IC_P: Smartphone Product Photography

You don’t need fancy equipment to take great product photos of your creations. In this hands-on workshop, you'll learn how to use lighting and composition to create engaging photos with your smartphone. The techniques you'll master can also enhance your skills with other cameras. This course is focused on photographing smaller items that can be placed on a table, making it perfect for makers and entrepreneurs who want to showcase their products online.

Business of Making Series: This series is designed for makers, artists, and creative entrepreneurs who are interested in taking the first steps to building a business. This season kicks off with seven workshops led by practicing artist and small business owner, Lee Sowell of Lee Strawberry.

• October 3rd: Selling at Conventions, Artist Alleys, Markets, and Fairs
• October 10th: Design Business Cards and Brochures Using Canva
• October 17th: Showcasing Your Work Online
• October 24th: Scaling Up Your Creative Business: Preparing Digital Artwork for Manufacturing
• November 7th: Smartphone Product photography
• November 14th: Social Media Advertising on Instagram
• November 21st: Setting Up an Online Store

Meet the Instructor: Lee, owner of Lee Strawberry, LLC, is a northern VA based artist who has had multiple years experience running a creative business. They have used a diverse set of avenues - online content creation, selling at conventions, and working with clients, to find creativity and enjoyment both as an artist and entrepreneur.