Workshop: Effective Product Photography for Creative Small Businesses

Saturday, 4/18/2026
11:00 - 1:00
Steve Silver Music Center - 4th Fl
Main Library

100 Larkin Street
San Francisco, CA 94102
United States

415-557-4400

Learn the basics of product photography using your phone and materials in your home or work space. Professional product photographer Lucas Saugen will give a presentation walking you through set-up and approaches to product photography, then demonstrate photography techniques and problem-solving on several products brought by the audience. Please bring your product (small/portable products only, please) for potential use in the demonstration.

Lucas Saugen is a creative commercial advertising product and product lifestyle photographer specializing in tech, med tech, electronics and apparel. He thrives when confronted with tough to solve problems – from lighting to propping and set up – and has been known to build a rig or two to get a precise angle. He works collaboratively with clients, agencies, stylists and art directors to elevate product and show it in natural context. He lives in San Francisco with his family and their rescued Dogue de Bordeaux, Agent Butterscotch.

Connect:

Lucas Saugen | Website | Lucas Saugen | Instagram

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This program is sponsored by Friends of the San Francisco Public Library.

Attending Programs

All programs are drop-in (no registration necessary) unless otherwise noted. All SFPL locations are wheelchair accessible. For accommodations (such as ASL), call (415) 557-4557 or contact accessibility@sfpl.org. Requesting at least 3 business days in advance will help ensure availability.

This program will be conducted in English unless otherwise noted.

Notice: This event may be filmed or photographed. By participating in this event, you consent to have your likeness used for the Library’s archival purposes and promotional materials. If you do not want to be photographed, please inform a staff person or the photographer. A sticker will be provided to help identify you so that we can avoid capturing your image.

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