Futureshop to Host 'One-Day Intensive Workshop: In-House Product Photography' for E-Commerce Businesses

Futureshop Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Kita-ku, Osaka; CEO: Yuko Hoshino; hereinafter 'Futureshop'), provider of the SaaS-based e-commerce platform 'futureshop', will host a paid workshop for e-commerce businesses titled 'One-Day Intensive Workshop: In-House Product Photography (Product Photography Edition)' in Tokyo on Wednesday, August 5, 2026.

This workshop is a practical program designed to help businesses move beyond outsourcing and build internal capabilities for capturing high-quality product photos. In this first session in Tokyo (Product Photography Edition), participating companies will bring their own products and learn photography techniques through hands-on practice. A second session is scheduled to take place in Osaka on Friday, August 28, 2026.

Launched as part of Futureshop's ongoing support for e-commerce business growth

Futureshop has long supported e-commerce operators not only through its 'futureshop' platform but also via free support and consulting, as well as 361 seminars and study groups held annually (based on 2025 data from January to December).

In recent years, the e-commerce operating environment has become increasingly complex. While businesses leverage various tools and external partners, many face challenges such as insufficient internal knowledge accumulation and over-reliance on specific experts or outsourcing vendors. In this context, Futureshop has received growing requests related to product photography, such as 'We want to develop in-house photography skills' and 'We want to establish a sustainable internal photography system.'

To address these needs, Futureshop is launching the 'One-Day Intensive Workshop: In-House Product Photography,' a hands-on program enabling e-commerce businesses to learn photography techniques using their actual products.

Practical instruction by an internationally recognized photographer

The workshop will feature Chiyoko Yamaguchi, a professional photographer and photography instructor. Specializing in product photography, she has taught shooting techniques to approximately 30,000 people. In 2024, she received a Bronze award in the Food category of the Advertising section at 'PX3 - Prix de la Photographie, Paris' (Paris International Photography Awards).

During the workshop, participating companies will bring the products they actually sell to the venue and practice shooting on-site. Participants can learn directly from the instructor, receiving real-time feedback on lighting, composition, and techniques for showcasing product appeal.

Additionally, with a small class size limited to 10 companies per session, participants can receive specific, tailored advice based on their product category and individual store challenges.

Participant photography examples

Event Overview

Due to the small, genre-focused format (limited to 10 companies per session), participants will receive intensive, product-specific guidance.

Tokyo Venue (Product Photography Edition)

Date and Time

August 5, 2026 (Wednesday), 13:00–18:00 (5-hour session)

Location

Futureshop Tokyo Branch (approximately 3-minute walk from Gaienmae Station on the Tokyo Metro Ginza Line)

Capacity

Limited to 10 companies (first-come, first-served; up to 2 participants per company)

Fee

30,000 JPY per company (excluding tax)

Details and Registration

https://www.future-shop.jp/photo-inhouse/

Osaka Venue (Product Photography Edition)

Date and Time

August 28, 2026 (Friday), 13:00–18:00 (5-hour session)

Location

Futureshop Osaka Headquarters (directly connected to JR Osaka Station)

Capacity

Limited to 10 companies (first-come, first-served; up to 2 participants per company)

Fee

30,000 JPY per company (excluding tax)

Details and Registration

https://www.future-shop.jp/photo-inhouse/

Future Plans

Futureshop positions this workshop as a new initiative to enhance the practical skills of e-commerce businesses and plans to continue offering it regularly. Beyond product photography, the company is also considering launching workshops on AI utilization, marketing, and other essential skills for e-commerce operations.

Moving forward, Futureshop will continue strengthening partnerships with e-commerce support providers and remain committed to growing alongside e-commerce businesses.

About 'futureshop'

The SaaS-based e-commerce platform 'futureshop' enables EC managers to freely and swiftly customize site design and update content. It also offers a range of features designed to turn customers into loyal fans, enabling effective loyalty marketing.

For omnichannel strategies, Futureshop offers 'futureshop omni-channel,' which centralizes customer data from physical stores and online sites, enabling seamless customer experiences across online and offline channels. Based on integrated customer data, businesses can execute detailed digital marketing strategies that transcend the boundaries between online and offline.

Futureshop Co., Ltd.

Representative

CEO Yuko Hoshino

Headquarters

Tower A, 24F, Grand Front Osaka, 4-20 Omotesuji, Kita-ku, Osaka, Osaka Prefecture

Established

March 2010 (spun off from Future Spirits Co., Ltd.)

Business Activities

Providing e-commerce (e-commerce) support services Planning, operation, and development of the SaaS-based e-commerce platform 'futureshop'

URL

https://www.future-shop.jp/