1 Day
Tuition: $85.00
Ages: 16 & Up
Instructional Delivery Method(s): In person
Prerequisites: None
Program Level: Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced
Program Description:
Having high-quality photographs of your furniture is essential for promoting, selling, and celebrating your craft. This class is designed specifically for furniture makers and woodworkers who want to learn how to best photograph their work for social media, websites and portfolios.
We’ll cover the fundamentals of photographing furniture, from studio-style images on a white backdrop to lifestyle shots staged in a natural setting. You’ll get hands-on practice photographing your own piece in class and leave with professional-looking images you can use for your portfolio, website, or social media.
Students should bring finished furniture or woodworking projects to photograph.
This class is free to all SBWI Members.
Learning Objectives:
How to use cameras, lenses, and lighting
Techniques for shooting with natural light vs. controlled studio light
The basics of composition and framing for furniture photography
How to set up a clean white backdrop for a professional studio look
Tips for staging your furniture in real-world settings to capture “lifestyle” images
Simple photo editing techniques
Best practices for sharing your work online, from websites to social media platforms.
Attendance Requirements: Students must attend all days
Location: Sam Beauford Woodshop, 1375 N. Main St, Building 41, Adrian, Michigan 49221
Class Size: Maximum 10 students
Refund, Cancellation, and Complaint Resolution Policies
If you have any questions about this class, please contact the Administrative Office at (517) 759-3070 or email admissions@sbwi.edu.
