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TableTopStudio offers special one or two-day classes now, on an ongoing basis, devoted to product photography. These classes are held at the Tabletopstudio facilities located in the beautiful Santa Barbara area, California.

Stephen Dougherty has helped hundreds of folks learn both the basics of product photography and shown them how to improve their product images. He is now offering customized Photography Workshops. He can work with individuals or small groups. Meet at our Santa Barbara, CA studio. (We are located near Santa Barbara, CA).

The instruction is tailored to the individual or the group’s experience level and specific needs. The types of subjects can range from craftwork, to floral arrangements, jewelry, medical equipment, electronics, … basically anything from the ¼” to 4’ in size.

Jewelry Photography Class — for those that need to take high quality images of the jewelry they sell.

Recommended experience: beginner – intermediate photography skills.

Time: 9:00 AM to 4:00
Where: Our office in Carpinteria 93013
Phone: 805-566-0315

The emphasis is on capturing high quality images that help sell the pieces. Whether it be necklaces, bracelets,rings, or earrings, the quality of the images is critical for online sales. But we understand that for most folks their time is best spend selling or creating jewelry not taking pictures of it so we have tailored the workshop for individuals whose primary job is not product photography. We have taught jewelry makers, web designers, high volume retailers and even portrait photographers. The level of instruction is tailored to the abilities of the participants.

The one day class will cover camera options, reasonably priced lighting equipment, tabletop studio lighting techniques, background choices,etc. You will also learn about camera settings used to properly photograph several jewelry types including polished metals, diamonds, colored stones, pearls, and beads.

The workshop begins with the fundamentals of , cameras, lighting and other equipment and ends with discussion of image editing with a focus on fast time saving editing techniques. (If you are spending hours in Photoshop now, you are probably doing something wrong). We will also look at common mistakes (images too dark, incorrect colors,blurry images) and how to avoid them.

The morning schedule will be a seminar format with the lecture period running to noon. There will be a one hour break for lunch. There are dozens of restaurants within walking distance of our location. After lunch Stephen will be shooting several jewelry examples and discussing Photoshop basics. You are welcome to bring a jewelry item with you to discuss more specifics, if time permits, in the afternoon session. If you already have a camera, you should bring it with you. (There won’t be a lot of time for individual picture taking, but we can make sure everyone is up to speed on the various setting of their cameras.) If you do not own a camera you may want to consider waiting to make your purchase after attending the class. We have had several participants mention that they rushed out to buy a camera and wished they had waited.

Please let me know if you have any questions, and I encourage you to visit our website gemphotography.com to get tons of great information on jewelry photography.

Looking forward to meeting all of you, Stephen

* For more information on the surrounding area, local dining and places to stay if you plan an overnight adventure, be sure to visit carpinteriacoast.com

Group seminar at our location in Carpinteria, CA.

Instructor: Stephen Dougherty has helped hundreds of people improve their product photography skills. His workshops are always highly rated by the participants.

*Special arrangements can be made to have a workshop at your location.


			Photographing Products class — In retail, the quality of a product’s photograph is as quintessential to the sale as the pitch whether the image appears in print or online, in catalogues or in advertisements. The emphasis is on capturing high quality images that help sell the products. Whether it be cosmetics or baked goods, the quality of the images is critical for online sales. But we understand that for most folks their time is best spend selling products not taking pictures of them so we have tailored the workshop for individuals whose primary job is not product photography. We have taught jewelry makers, web designers, high volume retailers and even portrait photographers. The level of instruction is tailored to the abilities of the participants. One and two-day workshops will cover camera options, reasonably priced lighting equipment, tabletop studio lighting techniques, background choices, etc. You will also learn about camera settings used to properly photograph several jewelry types including polished metals, diamonds, colored stones, pearls, and beads. The workshop begins with the fundamentals of , cameras, lighting and other equipment and ends with discussion of image editing with a focus on fast time saving editing techniques. (If you are spending hours in Photoshop now, you are probably doing something wrong). We will also look at common mistakes (images too dark, incorrect colors, blurry images) and how to avoid them. Recommended experience: beginner – intermediate photography skills. Group seminar at our location in Carpinteria, CA or yours. We can travel to accommodate your group at your location. Instructor: Stephen Dougherty has helped hundreds of people improve their product photography skills. His workshops are always highly rated by the participants. *Special arrangements can be made to have a workshop at your location