The art of
Photographing Ceramics
Photography as an extension of the practice
The Art of Photographing Ceramics is a workshop for ceramic artists who want to capture their work with clarity, presence, and ease — using nothing more than their phone.
This is not about trends, presets, or overly polished images. It’s a creative practice focused on learning how to see your work: noticing light, colour, texture, and form in a way that feels natural and honest.
Inside the workshop, you’ll learn how to photograph your ceramics so the images carry the same feeling as the pieces themselves. The process is simple, intuitive, and grounded — designed to help your work be seen clearly, shared confidently, and appreciated for what it is.
Like the other workshops, this is an invitation to slow down, refine your eye, and develop a way of working that feels aligned with your creative voice.
When the work is seen clearly
When your photographs begin to reflect the true nature of your work, something shifts.
The pieces feel easier to share. Images start to travel further than the studio — finding their way to collectors, galleries, publications, and conversations that feel aligned. Not because the work has changed, but because it’s finally being seen as it is.
Clear, honest photographs allow your ceramics to stand on their own. Texture reads. Colour holds its depth. Form carries presence. The images no longer distract from the work — they support it.
Over time, this kind of visibility creates momentum. Your work feels easier to present, more confident to put forward, and more recognisable to those who are looking for it. Sharing becomes less effortful. Opportunities arrive through resonance rather than pursuit.
This workshop isn’t about chasing attention.
It’s about creating images that do justice to the work you’ve already made — so it can be appreciated, remembered, and shared in a way that feels natural and true.
Why this workshop exists
I created this workshop through persistence — and a lot of lived experience.
For a long time, photographing my own ceramic work felt disconnected from the making. Pieces that held weight, texture, and presence in real life flattened in photos. Colour shifted. Surfaces lost their depth. I kept refining, testing, and adjusting — all while photographing my work using only my phone.
Over time, I learned to see my ceramics differently through the lens. To notice how light moves across form, how colour translates in an image, and how small, intentional choices can completely change the feeling of a photograph. What began as frustration slowly became part of the practice — another way of paying attention.
I feel deeply for artists whose work I see every day — pieces full of beauty, care, and intention — that aren’t fully reflected in their photos. Not because the work isn’t strong, but because it hasn’t yet been seen in the right way.
This workshop exists to bridge that gap. To help you photograph your ceramics with the same sensitivity you bring to making them — using simple tools, natural light, and your phone — so the images carry what’s already there: texture, colour, and presence. Nothing added. Nothing forced.
What you’ll explore
• Learning to see form, texture, and colour clearly so your photos carry the presence of the work.
• Working intuitively with natural light — using windows, time of day, and soft shadows with ease.
• Finding angles that honour the form and avoid distortion, letting each piece speak for itself.
• Choosing backgrounds that quietly support the work without competing for attention.
• Creating strong hero images and simple supporting shots that tell a cohesive visual story.
• Developing a consistent visual rhythm that feels recognisable, calm, and true to your work.
• Exploring different photographic moods and styles to discover what feels most aligned.
• Photographing confidently using only your phone and the tools you already have.
Who this workshop is for
This workshop is for ceramic artists who sense that their work holds more depth, texture, and presence than their photographs currently show. It’s for makers who feel confident in their ceramics but unsure how to translate that feeling into images, and for those who want to share their work more openly without overthinking or technical overwhelm.
If you’re photographing with your phone and looking for a simple, intuitive way to capture your pieces — one that feels aligned with your practice rather than separate from it — this space is for you. It’s especially suited to artists who want to feel more ease and confidence when presenting their work, knowing it’s being seen clearly and honestly.
Here’s What You’ll Learn
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How to use your phone like a pro (ditch the “I need a fancy camera” myth)
Natural light secrets + backdrops that cost next to nothing
Props that instantly elevate your photos without stealing the spotlight
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The exact shots you need: hero, detail, and scale
How to make one piece look alive from every angle
The sequence that builds trust with buyers and makes your portfolio shine
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How to turn “just a photo” into a vibe people remember
One or two props → that’s all it takes to look editorial
How to develop a recognisable style so people know your work instantly
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The no-fluff workflow you can do in free apps on your phone
How to fix light, colour, and shadows in 2 minutes or less
Presets that save you hours and keep your photos consistent
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Curate your Instagram feed like a gallery (without overthinking)
Build a polished portfolio that makes collectors and galleries say yes
Present your work so it feels professional, intentional, and true to you
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Real Case Studies → watch ceramics transform through simple tweaks
Behind the Scenes → I show you exactly how I shoot, step by step
Creative Ideas Bank → angles, props, and styling setups ready to copy
After learning together
After this workshop, photographing your work becomes part of the creative rhythm — not something separate you need to remember or force.
You’ll begin to naturally document the process as you go: noticing moments worth capturing, taking quick photos of work in progress, finished pieces, and details without interrupting the flow of making. Over time, this builds a quiet habit of seeing — where images emerge alongside the work rather than after it.
As your confidence grows, you may also find yourself capturing short videos, movement, and subtle gestures — not to perform or produce content, but to record the life of the work as it unfolds. Photography becomes less about “getting it right” and more about staying present with what’s already happening.
What remains is a simple, sustainable way of documenting your practice — one that supports sharing, reflecting, and allowing the work to live beyond the studio with ease.
A calm, intuitive approach to photographing ceramics — focused on capturing the presence, emotion, and true character of your work. This workshop shares simple techniques using only your phone, helping you photograph your pieces with clarity, ease, and intention.
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Yes — this workshop helps you capture content that translates your art online.
You’ll learn how to photograph your process and your final pieces so your feed, website, and portfolio feel cohesive, beautiful, and true to your style.
This is the foundation for building an online presence that attracts collectors, opportunities, and collaborations naturally. -
The complete Art of Photographing Ceramics workshop (pre-recorded video lessons)
Real-time demonstrations and case studies
A printable visual guide to support you while shooting
Lifetime access to all lessons and updates
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You can start seeing changes the same day you try the techniques.
Even one well-captured photo can shift how your work is perceived — online, in galleries, or by clients.
It’s designed to be immediate, intuitive, and deeply transformative.
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It’s a creative photography workshop designed for artists and makers who want to capture the true beauty of their ceramics using only their phone.
Inside, you’ll see my exact process — real case studies, behind-the-scenes footage, and simple methods to photograph your pieces beautifully in your own space.
You’ll learn to use natural light, styling, and composition to make your photos feel like art — no complicated equipment, just your eye, intuition, and hands. -
This isn’t about technical photography.
It’s about learning to see your work through an artist’s eye.
You’ll understand how light, form, and colour come together to tell your story — and how to create scroll-stopping photos that reflect the emotion and energy of your ceramics.
It’s photography taught from a creative heart, not a manual. -
Not at all.
Everything I teach is done with a phone — the same way I photograph my own work.
You’ll learn how to create magazine-worthy results using what you already have: natural light, your surroundings, and your own intuition.
Frequently asked questions about The Art of Photographing Ceramics
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It’s for both.
If you’re just beginning, this will give you the tools to create a strong, beautiful foundation.
If you’re experienced, it will refine your eye, elevate your portfolio, and expand how you share your work with the world. -
Absolutely.
The workshop is completely self-paced, so you can move through it as your creative rhythm allows — pause, practice, revisit anytime. -
Because this workshop offers instant digital access, all sales are final.
But if you’re here, chances are this is the exact step your creative journey’s been waiting for — and you’ll feel that from the very first lesson.