Creative Direction for Product Photography
A course by Josefina Mogrovejo , Photographer and Art Director
Joined June 2019

Create a visual universe and enhance brand identity by defining the composition, color and lighting of your images
Photographer and art director Josefina Mogrovejo is a firm believer that strategically planning every detail of an image is the key to capturing the essence of a brand or product. This concept is what drives her never-ending quest for the perfect props to create eye-catching product photos.
Learn how to create the visual universe of a product by taking unique photos using the items you have at your disposal. By the end of this course, you'll know how to apply key concepts of creative art direction like composition, color, and lighting to enhance brand identities on social media.
What will you learn in this online course?
12 lessons & 27 downloads
- 98% positive reviews (51)
- 1,382 students
- 12 lessons (2h 36m)
- 27 additional resources (14 files)
- Online and at your own pace
- Available on the app
- Audio: Spanish, English
- Spanish · English · Portuguese · German · French · Italian · Polish · Dutch · Turkish
- Level: Beginner
- Unlimited access forever
What is this course's project?
Photograph a product of your choice applying key concepts of creative art direction like composition, color, and lighting.

Projects by course students
Who is this online course for?
For entrepreneurs, photographers, art directors, and community managers.
Requirements and materials
A reflex camera or a cell phone with an image editing applications.

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Josefina Mogrovejo
A course by Josefina Mogrovejo
Josefina Mogrovejo is an image and sound designer, photographer, and art director. Over the course of her career, she has become an expert in set design and still life photography. Her expertise and innovation come from hours of rummaging through flea markets and finding ways to give objects new meaning while creating unique compositions that reinforce the message behind the photograph.
She has worked on a variety of projects for national and international clients including Disney, Nesquik, Beefeater, McDonald's, Tastemade, Brother, Monoblock, Kasadesign, and Filgo. Over the past ten years, she has also devoted her time to teaching workshops where she shares the knowledge and experience she has acquired throughout her career.
Content
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U1
Introduction
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Presentation
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Influences
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U2
Let's Do It
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Visual Universe and Idea
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Sensations through Color
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Mood board
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The Search for the Perfect Prop
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Shooting Planning and Materials
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U3
3,2,1 ... Action!
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Image Composition and Organization 1
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Image Composition and Organization 2
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Lighting and Shooting
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U4
Last Adjustments and Publication
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Selection, Editing and Retouching
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Publication
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FP
Final project
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Creative Direction for Product Photography
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It is an interesting course. I recommend it a lot.
Muy interesante!
Really enjoyable and easy to follow. Gave me lots of ideas to move forward with.
Me pareció muy práctico y útil. Muy clara y didáctica. Me encantó cómo definió los pasos a seguir para armar el proyecto.
El curso te ayuda a comprender cómo gestionar el proceso creativo para generar fotografías d eproducto con propósito. Muy bueno para emprendedores que desean elevar el nivel de las fotografías de sus productos.