My step-by-step course will show you everything you need to go from product snap shots to captivating images your audience won't be able to resist!
I’ll help you stop the struggle and snap out of constant confusion.
Everything you show off online is an indication of the service you’re likely to provide, the quality of your product and tells a story of WHO you are.
Hiring a professional photographer is great and a definite necessity, but for day-to-day shooting, this is hardly possible. You may have a DSLR but most of the time you use your phone because it's convenient, but the shots are far from great.
My students no longer struggle with light, colour or composition!
These are some of the pictures my incredible students have taken
BEFORE and AFTER doing this course.
Kick off watching Unit 1 then choose from the product categories you need training on. Videos are 5-15 mins long. You can binge watch all you need in half a day or take it at your own pace. The videos are practical and detailed, and there is a Facebook group so you can ask me questions.
The training focuses on using your phone to take photos, but you can use your dSLR if you prefer (some of my students use both!). All the trainings on setup, lighting, composition, styling and editing are relevant whatever you use.
ALL THIS FOR ONLY
or three payments of £100
...and I teach product and service based entrepreneurs like you how to take professional looking photographs, to empower you with confidence and creativity to share your products in the way you want them to be seen.
Having been around artisan product makers for many years as a high-end portrait and wedding photographer, I saw them struggle to take images that did their products justice, it broke my heart to see them disappointed not to have images to market their pieces effectively.
I knew this had to change, so I reached out to my creative community and partnered with 17 artisan makers who loaned their pieces and shared the problems with photographing them.
I worked out how to photograph their products with a phone and inexpensive kit in a way that could be replicated in anyone's home. I’ve put together everything I learnt in this highly practical course so you don't have to worry about finding time to figure it out for yourself.
This course is for you if you make handmade products. It's for cake makers, florists, dyers, calligraphers, illustrators, book and stationary makers, goldsmiths, silversmiths, those who make or sell beaded and antique jewellery, and more
Each product unit is around 2 hours in total. Kick off watching Unit 1 then choose from the product categories you need training on.
It’s totally manageable!
Emily Greenaway - Written By Emily
“My pictures looked dull/dark and whites looked greyish even if I was next to a window.”
Toria Britten - Wildly Beautiful Flowers
“I wasn’t able to replicate the colour of either my flowers or hand dyed silks”
Jenn - Mama P Bakes
“I would always find the light frustrating - shadows and not knowing how to deal with natural light.”
Don’t suffer in silence or set some unrealistic goal that goes something like
“one day I’ll have a pro photographer in my back pocket”.
You too can take shots of your products with your phone
that will captivate your audience and get you more sales.
I feel very inspired to get started. I think the course is fantastic and have really enjoyed it. "
Ria manages to convey every aspect in a relatable way that is relevant and in bite size chunks so as not to overwhelm. In short, Ria is a wonderful teacher who really knows her stuff."
I honestly can’t believe the progress I’ve made following your advice, a few hours of experimentation and about £60 of new kit. "
I’ll teach you the fundamentals of shooting great product images on your mobile phone, regardless of the products or phone you have.
Is there anything I need? Nope, it’s suitable for Android and iPhones. I’ll show you all the simple and inexpensive kit items and apps you’ll need (along with your mobile phone). We take a look at the various tripods, and what you need to
measure white balance. Then I’ll talk you through the kit you need for a natural light setup using window light as well as the kit you need for an LED setup for shooting in a dark room or at night.
Bakers, florists and makers of hand-dyed ribbons, you’re in the right place!
You’ll master how to show off your products using natural and led light. We’ll dive into styling and composition to create striking images, and then editing techniques to give your images that professional finish.
We’ll cover:
Paper artists, this is for you!
Perfect for illustrators, calligraphers, makers of invitations and books vendors of prints. Using LED lighting, I’ll show you how to bring your works of art to life and create flawless images!
You’ll learn how to:
This is for the jewellers out there. Goldsmiths, silversmiths and the artisans who make beaded/crystal pieces. This is also perfect for all those who refurbish and sell vintage pieces.
Polish your photography skills using natural and led light. Learn how to style and compose to create striking images, and up your editing skills - you’ll have everyone asking whether a pro took them!
Some of the specific challenges we will look at are:
This course has been designed for you to be able to take images at home - I shot most of the images you’ll see here in my daughters nursery - with very simple setups. The videos are bite sized and on the most part between 5-15 mins long.
All that being said, it might feel very new, so take it slow, watch and rewatch, have a go and don’t worry if it doesn’t quite work the way you expected - come and ask questions and I’ll help you figure it out. I’ve set up a Facebook group for that very purpose.
I’ll teach you the fundamentals of shooting great product images on your mobile phone, regardless of the products or phone you have.
Is there anything I need? Nope, it’s suitable for Android and iPhones. I’ll show you all the simple and inexpensive kit items and apps you’ll need (along with your mobile phone). We take a look at the various tripods, and what you need to measure white balance. Then I’ll talk you through the kit you need for a natural light setup using window light as well as the kit you need for an LED setup for shooting in a dark room or at night.
Bakers, florists and makers of hand-dyed ribbons, you’re in the right place!
You’ll master how to show off your products using natural and led light. We’ll dive into styling and composition to create striking images, and then editing techniques to give your images that professional finish.
We’ll cover:
Paper artists, this is for you!
Perfect for illustrators, calligraphers, makers of invitations and books vendors of prints. Using natural and LED lighting, I’ll show you how to bring your works of art to life and create flawless images!
You’ll learn how to:
This is for the jewellers out there. Goldsmiths, silversmiths and the artisans who make beaded/crystal pieces. This is also perfect for all those who refurbish and sell vintage pieces.
Polish your photography skills using natural and led light. Learn how to style and compose to create striking images, and up your editing skills - you’ll have everyone asking whether a pro took them!
Some of the specific challenges we will look at are:
This course has been designed for you to be able to take images at home - I shot most of the images you’ll see here in my daughter's nursery - with very simple setups. The videos are bite-sized and on the most part between 5-15 mins long.
All that being said, it might feel very new, so take it slow, watch and rewatch, have a go and don’t worry if it doesn’t quite work the way you expected - come and ask questions and I’ll help you figure it out. I’ve set up a Facebook group for that very purpose.
This 3 part video mini series will teach you more about the quality, direction and colour of light. Understand how to control light to your advantage to create the atmosphere you want in your images.
A comprehensive 14 page ebook summarising how to take better photographs on your phone, packed with tips and tricks from how to improve sharpness to cow to use HDR to get the best from very high contrast scenes like bright sunshine or spot lights. Includes TOP TIPS FOR SHOOTING WITH YOUR PHONE CAMERA IN LOW LIGHT.
This 3 part video mini series will teach
you more about the quality, direction and colour of light. Understand how to
control light to your advantage to create the atmosphere you want in your images
A comprehensive 14 page e-book summarising how to take better photographs on your phone, packed with tips and tricks from how to improve sharpness to how to use HDR to get the best from very high contrast scenes like bright sunshine or spotlights. Includes TOP TIPS FOR SHOOTING WITH YOUR PHONE CAMERA IN LOW LIGHT.
1. You've tried other online courses, but you didn't stick with them.
My student Toria of Wildly Beautiful Flowers said
“I am blown away by your course, having had a binge session yesterday! I find most online workshops a waste of my time and money, I find it really difficult to motivate myself and am easily distracted from them, but not yours! “
2. You feel you don't pick things up quickly.
My student Charlotte a botanical illustrator said
“Everything is broken down into clearly labelled short sections. So if you just need to revisit one skill, it’s really easy to find and digest in small chunks.“
3. You don't have a lot of time.
The videos are bite sized and on the most part between 5-15 mins long. Each product unit is around 2 hours in total. You’ll want to watch unit 1 and whichever one other unit is relevant to the products you make, and not every video in that unit will be relevant - you choose what you need, so it’s totally manageable.
4. You are wondering if there is a way to spread the payments.
Yes! I’m offering a three-part instalment plan of £100 a month.
''Ria is an inspirational teacher! I have signed up to other online courses and never completed them, but Ria is so engaging and knowledgeable. I couldn't wait to work through each lesson! I now feel much more comfortable using my phone for product photography - I highly recommend anyone looking to improve their photography skills to sign up for this course."
''Before taking this course I struggled to get quality product photographs, especially getting the colours right, photographing larger pieces, photographing anything in a glass frame, and editing consistently - all problems which were addressed in the course.The course covers everything you can think of and more - but every module is explained in a simple, easy to follow way, with videos and guides which I will be returning to again and again. Not only is there a wealth of practical content but also I found it to be hugely inspirational as the more I learnt, the more I grew in confidence and wanted to experiment with different compositions and lighting."
''I was in an absolute rut when it came to photographing my jewellery! I had amazing visions for my products but was always left frustrated and disappointed when I couldn’t achieve the stylish photographs that I had envisioned. Then I stumbled across Ria’s course…After browsing her incredible photography portfolio, I knew she had a lot to give! Ria’s voice is so calming as she knowledgeably demonstrates everything from camera technicalities to creative backdrop ideas. The course was concise, organised and very easy to follow with an abundance of game-changing tips!"
"Within a couple of hours of studying Ria’s product photography course, I had solved problems I’ve had with my images for years! Presented in bitesize chunks, it’s a simple to follow, well-presented, efficient course with no fluff and easy-to-implement advice. I’ve loved unearthing the capability of my phone and I know I’ve learned skills I can apply in seconds to vastly improve my photography. I only wish this course had been available three years ago when I launched my business three years ago. I now feel capable of taking better campaign shots when I introduce new products, as the course presents all the kit, set-up, lighting and editing information I need."
“Ria Mishaal has constructed a course that is beautiful, easy to follow and overflowing with expert details for how to produce high quality photographs with your phone. Prior to starting the course I was happy with how I styled my products, but felt that the quality of my photos could be improved. I wanted to learn how to overcome the challenge of photographing prints behind reflective glass and how to bring more definition to white product on white background shots. I have learned how to do these things and so much more. I discovered the answers to questions I never knew I had and have invested in a few key pieces of kit that I now understand how to use to their full potential."
“I have been running my own jewellery business for a number of years now and always struggled with taking photographs of my jewellery to show it off at it’s best online. This year is so important to capture the item so prospective online buyers can see it before they buy it. This course has given me the tools I need to be able to do that. I struggled with taking photos that looked elegant and simple and not too complicated There are so many jewellers on the market and this year everyone is trying to sell online. This course will give me a competitive advantage over a lot of other jewellers and allow me to stand out from the crowd!"
“I highly recommend this course “Phone product photography for artisans and makers”. It is detailed, informative and very helpful. If you want to learn how to take professional looking photos.Ria explains clearly every section and you can dip into each section when needed.There are suggestions for simple kit to improve the quality of your images, lighting, composition.There is a section on editing where Ria guides you through step by step. This is really helpful for those that haven’t edited on the phone before.I have found the course very practical and helpful for ideas for cost effective backdrops and lighting for good set up for taking good quality photos."
“Having completed Ria’s photography course I can definitely say I have come out feeling far more confident to photograph my jewellery in a way which makes my pieces look more professional and appealing to customers. Before the course I had some experience using a DSLR but really struggled to get the lighting correct without having reflections in my silver jewellery, often resulting in dark images. I wanted to create a soft, natural look for my website and social media but I couldn’t work out how to create the images I wanted. Ria taught me to use shadows and light to control the image, also using soft fabrics for the background which has transformed my images."
“This course by Ria has honestly been the best photography course I have taken. It has taken me from a place of not knowing where or how to start photographing my products, to having the tools to get started. I have been stuck for so long not knowing how to create the photo’s I had in my mind or had seen on my mood boards. Now I can get on with photographing my products and move forward! Ria’s way of teaching is relaxed, but professional. I feel I can approach her with my questions and receive the answers needed. This course is extremely comprehensive and helps any creative business to achieve their own beautiful shots.”
"My product photography before taking Ria's course didn't reflect the true colours of my stationery products and was inconsistent with my branding. The course has totally helped me with this, I now know how to use lighting to create the airy feel I want my product photography to be and how to achieve photos that are realistic to the product. I still need practice but I'm confident that armed with all the course info I can take much better photos to promote my products.
Ria is an excellent teacher with a calm and informative manner. She really knows her stuff!"
The videos are bite sized and for the most part, between 5-15 mins long. Each product unit is around 2 hours in total. You’ll want to watch unit 1 and whichever one other unit is relevant to the products you make, and not every video in that unit will be relevant - you choose what you need, so it’s totally manageable.
Right away! Check out the before and after pics of past students! You’ll learn tips and techniques that will transform your pictures instantly...then it's up to you to experiment and practice to become the best you can.
There's a Facebook community where I am happy to offer feedback and answer questions. You'll also benefit from the super supportive community of product makers just like you. to offer encouragement, feedback and motivation.
There is indeed. You'll be able to post in the Photo Proud Facebook Group for feedback and encouragement.
This course is designed for you to shoot entirely on your phone. No fancy camera needed. Some students have gone on to use all the set up, lighting, composition and styling knowledge they learnt to take pictures with their DSLRs ;-)
Newer phones will of course have better quality sensors and lenses, but you can absolutely achieve great results on an older phone like the iPhone 7, for example. All the images below were shot on an iPhone 7 using clip-on lenses I discuss in the course.
Yes. Both iPhones and androids are covered in this course. I have had students with new and old phones of all sorts.
Yes. Libby from Libby Craft who makes crochet blankets & patterns said: ‘This course has honestly been the best photography course I have taken. It has taken me from a place of not knowing where or how to start photographing my products, to having the tools to get started. I have been stuck for so long not knowing how to create the photos I had in my mind or had seen on my mood boards. Now I can get on with photographing my products and move forward! Ria’s way of teaching is relaxed, but professional. I feel I can approach her with my questions and receive the answers needed. This course is extremely comprehensive and helps any creative business to achieve their own beautiful shots.’
You’ll have ‘lifetime’ access for as long as the course is available online.
Your place on Photo Proud is £297. You can pay in 3 instalments of £100
Past students have spent between £40-£140 on kit.
Adele Stuart - Poppleberry Stationery
"I loved how the course was in small sections, it made it easy to navigate the content and each section was the perfect length so it didn’t feel overwhelming. All the instructions were clear, concise and easy to follow."
"You are very calming and knowledgeable, this gave me total confidence in you as a photographer and teacher. I love how you show the mix of behind the scenes as well as the finished photographs. It’s really clear to follow."
Toria Britten - Wildly Beautiful Flowers
"The brilliant and engaging way in which you communicated and shared your knowledge."
Ginette Pope - Loulou's Lovely Letters
The thing I liked most about the course was how easy the videos were to watch – it is clear that you know a huge amount about the topic, yet your videos are easily digestible, calm, uncluttered and highly informative.
Jenn - Mama P Bakes
I appreciated how detailed all the information was, with the pdf too. I liked that everything was demonstrated - I need visuals to learn!
(one of 3 instalments) or pay in full £297
I do hope you choose to join PHOTO PROUD, as I know first hand the positive impact growing your skill and confidence in photography will have on your business and sales.
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