This is a course delivered virtually over two sessions. Session one will be instructional and lecture based. In the time between the two sessions, Yeshen will offer you a challenge to shoot your own work. During session two you will be encouraged to share your photos and discuss/receive constructive feedback from Yeshen.

Yeshen Venema is an established product photographer specialising in the design and craft sector. He has worked alongside the Crafts Council UK, The Design Trust, Just a Card, New Designers, and ETSY. He has photographed the work of many leading independent UK ceramicists including Sue Pryke, Emma Lacey, Carolyn Tripp, Rhian Malin and Emily Kriste Wilcox. He works from a dedicated space within Hackney Downs Studios, London. Yeshen also produces moving image content (video, short films and animations) alongside Squarespace website training and design.

In these practical online sessions broadcast from Yeshen’s studio, Yeshen will provide you with information on how to use both natural and artificial light to photograph your work on plain backgrounds and offer some key image editing tips. He will also give examples of how to introduce styling, use of props and textured backgrounds into your shots.

Please have your own equipment ready for the session so you can follow along, this could include your camera, camera phone, tripod and any other accessories you use for your own photography. Yeshen will include some tips on affordable equipment that you can purchase to enhance your home studio!

Image by Yeshen Venema.