Snap Smart is a hands-on product photography workshop by Happittude, designed for Photographers, small businesses, creators, and brands. Learn to shoot stunning product images using a professional DSLR camera setup—with lighting, framing, and styling techniques—and get bonus tips on how to achieve similar results using your mobile phone. Perfect for improving your product visuals for online sales and social media.
What You’ll Receive:
Product Photography Cheat sheet (PDF)
A quick-reference guide covering lighting setups, camera angles, styling tips, and common mistakes to avoid.
Gear Guide (Downloadable)
A curated list of budget-friendly gear, props, and backdrops perfect for beginners getting started in product photography.
Participant Certificate
Get a certificate of participation to showcase your learning and add to your creative portfolio.
Exclusive Community Access
Join a private WhatsApp group for 7 days of continued learning, Q&A, and workshop updates.
Bonus Opportunity for 3 Lucky Participants:
Assist at a Real Client Shoot
Get hands-on experience by shadowing us on a live commercial project — from setup to final execution.
WORKSHOP STRUCTURE (10 AM – 5 PM)
10:00 – 11:15 AM
• Welcome & Warm-Up
• Quick intro to the workshop: “Why visuals matter more than ever”
• Icebreaker: “Show your favorite product image and why it works”
• Basics of Setting Up for Product Photography – choosing the right space, arranging lighting, selecting background, and placing the product effectively.
11:15 – 12:15 PM
THEORY BLOCK 1 – CAMERA VS HUMAN EYE
• How We See vs How Cameras See
• Understanding light, shadows, depth
• Difference between what you see and what the sensor sees
12:15 – 1:00 PM
THEORY BLOCK 2 – FOUNDATIONS THAT SELL
• Types of Product Photography (e-commerce, Lifestyle, Creative Image)
• The basics: Lighting, Angles, Composition
• Choosing Image Styles based on Branding (minimal, moody, bright, etc.)
• Common Mistakes (Do’s & Don’ts)
1:00 – 1:30 PM: LUNCH (Complimentary Lunch)
1:30 – 3:00 PM
PRACTICAL BLOCK – SHOOTING DEMO
• Shooting 1 types of products: 1 skincare product or 1 food product
• Setup using natural light if its available and artificial light
• Camera + phone shooting
• Using basic props & backdrops (paper, wood, fabric, etc.)
• Quick hacks for styling without a stylist
3:00 – 4:00 PM
PARTICIPANT PRACTICE TIME
• Split into small groups to replicate a basic shoot using phone/camera
4:00 – 4:30 PM
EDITING & OPTIMIZING FOR SOCIAL/WEB
• Intro to basic photo editing apps/tools (Snapseed, Lightroom mobile)
• How to maintain brand consistency
• Exporting formats, sizes for Instagram, website, and WhatsApp sharing
4:30 – 5:00 PM
WRAP UP + CTA
• Recap Key Learnings
• Q&A
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Trendtag Studio: Chennai, 2, Rama Kamath Puram, Bazullah Road, T. Nagar, Chennai, Tamil Nadu 600017, India
INR 1499
