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Branding Bootcamp: Photos That Sell for Social Media & Business for Ages 13-18

Completed by 2 learners
Ages 13-18
Live Group Course
This engaging 2-day course is perfect for creative students interested in photography, business, and marketing. Whether your learner wants to capture better photos for social media, an online shop, or products, they will learn how quickly.
Average rating:
4.9
Number of reviews:
(481 reviews)
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Live video meetings
1x per week, 2 weeks
1-6 learners per class
55 min

What's included

2 live meetings
1 hrs 50 mins in-class hours
Homework
1 hour per week. Learners may choose to take more photos between classes to discuss in the second Zoom class.
Letter Grade
included

Class Experience

US Grade 9 - 12
Beginner - Advanced Level
Unlock your creativity and elevate your photography skills in our two-day interactive course, "Branding Bootcamp: Photos That Sell." Designed for aspiring photographers, entrepreneurs, and creative minds, this hands-on class will teach you how to capture compelling product images that stand out in marketing and branding.

Throughout this course, students will explore essential commercial photography techniques, including composition, lighting, and storytelling, to transform everyday items into eye-catching marketing images. Whether photographing products for an online shop, social media, or personal projects, students will gain valuable insights into what makes a photo sell.

Using a phone, tablet, or camera, students will complete guided exercises in real time, applying their skills with instructor feedback. By the end of the course, they will have a polished set of product images and the confidence to create high-quality photos for branding and business needs.

Please note the minimum enrollment for this class is 1 learner. If your learner would prefer to take this class with more students, request a transfer at least 24 hours before your class.

Learning Goals

Understand and apply key commercial photography techniques to create engaging and marketable images.
Use lighting, composition, and background styling to enhance product photography for branding and marketing.

Syllabus

2 Lessons
over 2 Weeks
Lesson 1:
Product Photography Essentials
 Learn what makes a product photo stand out and how to use composition, lighting, and backgrounds to create eye-catching images. Students will practice photographing a product from home using guided techniques. 
55 mins online live lesson
Lesson 2:
Lifestyle & Branding Photography
 Explore how to capture people interacting with products for a more engaging brand story. Students will practice taking behind-the-scenes and lifestyle shots, then enhance their images with simple editing techniques for marketing and social media. 
55 mins online live lesson

Other Details

Learning Needs
With a Master's in Special Education, Erika designs our courses to support diverse learners. Our hands-on, interactive lessons foster engagement, and we are open to accommodating any specific needs to ensure to ensure success.
Supply List
Device to take photos - phone, tablet, or camera 
Products from around the house to photograph 
A family member or friend to photograph is helpful for class #2
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.

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Teacher expertise and credentials
Pennsylvania Teaching Certificate in Elementary Education
Erika Hatfield
Master's Degree in Education from Western Governors University
Erika Hatfield
Bachelor's Degree in Education from University of Phoenix
Erika Hatfield
Erika is a Certified Professional Photographer with the Professional Photographers of America, and she holds two degrees in education. Her experience combines practical photography skills with a strong educational foundation, allowing us to create engaging, interactive lessons that encourage learners to express their creativity through photography. Our goal is to inspire students to explore their artistic vision while mastering essential photography techniques.

Aaron Snyder teaches our Commercial photography courses due to his extensive experience working with businesses and doing real estate photography. He is a great business head shot photographer who has worked with entrepreneurs on many projects and creates marketing for us at Next Level Photo Education. He is great at helping young entrepreneurs with their images! 

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