If you want to learn to take better photos, HP is offering several free online courses to help you out. One class in particular would be extremely helpful in improving your product photos:

Camera composition: Change Your Perspective

From HP - You don’t have to be a professional photographer to understand and apply good photo composition techniques. Simple changes in perspective can turn a lackluster picture into an engaging one. This class takes the mystery out of camera settings, photo composition and concepts like depth of field. You’ll learn how to take better portraits and get a checklist of creative ideas to have you shooting pictures like a pro.

What you’ll learn:

• Understand the basics of good composition so you can take more captivating photos
• Vary your camera angle to convey different perspectives
• Create dynamic portraits and landscape photos by considering lighting, background and distance
• Get creative ideas for framing your photos and shooting pictures from various points of view

The class is broken up into 4 lessons. Enrollment is open from August 1 - September 4  with the class ending on September 12.

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