Become a Professional Product Photographer in 3 Easy Steps – Without A-Levels!

Jan 13, 2022

Consider a new career in product photography, no A-Levels required!

If you are bored with your current career and want to make a change then returning to education may open the doors that are currently closed to you. Many people want to go to university but don’t have the A-Levels required to gain entry, but there is a different solution available – an Online Level 3 Foundation Diploma in Photography. 


Find out how the Online College of Art and Design can help you get the job that you’ve always dreamed of doing.


What Does a Professional Product Photographer Do?


Selling a product typically requires strong advertising in the form of the written word and images. Professional product photographers work hard to create appealing photos that consumers can be persuaded by in order to sell the product. 


To do this a professional photographer needs to have the skills and expertise required to create outstanding images, therefore, studying photography is the best way forward.


Once qualified, a professional photographer uses the skills they have been taught to create appealing images and show off the benefits of a product. If it’s true that a ‘picture speaks a thousand words’ then a professional product photographer is an essential component in any company that wants to show off what they have to offer.


How Can a Level 3 Foundation Diploma Help Me?


The Online Level 3 Foundation Diploma in Photography works to provide you with a solid understanding of photography, preparing you for university-level study. The course takes around 8 – 12 months to complete with everything being done and submitted online. 


Our team of tutors and teachers are all experts in their field and will work with you to ensure that you fully understand everything needed to move on to your next step. All you need to do is complete every task to the best of your ability and adhere to every deadline set, giving the teaching team the best chance of helping you to pass.


The Three Simple Steps to Success


Becoming a professional product photographer doesn’t need to be difficult, especially when you follow these three simple steps:


  1. Enrol on the Online Level 3 Foundation Diploma, regulated by Ofqual and delivered by experts.
  2. With your diploma complete, you can apply and enrol on an undergraduate course that will teach you more about being a product photographer.
  3. With your degree completed, it’s time to apply for a professional product photographer role – beginning your dream career!


Find Out More and Apply Today


If you are ready to apply then all you need to do is complete our online application form and we will be in touch asap! However, if you need further advice about the course you need to take or have questions that you would like to have answered then our team would love to hear from you. 


Just drop us an email or give us a call to find out more about the courses we offer and the support we give so that you can achieve your dreams and have a great career!


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