos. I am definitely recommending it.